Govt To Grip Local Authorities To Defeat Cholera Menace

Repeated and increased frequency in cholera outbreaks, which are mainly caused by poorly run local authorities, are a “cause for grave concern”, and Government will not hesitate to intervene to protect lives as part of broad, strategic interventions to end the public health menace, President Mnangagwa has said. In his …

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Migration Africa’s Own Problem

A new ZAM Magazine transnational investigation into migration from five African countries shows that, in many cases, the urge to leave is so desperate that migrants consciously risk extortion by smugglers, abuse, exploitative labour, and even death. In the vast majority of cases, awareness campaigns about these risks, financed by …

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Is Kambucha A Wonder Drink Or Illicit Brew?

The Masvingo City Council recently banned consumption of an increasingly popular local beverage — Kambucha — by its workers after the local authority’s medical doctor reportedly advised the drink contains alcohol. A memorandum to its employees dated September 21, 2023 reads: “It has come to our attention that some council …

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Dynamos, Ngezi Platinum As Highlanders, Caps United Draw

Dynamos surged to second spot on the premiership standings Sunday with a 1-0 beating of hosts ZPC Kariba to give impetus to their late charge for the 2023 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title. A Shadreck Nyahwa tap-in off a 61-minute corner kick was all that was needed for the …

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Ambassador Sanyatwe Appointed New Army Commander

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Lieutenant General Anselem Nhamo Sanyatwe as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA). The appointment is with immediate effect. Lt. Gen Sanyatwe takes over from outgoing Commander Lt Gen David Sigauke who has retired. The former Presidential Guard commander was currently Zimbabwe’s ambassador …

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80pc Dollarisation Renders Zim Dollar Useless

The Zimbabwe dollar is slowly being rendered irrelevant in the market due to growing dollarisation, heightening fears the domestic unit might face complete rejection in the market by 2025 if no immediate action is taken to reverse the trend, a key industrial group says. The domestic currency is experiencing growing …

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Zim Business Lobby Group Calls For Govt To Destroy Illicit Goods

Business lobby group, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has urged government to destroy all illicit goods especially cigarettes on the spot in an effort to improve accountability and transparency and generate income from under-reported exports. This development coincides with the fact that organized crime syndicates comprising prominent politicians …

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Ofcom Suspends Zimbabwean Director For Anti-Israel Comments

Ofcom’s online safety supervision director has been suspended after anti-Israel comments were posted on her Instagram account. Fadzai Madzingira’s private account posted messages after the Hamas attack on Israel on 7 October. The Guido Fawkes website posted screengrabs of what appear to be posts from her account. One described Israel …

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Fireworks As Winky D Headlines Braai Fest

After serenading fans at the Kadoma Music Festival last weekend, dancehall king Winky D promises fireworks as he headlines Zimbabwe’s biggest Braai Festival, the Castle Lager Braai Festival this Saturday. Slated for Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare and organised by Delta Beverages under its Castle Lager brand, the event …

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