Electronic driver’s licences on cards 

Government plans to introduce electronic driver’s licences in line with its vision to adopt e-governance systems and also align with regional standards. 

Zim woos investors at mining indaba 

Zimbabwe last week attended the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, and meaningful engagements with potential investors were held, a Cabinet minister has said. 

Zim readies for Elephant Summit

 Zimbabwe wants the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES) to use science-driven data and allow countries to trade in their ivory stocks, with the resultant revenues ploughed back to support sustainable conservation efforts. 

ZimTrade scoops international award

ZimTrade, the country’s trade development and promotion organisation, has won the prestigious World Trade Promotion Organisation (WTPO) 2022 award in recognition of its contribution to the development and facilitation of Zimbabwe’s exports.

State-assisted funeral for Maunganidze 

President Mnangagwa has accorded a State-assisted funeral to reputed former public official Dr Bradah Sylvester Maunganidze, who died over the weekend. 

650 doctors receive scholarships from Merck Foundation

Merck Foundation in conjunction with African First Ladies has facilitated scholarships for 650 doctors to undergo specialist training in cardiovascular, diabetes and endocrinology care.

Import duty on basic goods suspended 

Government has announced a six-month suspension of import duty on 15 basic commodities, including cooking oil, sugar and maize-meal to ensure consumers have convenient access to affordable goods. 

National beef herd increases to 5,5 million 

The national beef herd increased by over 37 000 cattle to 5 509 983 in 2021 from 5 478 648 a year earlier, according to the Second Round Crop and Livestock Assessment released recently. 

Solar company up for prestigious award 

Local solar company Zonful Energy has been shortlisted for this year’s edition of the Ashden International Awards, which recognise green entrepreneurs from developing nations. 

Tobacco farmers pocket US$247 million

Tobacco worth US$247 million has been traded at auction floors countrywide during the current marketing season, representing a drop from US$271 million grossed in the same period a year ago, statistics from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) show. 

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