Zimbabwe Situation

Source: NRZ suspends urban commuter train service – #Asakhe – CITE The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has temporarily suspended the urban commuter train service due to an unsustaible operating environment. The suspension is with effect from November 28. “The suspension was occasioned by an unsustainable operating environment arising from huge debts owed to NRZ […] …
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Source: Zimbabwe invited to US-Africa summit despite anger over dreaded CIOs car chase of American officials in central Harare ZIMBABWE has been invited to the upcoming United States-Africa leaders’ summit in Washington despite concern over a “dire” authoritarian pivot by the Harare government which has seen a crackdown against political dissent and jailing of opponents. […] …
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Source: Resuscitate NRZ to save roads: Minister – #Asakhe – CITE  Minister Jorum Gumbo tours NRZ workshops in Bulawayo A government official has noted that the resuscitation of the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) would go a long way in preventing damage to the road infrastructure as more goods would be transported by rail. Minister […] …
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Source: Villagers reap rewards from ‘smelly’ elephant repellant – #Asakhe – CITE What started as an elephant deterrent strategy for villages surrounding Gonarezhou National Park has evolved into a viable income stream for communities that are now involved in international commercial chilli farming, exporting to South Africa and Europe. Elephants dislike the smell of chillies, […] …
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Source: ‘Teach children how to spot signs of sexual abuse, assault’ | The Herald Dr Constantino Chiwenga Freedom Mupanedemo Midlands Bureau Children must be taught signs of sexual abuse and assault and how to report any form of abuse immediately so the perpetrators can be caught and the children become safe, Acting President Constantino Chiwenga […] …
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Source: Black Friday fever hits Harare | The Herald People throng various shops in the central business district of Harare early yesterday morning looking for discounted items during the Black Friday promotion. — Picture: Joseph Manditswara Yeukai Karengezeka Herald Correspondent The “Black Friday” fever gripped hundreds of shoppers yesterday in central Harare as they sought […] …
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Source: Zim not lagging behind anymore — President | The Herald President Mnangagwa is welcomed by his Niger counterpart President Mohamed Bazoum on arrival in Niamey, Niger, for the Africa Summit on industrialisation and Economic Diversification. Prosper Ndlovu in NIAMEY, Niger PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe would no longer lag behind other nations in terms […] …
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Source: AVM Mandeya a woman of firsts | The Herald Air Vice Marshal Mandeya Phyllis Kachere Deputy News Editor (Convergence) The word first was probably coined for her! First woman Base Adjutant, first woman to be sent to attend a Command Staff Course outside the country, first woman Directing Staff, first woman to be appointed […] …
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Source: Govt unveils $195bn devolution kitty | The Herald Prof Ncube Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter Government has allocated $195,5 billion for devolution for next year, up from $16,7 billion this year as more funding continues to be earmarked for the Second Republic’s decentralisation agenda to empower communities and ensure equitable distribution of resources. Devolution is […] …
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The President follows proceedings before delivering the State Of the Nation Address yesterday. — Picture: Innocent Makawa. Fungi Kwaramba-Political Editor ZIMBABWEANS must jealously safeguard the prevailing economic stability, maintain peace and desist from illegal activities as the nation prepares to hold harmonised elections next year, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. Addressing a joint sitting of the […] …
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