Source: Zimbabwe and Zambia join hands to end Sub-Saharan Africa’s energy woes – TFIGlobal Credits: New Ziana Electricity is the lifeblood of any economy. Gross Domestic Product per capita is generally three to five times greater in North Africa where less than 2% of the population is without reliable power. In sub-Saharan Africa, the problem is far […] …
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Zimbabwe Situation
Businessman seeks minister’s intervention on abuse of office allegations
On May 31 last year, Mr Tendai Mashamhanda raised several red flags over the manner in which the Supreme Court handled his property dispute case and alleged collusion among senior judicial officers and lawyers to influence the case’s outcome. Crime Reporter A HARARE businessman has written another letter to Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister […] …
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‘Youths’ participation in farming re-shaping production graph’
“The success of the just-ended wheat season is set to grow the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) through an improved appetite to consume by local industries, which will give impetus to the march towards the attainment of Vision 2030,” chairperson of the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ), Mr Tafadzwa Musarara observed. Elton Manguwo THE […] …
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Bouncers back in court
Blessing Kumunda (36) and Gideon Sanyangore (32) initially appeared in court last week on attempted murder charges. Senior Court Reporter TWO bouncers who allegedly assaulted patrons at Pabloz Nite Club in Harare on Christmas Eve are expected back in court today for their bail applications. Blessing Kumunda (36) and Gideon Sanyangore (32) initially appeared in […] …
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Couple arrested for killing employer and stealing his property
A Bulawayo couple has been arrested on allegations of killing their employer before dumping his remains in a disused mine. Crime Reporter A Bulawayo couple has been arrested on allegations of killing their employer before dumping his remains in a disused mine. The couple is also accused of stealing a car and various items. The […] …
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EU strikes deal with Chile in bid to beat China to vast lithium reserves
Harare has barred exports of the metal – used in electric-vehicle batteries – in its raw form as part of efforts to have it processed locally. Source: EU strikes deal with Chile in bid to beat China to vast lithium reserves | South China Morning Post Harare has barred exports of the metal – used […] …
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Chasing climate goals in a sanctions-targeted country
Getty Images Sanctions against Zimbabwe over human rights violations is impacting its ability to secure capital for certain projects. Zimbabwe has managed to mobilise funding for climate-smart agriculture but struggles to attract investment for renewable energy. The country aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% across all sectors of the economy by 2030. For […] …
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Six people killed in road traffic accidents
Crime Reporter Six people, including three passengers were yesterday killed in separate road traffic accidents which occurred yesterday. Three pedestrians were ran over by a bus which veered off the road along Zaka-Nyika Road. They died on the spot around 10am. In the second accident, a motorist driving a Volvo F series truck lost control […] …
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Export ban means Chinese firms will have to build plants in Zimbabwe to process lithium
Chinese companies that have made multimillion-dollar acquisitions in Zimbabwe will have to build lithium processing plants after the southern African nation banned the export of the metal in its raw form. Chinese companies that have made multimillion-dollar acquisitions in Zimbabwe will have to build lithium processing plants after the southern African nation banned the export […] …
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Zimbabwe Exemption Permit: Six months before expiry, Zimbabweans in SA have mixed feelings
Source: Zimbabwe Exemption Permit: Six months before expiry, Zimbabweans in SA have mixed feelings | News24 Zimbabwean nationals seen at the Beitbridge border post. PHOTO: Phill Magakoe, AFP Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders are left with six months before the extension expiry. With a low uptake of other visa facilities, some Zimbabweans are looking for jobs […] …
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