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COP15 leaves Victoria Falls operators basking in business windfall
Victoria Falls experienced significant economic benefits following the recent Ramsar Convention wetlands conference. Local businesses reported substantial increases in customer activity during the international summit. Tourism operators witnessed higher bookings across restaurants, hotels, and recreational facilities throughout the event period. The conference attracted more than 3,000 delegates and support personnel to the destination. Curio vendors, taxi drivers, and food suppliers all experienced increased revenue streams. Some establishments recruited additional workers to meet heightened demand levels. Business owners expressed satisfaction with the economic impact on their operations. Restaurant kitchens operated at capacity...
Govt fights drugs with digital labs, says VP Mohadi in Masvingo
Vice President Kembo Mohadi commissioned a digital skills laboratory at Shonganiso Mission in Masvingo Province on Friday. The facility received full furnishings and equipment to serve students at the educational institution. Officials broke ground for new student hostels that will house boys and girls separately. The government provided free medical services through the Presidential Emergency Medical Scheme during the visit. Hundreds of community members received healthcare assistance at the event. The Vice President emphasized public-private partnerships as essential for development progress across the education and health sectors. Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe addressed drug abuse as a national crisis requiring collective...
SADC's Mnangagwa, EAC's Ruto assign team to DRC peace mission
President Emmerson Mnangagwa arrived back in Zimbabwe following his diplomatic mission to Kenya. The SADC Chairperson worked alongside East African Community leader William Ruto to select five mediators for the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga led the reception committee at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport. Defence Minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri joined other senior officials to welcome the returning head of state. Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira accompanied Mnangagwa during the Nairobi visit. The two presidents praised former African leaders who accepted the mediation assignment during their joint media briefing. Both leaders acknowledged the challenging nature of the...
Herentals dispatch Kwekwe, deepen woes for bottom place team
Herentals secured a commanding victory against Kwekwe United during Sunday's Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Rufaro Stadium. The Students advanced two positions to fifth place in the league standings with 38 total points. John Zhuwawo broke the deadlock after nineteen minutes of play for the home side. Proud Gorekore leveled the score for the visitors during the thirty-second minute. Kundai Sangara restored the advantage for Herentals with his forty-third-minute effort before halftime. Prince Mahembe completed the 3-1 scoreline with his sixty-sixth-minute goal during the second period. Kwekwe United remains anchored at the bottom of the table with nine points from twenty-four matches. Highlanders managed a 1-1 stalemate...
Harare traders benefit from US$200k presidential revolving fund
Harare Province cross-border traders began accessing funds from the US$200,000 Cross Borders for ED Revolving Fund this Sunday. The initiative launched during May targets hundreds of local business operators. Recipients express confidence that financial support will expand their commercial ventures. Beneficiaries credit the presidential leadership for remembering their economic needs. The funding demonstrates a commitment to the principle of leaving no person behind. David Masomere serves as the National Chairperson for Cross Borders for the ED organization. He stressed the revolving nature requires loan repayment to help future applicants. Masomere urged traders to declare imported goods properly for government revenue generation. The...
Govt orders preference for disabled in hiring, warns employers
Zimbabwe promotes workplace inclusion by encouraging businesses to hire disabled workers. Minister Edgar Moyo advocates for closing employment gaps between disabled and able-bodied citizens. Government ministries receive instructions to prioritize disabled candidates during recruitment processes. Employers gain access to qualified workers while supporting community dignity through meaningful employment opportunities. Labour inspectors monitor compliance at national, provincial, and district levels. Educational support reaches disabled children through the Basic Education Assistance Module program. School selection committees identify deserving students at the village and ward levels. Government funding totaling 40 million dollars...
Chimugoro's fifty in vain as Alex CC triumphs over Titans
ALEX Cricket Club defeated Eastern Titans by four wickets during the opening round of the National Premier League. Eastern Titans posted 225 runs before losing all wickets in 41 overs. The batting side accumulated 46 runs without loss during their initial powerplay phase. Their second power play period yielded 148 runs while nine batsmen returned to the pavilion. Tatenda Chimugoro delivered the standout performance with 50 runs from 38 deliveries. The batting display featured three boundaries and an equal number of sixes from Chimugoro. Tatenda Mupunga remained unbeaten on 16 runs as the final batsman. ALEX Cricket Club chased down their target after scoring 227 runs for six wickets. The successful chase required 41 overs to complete...
Chiwenga accuses Harare's Masimirembwa of graft, factionalism
Vice-president Constantino Chiwenga criticized the Harare provincial executive during a Tuesday meeting at party headquarters. Goodwills Masimirembwa faced accusations of violating party protocols and prioritizing financial interests over principles. Chairperson Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri and secretary-general Obert Mpofu attended the session with officials from various party wings. The leadership demanded an end to unauthorized central committee co-options after failed attempts to add businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei. Chiwenga emphasized that money cannot purchase party loyalty or diminish liberation struggle sacrifices. The provincial executive received orders to reinstate thirteen expelled youth officials who faced suspension for...
Court rejects Mutezo's claim on state gear to settle private debt
Former Water Resources minister Munacho Mutezo faces the loss of valuable farm equipment and livestock. A court battle with Des Moines Farm resulted in a judgment requiring payment of US$455,000 for agricultural improvements. The High Court authorized sheriff officials to seize property at Fernicary Farm in Manicaland province. Justice Samuel Deme rejected Mutezo's attempt to block the auction by claiming government ownership of certain items. The former minister argued that six pieces of equipment came from a 2007-2008 state mechanization program. Des Moines Farm disputed these claims and highlighted Mutezo's expulsion from the ruling party. The company emphasized that the former minister lost any connection to government property...

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