Zimbabwe Situation

President Mnangagwa 1219: The President has finished the inspection. The Parade is now conducting drill displays in front of the Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief. 1207: The President is now inspecting the parade. 1149: Music interlude: Musician Jah Prayzah plays live his song Chiremerera to the delight of the thousands gathered at the giant sports arena. 1138: Commissioner-General […] …
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Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent A former clerk at Harare City Council Emmanuel Dzinomurindi on Saturday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court on allegations of defrauding his former employer of US$4,2 million and $60 million in local currency. Investigations revealed that Dzinomurindi is an agent of the opposition CCC party who used to siphon funds from […] …
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Raymond Jaravaza A Binga chief has found himself entangled in a legal quagmire after his government-issued vehicle disappeared under mysterious circumstances, allegedly at the hands of a conniving mechanic in collusion with a car dealer.  The case is now before the courts, a year and a half after Chief Saba, born Charles Siamakando Mudenda, handed […] …
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Leonard Ncube  Victoria Falls Reporter  LIVINGSTONE WAY, the vital road linking Victoria Falls City to the Zambian border across the Zambezi River, is a busy thoroughfare.  Scores of people cross this route, either on foot or bicycles, going about their daily routines. The majority of the travellers are Zambian hawkers, bearing heavy loads of merchandise […] …
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Dr Judith Kateera Nqobile Tshili, nqobile.tshili@chronicle.co.zw RENOWNED Zimbabwean economist with an extensive career in various Government roles, Dr Judith Kateera, has been appointed as the Deputy Executive Secretary for Corporate Affairs at the Southern African Development Community (Sadc). Her appointment received unanimous approval at the 43rd Sadc Summit of Heads of State and Government, held in […] …
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Source: Former Zimbabwe Cricket Captain, Heath Streak, Dies Former Zimbabwean cricketer and cricket coach Heath Streak has died. Streak’s death was announced by his wife, Nadine Streak, in a post on Facebook. She wrote: In the early hours of this morning, Sunday the 3rd of September 2023, the greatest love of my life and the […] …
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Source: Chamisa Abandons Court Challenge | Report The opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party has reportedly abandoned plans to challenge President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s declared election win in court. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) declared Mnangagwa the winner of the 23 August 2023 presidential election with 52.6% of the vote against CCC’s Nelson Chamisa’s 44%. […] …
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Judith Phiri, Business Reporter PLAYERS in the tourism industry have said they expect the hotel occupancy rates to improve post-election after recording a decrease in the lead-up to the 2023 harmonised elections. In an interview, the Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe (HAZ) president, Mr Farai Chimba said the pre-election period saw a downturn in city and […] …
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Judith Phiri, Farming Reporter THE Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) is optimistic that it will harvest over 90 000 tonnes of wheat, as most of the winter wheat crop has reached the flowering stage while the remainder is at grain filling stage. In an interview, Arda chief executive officer Mr Tinotenda Mhiko said they […] …
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Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has said there is a need for stakeholder consultations and impact studies before any new policy measures are put into effect. In its latest newsletter, ZNCC said stakeholder engagement was critical when policy measures are being put in place. In terms of macroeconomic stability, […] …
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