Zimbabwe Situation

Source: Villagers Reject Unki 50MW Solar Project – Pindula News Solar Farm Villagers from Ward 19 in Shurugwi are opposed to a plan by a mining company, Unki, to construct a 50MW solar power station on a 138h piece of land in the area. The community accuses Unki of exploiting resources in the area while […] …
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Herald Reporter Zimbabweans from across all works of life are celebrating their Christmas day in style. For many, the celebrations, which mark the birth of Jesus Christ, started off with prayers at the different chirches dotted around the country. Prayers have since made way for festivities with family, relatives and friends at home and the […] …
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First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa Herald Reporter  THE Politburo that was appointed by President Mnangagwa on Friday blends the old guard and youth and also catapults women to influential positions in the party. This new team that will steer the party going forward has been described as an ‘A team’ that will win next year’s […] …
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Crime Reporter Police arrested two more armed robbers who were part of the six-member gang which has been terrorising motorists and commuters along the Harare-Masvingo highway and the Masvingo area in general since January this year. The daring gun wielding criminals would pretend to be genuine travellers and stop motorists at Mbudzi Roundabout and later […] …
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Source: Council, home seekers strike deal – The Southern Eye The Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and some home seekers at Emhlangeni Phase 2 and Magwegwe Extension surburbs have reached an agreement on the servicing of their housing stands. They agreed that each home seeker will pay  US$4000, excluding value added tax, towards the completion of […] …
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Source: Gukurahundi stuck like a sore thumb in 2022 – The Southern Eye The unresolved Gukurahundi issue has been topical since the beginning of the year with various stakeholders divided on how best to find redress to the 1980’s mass killings. Since assuming office in 2017, following a military coup, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has met […] …
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Source: Chief in eye of storm over land grabs – The Southern Eye Tempers are flaring in Matabeleland South’s Umzinyathini area where villagers are accusing the local chief of parcelling out pastures and their fields to outsiders. The villagers recently staged a demonstration against Chief Stanely Gwebu and lodged a complaint against him with the […] …
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Source: Currency woes: Suppliers demand cash upfront – The Standard SUPPLIERS to the retail sector have started demanding cash upfront before delivering goods purchased in Zimbabwe dollars in order to navigate the effects of currency depreciation and high inflation, retail giant OK Zimbabwe Limited has said. OK Zimbabwe made the observation in interim financial results […] …
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Source: Interview: Nyaradzo Group CEO opens up on smear campaign, state of insurance industry – The Standard Leading funeral insurer Nyaradzo Group was a victim of a fierce social media campaign where it was accused of profiteering at the expense of clients. The activist behind the campaign Alistar Nyamarari Chibanda has since retracted his claims […] …
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Source: Zimbabwe to have dark Christmas amid power cuts, high prices – ABC News Zimbabwe has loosened restrictions on travel and gatherings with the threat from COVID-19 receding A woman prepares a meal by candle light at her home in Harare, Zimbabwe, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022. A buoyant holiday mood is not lifting the country […] …
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