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George Maponga Masvingo Bureau
Buffalo Range and Masvingo airports are set to be upgraded to international standards, with Chinese investors having shown interest to partner Government in the two projects.
Govt partners UN to revive irrigation farming
Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau
Government has partnered two United Nations agencies to revitalise irrigation projects in four provinces.
Policeman defends shooting soldier
Munyaradzi Musiiwa Midlands Correspondent
A Gweru policeman who was arrested on Sunday for shooting a soldier who allegedly sought to restrain him from assaulting a suspect has claimed that he did so in the line of duty.
Concourt to rule on NECs, employers row
Daniel Nemukuyu Senior Court Reporter
THE Constitutional Court is set to rule on the legality of the law compelling employers to pay subscriptions to National Employment Councils (NECs) and to comply with registered collective bargaining agreements they are not party to.
Armyworm wreaks havoc
Takudzwa Chiwereweshe Mutare Correspondent
THE fall armyworm — a pest notorious for destroying cereal crops and green pastures has invaded Manicaland — prompting agronomists to urge farmers to continue applying the right chemicals to save their crops.
Cattle rustling syndicate: Pair jailed 15 years
Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau
Two men believed to be the kingpins of a cattle rustling syndicate operating along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway were last Friday jailed for an effective 15 years each by a Beitbridge magistrate.
Wushu fighters for Algeria
Collin Matiza Sports Editor
THE Zimbabwe Wushu Shaolin (Kung-Fu) School has been invited to participate at this year’s Vovinam Championships to be held in Algeria in May.
khan destroys inconsistent Chevrons
SHARJAH. — Rashid Kan claimed 5 for 24 – his third five-wicket haul in ODI cricket – to dismantle Zimbabwe for 154 in 34.3 overs and usher Afghanistan to a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
What’s an Environmental Impact Assessment?
An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is a process which identifies the environmental impacts of a development project and clearly outlines measures to mitigate the negative impacts caused during project construction, implementation and decommissioning. The Environmental Management Act defines an Environmental Impact assessment as “an evaluation of a project to determine its impact on the environment and human health and to set out the required environmental monitoring and management procedures and plans”. The EIA is thus a tool that enhances sustainable development where environmental, economic and social pillars are mainstreamed in the project in a balanced manner.
City have the most expensive squad
LONDON. — English Premier League leaders Manchester City have the most expensive squad in history, according to a report published on Monday by the Swiss-based CIES Football Observatory.