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Chinhoyi gets two new compactors as city fights garbage crisis
Chinhoyi Municipality received two compactor vehicles from the Government to address persistent waste collection problems. The local authority struggled with garbage removal services due to frequent breakdowns of aging equipment. Acting Town Clerk Engineer Simon Marara confirmed the Ministry of Local Government provided the vehicles as a loan while municipal compactors undergo repairs. The arrangement requires payment of operational costs and driver fees during the lending period. Residents must fulfill their billing obligations to sustain these enhanced services. Mayor Owen Charuza approached the Ministry about equipment challenges and requested temporary vehicle support. The municipality gained approval to service existing compactors...
Zera backs container fuel stations to boost rural Zimbabwe access
Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority reports petroleum sector liberalization sparked substantial fuel market expansion across the nation. The growth concentrated primarily within urban centers while rural communities remained without adequate fuel access. Residents from remote areas must travel extensive distances to purchase fuel, creating economic hardships for farmers and business operators. Government officials adopted new standards for portable fuel stations designed as complete units within shipping containers. These mobile facilities offer cost-effective alternatives to traditional infrastructure development. Agricultural operations, small mining ventures, and local industries will benefit from improved fuel availability. The...
Police shield Sibanda as angry Dynamos fans erupt after Triangle draw
Police officers surrounded referee Thembinkosi Sibanda after Dynamos players and supporters confronted match officials following a scoreless draw with Triangle at Rufaro Stadium. The Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter ended without goals despite both teams creating multiple scoring opportunities. Dynamos coach Kelvin Kaindu expressed disappointment at failing to secure three points that would have moved his team away from the relegation zone. Triangle goalkeeper Takudzwa Chikosi made several important saves while Dynamos keeper Prince Tafiremutsa also denied the visitors key chances. The result leaves Dynamos at 16th position with 29 points, remaining within the drop zone with six matches remaining. Genesis Mangombe guided...
CZI hails major cuts to farming permits as Ncube targets agro growth
Government officials eliminated 34 agricultural regulations and reduced another 40 percent by at least half during last week's comprehensive review. The Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries praised these changes as the most significant reforms witnessed in recent years. Officials assessed 96 regulations affecting livestock farming, dairy operations, and stockfeed manufacturing across multiple sectors. Zimbabwe National Water Authority accounted for ten eliminations, while local authorities removed eight regulations, and the Environmental Management Agency struck seven. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced these modifications as part of broader business facilitation initiatives. Farmers previously spent hundreds of dollars on...
Zvishavane youth rally for Munhumutapa Day as Mnangagwa turns a year older
Zimbabwean youth will gather in Zvishavane for the second annual Munhumutapa Day celebration. The Zanu PF Youth League created this event to honor President Mnangagwa and commemorate youth empowerment initiatives. Organizers expect over 30,000 young people from all ten provinces to attend the festivities. The celebration coincides with the President's birthday and serves as a platform to assess youth development programs. Officials have arranged transportation, meals, and entertainment for participants across the nation. Bulawayo Province Youth League Chairman, Freedom Murechu, emphasized the event's significance for the participants' future development. The gathering will showcase the achievements of the Second Republic while planning...
RBZ says no savings lost after 2030 as ZiG steadies Zimbabwe banks
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe officials have assured citizens that the banking sector remains stable despite past economic turbulence. Deputy Governor Innocent Matshe addressed concerns about potential value erosion following the planned currency transition after 2030. Banks currently exceed required capital adequacy ratios by substantial margins. The multicurrency framework operates through 2030 before transitioning to domestic currency support. Digital technologies and artificial intelligence drive transformation across Zimbabwe's financial landscape. Financial sector leaders revealed troubling capital market statistics at the Old Mutual summit. Real estate assets total approximately US$85 billion, while rural livestock holdings reach...
Masvingo ZANU-PF wants Mnangagwa to stay president until 2030
ZANU PF Masvingo Province endorsed President Mnangagwa's continued leadership through 2030 during a provincial inter-district meeting at Masvingo Polytechnic on Friday. Party members unanimously approved implementing resolution number one from last year's Annual National People's Conference, supporting the president's extended tenure. Provincial chair Robson Mavhenyengwa announced the overwhelming agreement among party members regarding Mnangagwa's continuation in office. The province will present this decision as one of its formal resolutions at the upcoming Annual National People's Conference scheduled for Mutare next month. Mavhenyengwa emphasized the unanimous nature of the decision across all party departments and government...
Bulawayo elderly line up for free meds at Brian Samuriwo health expo
The Brian Samuriwo Foundation delivered free healthcare services to elderly residents across eight Bulawayo suburbs during a recent medical expo at Njube Shopping Centre. Retired teacher Mvelaphi Nyoni received treatment for diabetic nerve pain that prevents her from sleeping at night. The 20-year diabetes patient manages her condition with four insulin injections per day but struggles to afford additional medications. Medical staff examined patients through a three-step process where nurses measured blood pressure before doctors conducted consultations and pharmacists distributed prescribed medicines. Joshua Sibanda from Iminyela obtained hypertension medication during the event, which served residents from the Njube, Lobengula...
Dzivaresekwa fight over missing US$10 leaves Nicolas Chanetsa dead
A 23-year-old resident of Dzivaresekwa 2 faced murder charges at Harare Magistrates' Court on Saturday. Magistrate Appollonia Marutya remanded Obert Chanetsa in custody until September 27 for High Court proceedings. The defendant allegedly attacked his relative, Nicolas Chanetsa, on August 24, 2025, at 7am on Mashambanzou Street. Their dispute began when Obert accused Nicolas of taking ten US dollars from him. The confrontation turned violent as Obert repeatedly hit Nicolas with a blunt weapon. Nicolas suffered severe head trauma and extensive bleeding from his nose and skull. Medical personnel at Parirenyatwa Hospital declared him dead upon arrival. Police arrested Obert on September 11 after he escaped to Dotito following the attack...
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