THE Harare City Council (HCC) could have been swindled of thousands of dollars after a forensic audit revealed that some of its point-of-sale (POS) machines were not linked to its bank accounts. HCC introduced POS machines in 2016 to make life easier for the transacting residents. With the biting cash shortages, Zimbabweans now prefer to…
CONFUSION is reigning supreme in government amid conflicting signals over fresh flooding fears in Burma Valley, Manicaland. Following reports that Manyera Dam wall in Burma Valley had weakened, and could give in to the high volumes of water, the ministry of Information issued a warning on Sunday — on behalf of the Civil Protection Unit…
HOSPITALS in Zimbabwe have been hit by a shortage of drugs that reduce the likelihood of HIV infection after potential exposure, otherwise known as post exposure prophylaxis (PEP). Zimbabwe Aids Network coordinator Taurai Nyandoro confirmed the shortage, saying it must be addressed immediately as many people were at risk of contracting the virus, especially rape…
SMALL to medium enterprises (SMEs) will soon be remitting tax to the taxman, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has said. [GoogleAd] In a bid to increase domestic revenue, the revenue collector sad they will soon incorporate the informal sector, which contributes about 60 percent of the country’s economy, into the tax system. “We are in…
PROTON Bakery has expressed interest in acquiring a small piece of land from Marondera Municipality in what points towards expansion of the business. [GoogleAd] In a notice, the municipality said it intends to dispose land measuring 310 square metres to Proton Bakery. As such, council is inviting those with objections to raise them in writing…
THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) says it will conduct a five-day stock-take at its depots countrywide between April 1 and 5 that may affect its operations. It therefore advised stakeholders such as millers to ensure that they have adequate stocks before the start of the stock-take to avoid disruptions in their business. [GoogleAd] It also…
OPPOSITION leader Nelson Chamisa, pictured, has warned President Emmerson Mnangagwa and government that the high levels of unemployment could lead to yet another civil unrest unless they quickly address the deepening economic crisis. [GoogleAd] This comes as the stabilisation measures unveiled by government are threatened by drought and the recent tropical Cyclone Idai whose scale of destruction…
FRESH cracks have emerged in the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans’ Association (ZNLWVA) where secretary general Victor Matemadanda has come under attack for holding meetings without the consent of members. [GoogleAd] Matemadanda, who is also Defence deputy minister is said to be leading a faction seeking to overthrow ZNLWVA chairperson and former Cabinet minister Christopher…
SEVERAL national and international events have been put on ice to allow the mourning of victims of the recent Cyclone Idai which ravaged most parts in Eastern Zimbabwe where it killed more than 300 people. [GoogleAd] There were a number of activities lined-up in March which include Zero Discrimination Day, International Women’s Day, World Wildlife…
THE combative Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) has warned that it will take government head on on the proposed Teaching Profession Council (TPC), which seeks to regulate and set standards for teachers in the country. In a statement yesterday, the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (Artuz) said the Council faced a number…
