Prince Ngwenya, pthabiso418@g mail.com POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a man hunt for a suspected armed robber who used his girlfriend as a human shield during a shootout with the police of which he later escaped. The man Simelweyinkosi Dube is also linked to an attempted murder case. He was part of a gang which […] …
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65-year-old mentally challenged man missing
Bongokuhle Moyo, Online writer A 65-year-old mentally challenged man, Landan Mabungu (65) has gone missing and was last seen by his sister on November in Nkulumane, Bulawayo following his mother. In a statement Bulawayo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube said: “The missing person was last seen by his sister on the 5th of October […] …
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January disease accounts for US$3O million economic losses in Africa
Senior Business Writer Theileriosis disease better known as January disease accounts for US$3O million economic losses in Africa as approximately one million cattle die from the disease annually, Dr Oswin Choga has said. Speaking at the Zimbabwe Newspapers (Zimpapers)’s Sunday News Effective Livestock Disease Management Conference in Bulawayon on Friday, Dr Choga said “The annual economic losses is […] …
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Traditional food cuisine project wins Mat South Tourism Innovation Challenge
Mthabisi Tshuma, Business Writer A YOUTH who designed a project meant to push diversifying tourist meals by establishing restaurants that serve indigenous cuisine has won the Matabeleland South province Tourism Innovation Challenge. The competition sees youth formulating ideas on how to market Zimbabwe post-Covid-19 era. Travel and tourism trends are continuously changing and coping with these […] …
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Afreximbank announces $1-billion African Film Fund
Mbulelo Mpofu, mbulelo.smpofu@gmail.com ON Thursday, Pan-African multilateral financial institution African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) expressed its mission to work on establishing a US$1-billion African Film Fund to be launched in 2024 to support the continent’s film industry. Kanayo Awani, executive vice president, Intra-African Trade Bank, at Afreximbank, announced this development in Cairo. With the fund’s goal […] …
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Tshabangu recalls an internal matter, CCC admits
Ranga Mataire , Group Political Editor Senior officials of the Citizens Coalition for Change and their allies say Sengezo Tshabangu’s controversial recalls are a sign of infighting in the opposition party. Tshabangu, claiming to be the “interim Secretary General” of the CCC, has recalled multiple CCC MPs and councillors, triggering by-elections. The party has previously […] …
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Gokwe in anti-drug and substance campaign
Michael Magoronga magorongamk@gmail.com GOKWE Town was a hive of activity with a campaign to raise awareness against the drug and substance abuse menace. A sports festival headlined the activities of the day with participants taking part in sporting activities that include chess, football, netball, snooker, darts and volleyball. Government departments, civic society organisations and school […] …
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No Water for Cowdray Park over the weekend
Vululwazi Nkala RESIDENTS of Cowdray Park and Hlalani Kuhle will be without water from Friday 10 to Saturday 11 November 2023. In a statement, Bulawayo town clerk Mr Dube said Supplies will be restored from Sunday, 12 November 2023 in a progressive manner to the Cowdray Park and Hlalani Kuhle areas. He said the disruption […] …
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Decentralization of e-passport in Masvingo Commences
Prince Ngwenya, pthabiso418@gmail.com THE Government has taken significant strides in improving passport acquisition by decentralizing e-passport services in Mwenezi District, Masvingo Province. E-passports are also being issued in other provinces and districts including Harare, Bulawayo, Gwanda, Gweru, Lupane, Marondera, Beitbridge, Chitungwiza, Hwange, Mazowe, Murehwa, and Zvishavane. Briefing Cabinet on 7 November, the Minister of Home […] …
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Government restructures Zesa to increase power supply and achieve electricity self-sufficiency
Prince Ngwenya, pthabiso418@gmail.com THE Government has made the decision to restructure the power utility company (ZESA), to increase the country’s electricity self-sufficiency. The approved roadmap to electricity self-sufficiency signifies the Government’s commitment to addressing the prevailing power deficit and establishing a more reliable and sustainable power supply for Zimbabwe. The Minister of Energy and Power […] …
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