Source: Chigumba resists political pressure over delimitation – Bulawayo24 News IN the days leading to 17 February when the final delimitation report was supposed to be gazetted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba came under overwhelming political pressure, and had to make a tough choice: Take flight or […] …
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Monthly Archives: February 2023
Rates incentive for people living with disabilities on the cards
Midlands Bureau GWERU City Council (GCC) is considering introducing a rates payment incentive for people living with disabilities. People with disabilities in the city have been encouraged by the local authority to submit their full details and proof of property ownership to the finance department for consideration. ”These individuals should submit qualifying documents that […] …
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AfDB warns Zim against debt-backed loans
Source: AfDB warns Zim against debt-backed loans – The Standard AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina THE African Development Bank (AfDB) says it is not advisable for Zimbabwe to mortgage its natural resources to access lines of credit. In an interview with Standardbusiness on the sidelines of a high level debt conference in Harare, AfDB president Akinwumi […] …
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Proposed prisons law raises eyebrows
Source: Proposed prisons law raises eyebrows – The Standard Musa Kika The proposed Prisons and Correctional Services Bill strips the Prisons and Correctional Services Commission (PCSC) of several decision-making powers, which will be given to the president and commissioner-general, legislative watchdog Veritas said. The PCSC, which was established by section 230 of the constitution, is […] …
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Zimbabwe Under-21 men’s hockey team produces good results
Brandon Moyo, Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE Hockey men’s Under-21 side recorded positive results in matches played at Khumalo Hockey Stadium in Bulawayo on Saturday. The team, using the tour as part of their preparation for the upcoming Africa Junior Championship played four matches and won three. They won their first match against Matabeleland 2-0 and […] …
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Zimbabwe teachers double wage demands ahead of elections
‘We bear witness to mansions being built by senior government officials across the country’ …
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Nakamba available to face Birmingham
Mehluli Sibanda, Sports Editor ZIMBABWEAN midfielder Marvelous Nakamba is available for Luton Town when they face Birmingham in an English Championship fixture at St. Andrew’s today. Kick off for the match is 17:00 Zimbabwean time. Nakamba limped off injured against Burnley in his first start at home since he joined Luton Town on loan […] …
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Sad case of man Absolved of fraud after his death
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Senior Reporter HE probably died a very pained man while his co-accused has been living a miserable life for the past five years after they were accused and arrested, allegedly at the instigation of a member of the school administration, for having defrauded Lukhanyiso Primary School of huge monies when they allegedly purchased […] …
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Judge dresses down businessman in company ownership row
‘If you want to lose the confidence of these courts, then adopt a chameleonic behavior’ …
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Grief as minors, 2, die from water burns, drowning
A two-year-old minor succumbed to hot water burns which he incurred from an accident …
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