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Govt Bans Under-30s from Driving Public Service Vehicles

The Government has officially raised the minimum age requirement for public service vehicle drivers to 30 years in a move aimed at reducing road accidents and reckless driving. The new regulation, which takes effect immediately, increases the minimum age from 25 to 30 and mandates that drivers have at least …

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Government Cracks Down On Civil Service Rebate Scheme Fraud

The Government has intensified efforts to combat fraudulent activities, closely monitoring vehicles imported under the Civil Service Rebate Scheme to ensure adherence to legal protocols. This follows allegations of widespread abuse of the scheme, including the use of counterfeit rebate letters to unlawfully import vehicles. Central to the scandal are …

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President Mnangagwa Enacts Laws To Operationalise 2025 National Budget

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law the Appropriation Act and the Finance Act, effectively operationalising the ZW$276.4 billion 2025 National Budget. The budget was presented by Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, on November 28 last year. The two Acts, published in an Extraordinary Government …

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Denying Safe Abortions Violates Dignity & Rights: High Court

6 The Harare High Court has declared a section of Zimbabwe’s Termination of Pregnancy Act unconstitutional, marking a historic ruling with profound implications for the rights of children and women. Justice Maxwell Takuva’s judgment on November 22 struck down section 2(1) of the Act, which denied access to legal abortion …

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Mthuli Ncube Unveils ‘Punitive’ Tax Measures in 2025 Budget

Mthuli Ncube Unveils ‘Creative’ Tax Measures in 2025 Budget Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday unveiled a series of new taxes targeting fast foods, sports betting winnings, and small businesses as the government seeks to shore up its revenue base amid fiscal challenges. Presenting the 2025 national budget in Parliament, …

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Ncube To Present 2025 Budget

Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube will present the 2025 National Budget Statement this afternoon, amid high expectations that the plan will reignite economic growth, build resilience to shocks, and foster durable macroeconomic stability. Speaking at a pre-Budget seminar in Bulawayo earlier this month, Minister Ncube …

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Sadc Condemns Post-Election Violence In Mozambique

TSadc Condemns Post-Election Violence In Mozambiquehe Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has strongly condemned the post-election violence in Mozambique following the October 9 elections, which were won by the ruling party, Frelimo. Sadc’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Elias Magosi, expressed the regional bloc’s concerns yesterday during the Sadc Extraordinary Summit held …

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Harare Proposes Emergency Services & Street Lighting Levies

The City of Harare has proposed a US$1 levy per household to fund its emergency services and another US$1 for street lighting as part of efforts to address its deteriorating infrastructure. This proposal was announced by Councillor Costa Mande, chairperson of the Finance and Development Committee, during the presentation of …

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SADC Extraordinary Summit Begins Today

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Extraordinary Heads of State and Government Summit kicks off today in Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe, with ten member states confirming their participation The four-day event, hosted at the newly constructed Parliament building, aims to address pressing regional political and security issues, including the future of …

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Former MDC Senator Timveos Dies, Gets State Burial

President Mnangagwa has announced a State-assisted funeral for former opposition senator, businesswoman, and Zanu PF politician Cde Lillian Timveos, who passed away at age 51 in a Harare hospital. In his statement, President Mnangagwa expressed sadness over the unexpected loss of Cde Timveos, describing her as a dynamic grassroots politician, …

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