24hr Ultimatum For Govt To Sort Zupco Mess

The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has given the government and ZUPCO a 24-hour deadline to provide adequate public transport in urban areas or face being dragged to court. The police’s ongoing crackdown on pirate taxis has exacerbated the transportation problems, as the limited number of state-owned ZUPCO buses and …

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Zanu PF Blasts Publication Over Mliswa

The ruling Zanu PF has blasted attempts by some fanatical private publications that have roped in known Government critic Norton Legislator Hon Temba Mliswa to undermine the name of the President. This follows an article carried out in Newsday yesterday’s publication which misquoted Zanu PF spokesperson Ambassador Christopher Mutsvangwa and …

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Govt Admits Zupco Inefficiency

GOVERNMENT yesterday admitted that the public is facing transport challenges and that the State-owned Zupco is failing to meet demand. In 2020, the government banned private commuter omnibus operators, and directed them to join the Zupco franchise under the pretext of controlling the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Addressing journalists …

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No plans to dump Zimdollar: Minister

FINANCE deputy minister Clemence Chiduwa yesterday said the government had no plans to dump the free-falling Zimbabwe dollar, adding that authorities would instead ramp up surveillance and penalise businesses using the black-market rate. Businesses are pricing goods and services in United States dollars while some are using the parallel market …

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Mukuru To Sponsor Crystal Palace

International money transfer agency Mukuru, which was founded by Zimbabwean Rob Burrell, will become a sleeve sponsor for English Premier League club Crystal Palace for the 2022/23 season, the club announced on Wednesday. Founded in 2004, the UK-headquartered company is now one of the largest money transfer providers in Africa …

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Nurse Aid Certificate The New Gold

FOR 35-year-old Lorraine Siziba, attaining a nurse aid’s certificate is nudging her closer to achieving her goals. Siziba has never been formally employed since completing a Bachelor’s degree five years ago. She completed her studies in land surveying with flying colours, but finding a job has been an uphill task …

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