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  1. Munyaradzi Mafaro

    23 dead in horrific blaze at Waldo's store in Mexico

    A fire at a discount retailer in Hermosillo claimed at least 23 lives and left a dozen injured on Saturday, casting a shadow over Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations. The blaze tore through the Waldo's store in the city center, with authorities reporting that many victims died from breathing...
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    NDS2 prioritizes industrialization, value addition for growth

    Zimbabwe will pursue manufacturing expansion and revenue growth under its upcoming five-year economic blueprint after officials said the current program successfully stabilized financial conditions. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced on Thursday that the second National Development Strategy...
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    Heli-Drive hits 1,000 flights, improving emergency care access

    Zimbabwe's emergency helicopter program has completed more than 1,000 medical evacuation missions during its first year of full operations, expanding access to urgent treatment for residents in isolated regions. The Heli-Drive initiative received 18 Russian-manufactured Ansat and Mi-17 aircraft...
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    Muswere leads youth, anti-drug abuse initiatives in Makoni

    A legislator in Manicaland Province has launched sports competitions and economic assistance programs to steer young people away from narcotics while boosting rural prosperity. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere organized an athletic event on Saturday in Makoni West constituency that combined...
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    Tungwarara urges wise use of empowerment funds

    A presidential adviser has urged recipients of government business grants to avoid turning the economic program into a political issue while directing money toward productive ventures. Paul Tungwarara appealed on Monday during a distribution event in Mutare, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa's...
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    Mutsvangwa celebrates women’s power in Zimbabwe’s beauty industry

    Zimbabwe's beauty sector represents a major economic driver for female entrepreneurs operating small and medium ventures, according to the minister overseeing women's enterprise development. Monica Mutsvangwa made these remarks during the country's first Beauty Industry Awards ceremony held on...
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    Pfugari welcomes the Cabinet's approval of the Whitecliffe compensation model

    A property developer has praised government officials for approving compensation terms that will allow more than 11,000 families to obtain formal ownership of homes built on contested farmland. Eddie Pfugari Properties announced readiness to work with authorities following cabinet endorsement of...
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    Chinese community teams up with churches for youth empowerment

    Chinese business leaders in Zimbabwe have committed to collaborating with religious organizations on education and vocational training programs aimed at youth development. Manjuan Li, a prominent member of the Chinese commercial sector, announced the initiative during a gathering with church...
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    African ambassadors rally to aid Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastation

    African diplomats have launched a fundraising campaign to assist Caribbean countries recovering from Hurricane Melissa, which killed 50 people and caused widespread destruction across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba. The League of African Ambassadors announced the Hand of Friendship and Advocacy...
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    Zim Air Force tightens recruitment with drug tests to protect national security

    Zimbabwe's air force has implemented mandatory drug screening for all applicants and will reject anyone who tests positive as part of broader efforts to keep narcotics out of the military. Air Marshal John Jacob Nzvede announced the policy during a graduation ceremony on Friday in Gweru, where...
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    UNICEF, Wild Horizons team up to boost climate resilience in schools

    A United Nations agency and a tourism operator have joined forces to install solar water systems at three schools near Victoria Falls, addressing water shortages worsened by changing weather patterns. UNICEF Zimbabwe and Wild Horizons agreed to the arrangement that will bring renewable power and...
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    Zimbabwe tightens wildlife laws to manage elephant surge

    Authorities in Zimbabwe are updating conservation regulations to address growing elephant numbers and conflicts between wildlife and rural residents living near major reserves. Officials announced on Friday during a conference in Harare that revisions to the national wildlife policy and the...
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    Barbara Rwodzi urges Zimbabweans to support local tourism this festive season

    Zimbabwe's tourism minister is encouraging citizens to vacation domestically during the upcoming holiday period as officials work to address pricing concerns that have discouraged local travelers. Barbara Rwodzi announced the push at a campaign launch event held on Friday in Kariba, where she...
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    Miners4ED demands stronger protections for locals in the mining bill

    A group linked to the ruling party has criticized proposed mining legislation for failing to adequately protect indigenous and small-scale operators, calling for stronger measures to reserve certain activities for local participants. Miners for Economic Development voiced concerns about the...
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    Tuli Manyange Dam stalled, needs $87M to finish

    Authorities in Zimbabwe say they need an additional $87 million to finish the Tuli Manyange Dam in Gwanda District, a project they describe as vital for expanding agriculture and mining across Matabeleland South Province. Work on the reservoir had advanced to 25 percent before stopping in 2022...
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    Daniel Garwe urges ZANU-PF unity for 2030 goal

    The ruling party's Mashonaland East provincial leader has urged members to maintain solidarity and order as Zimbabwe pursues its goal of achieving upper-middle-income economic standing by the end of the decade. Daniel Garwe delivered these remarks during a weekend appreciation gathering in Ward...
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    Fake police statement targets businessman Wicknell Chivayo

    Zimbabwe's national police have denounced a fabricated announcement spreading across social platforms that falsely accused prominent businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo of being sought for fraud-related questioning. Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the force's national spokesperson, issued an...
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    Moyo tells NGOs to follow Zimbabwe's lead

    Zimbabwe's government is demanding that nongovernmental organizations working in the nation conform their programs to local priorities rather than imposing external agendas, according to Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Edgar Moyo. Speaking at a ministry planning session in...
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    Retirement age debate pits old vs young in Malaysia

    Malaysia faces mounting pressure to extend its mandatory work exit threshold from 60 to 65 years old, sparking heated disagreement between advocates for elderly financial stability and defenders of younger worker prospects. Supporters contend that longer employment periods allow citizens to...
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    Johor residents rely on rainwater and mosques after water disruption

    Households across multiple Johor neighborhoods turned to emergency water sources on Monday after contamination shut down regular service, forcing families to collect rainfall and visit religious centers for basic hygiene needs. Communities in Taman Nora and Taman Pelangi lost access starting on...
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