HARARE – Nelson Chamisa yesterday said in his Heroes Day message that the will of the people, expressed at the polls, must prevail in honour of heroes and heroines. “It is notable that we are commemorating this year’s edition of Heroes’ Day two weeks after holding a historic general election, whose national spirit is reminiscent…
HARARE – As business and ordinary Zimbabweans alike begin to feel anxious over the current political stalemate, yesterday churches waded into the mix by challenging opposition leader Nelson Chamisa to “accept the will of the people” and move on. Chamisa is contesting President-elect Emerson Mnangagwa July 30, victory which he alleges was achieved through ballot…
HARARE – President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed the Shop Licenses Amendment Bill, 2018, into law. The new law will enable local authorities to issue shop licences quickly and efficiently thereby encouraging domestic and foreign investment as well as revenue collection. Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Misheck Sibanda gave notice of the enactment of…
HARARE – Government has been urged to repeal a raft of punitive taxes and levies on beef farmers charged by at least six State agencies. The taxes are behind sharp rises in the cost of meat. The Zimbabwe beef sector study conducted by the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC), reveals that the multiplicity of compliance…
HARARE – The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has advised its clients of disruptions in normal service delivery during relocation of their Gweru offices. Initially Zimra Gweru offices were located at the city’s government complex and will now be moving into Megawatt complex. “Zimra Gweru office is relocating from the government complex to Megawatt complex with…
HARARE – One of our main stories in yesterday’s edition spoke about price hikes and shortages that have returned to haunt crisis-weary Zimbabweans. The latest shortages as well as price increases come as sad reminders of the trying 2007-8 period that was characterised by record hyperinflation through which resilient Zimbabweans endured. The country’s citizens have…
HARARE – Over the years, local sports bodies and teams have cried out for funding and sponsorship ahead of crucial matches and assignments. Shortly before the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) finals, the Zimbabwe government had to fork out $1 million to bankroll the Warriors’ participation in Gabon. Just last month, Zimbabwe Cricket (ZC)…
HARARE – New York Stock Exchange-listed resources firm Caledonia Mining Corporation (Caledonia) says it has intensified efforts to strengthen safety measures at its Zimbabwean unit, Blanket Mine, after four people died in fatal accidents in the last 18 months. Steve Curtis, the Caledonia chief executive, said the fatal accidents were “not acceptable” hence the need…
HARARE – Listed seed producer SeedCo Holdings has unveiled new maize varieties aimed at improving yields and reducing the impact of climate change. Morgan Nzwere, the group’s chief executive, last week said the company was unveiling new maize seed varieties meant to boost productivity within the southern African region to attain levels achieved in the…
HARARE – Norton-based mbira ensemble — DzePamvura — has released a seven-track album, they are confident their music will endear Zimbabweans to their roots and raise mbira music back onto the podium. Inextricably tied to traditional Shona spiritual beliefs and cultural practices, the mbira is currently finding more recognition on foreign soils than it is…
