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Government red flags bureaucratic bottlenecks

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AUTHORITIES have warned that the country’s economic transformation goals risk being derailed by entrenched bottlenecks in local government systems, urging councils to urgently modernise operations and adopt private-sector friendly reforms. Addressing delegates at the just-ended Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) annual congress in Victoria Falls, the deputy minister of Local Government, Benjamin Kabikira, said…

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Sport

Shutto to launch auto-biography

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ZIMBABWE’S 1996 Soccer Star of The Year Stewart Murisa is set to celebrate his birthday this year in style with the launch of his auto-biography: Shutto 15: The Untold Story. Murisa, who is now based in the United Kingdom, said the book will be launched on his birthday on July 18 in Birmingham. Initially, the…

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Masvingo seeks US$60m to revamp water plant

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BY TAPIWA CHIRUME MASVINGO City Council is seeking about US$60 million to revamp its water infrastructure and end the perennial water challenges plaguing the metro. This comes as the plant was created to cater for 20 000 residents but the population has since shot to over 120 000. This also comes as the council last…

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‘Embrace devolution development’

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MATABELELAND South Provincial Affairs minister, Albert Nguluvhe, has issued a call to action for provincial leaders, urging them to fully embrace their devolved powers and drive development that is inclusive, people-driven and sustainable. Speaking during the second quarter Provincial Development Committee (PDC) meeting in Bulawayo last week, Nguluvhe said the committee was central to the…

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Zimbabwe and China tackle mining abuses

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ZIMBABWE and China have collaborated to address human rights violations and environmental degradation in the country’s mining sector. This comes after numerous reports of alleged human rights abuses, particularly by Chinese mining companies operating in the country. In an interview with the Daily News On Sunday last week, the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) chairperson,…

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Life & Arts

Jah Prayzah’s US dream shattered

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Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER TOWERING musician Jah Prayzah has been forced to cancel two concerts in the United States due to visa processing delays, disrupting the schedule of his ongoing Ndini Mukudzeyi World Tour. The shows, which had been slated for July 4 in Washington DC and July 5 in Dallas, were cancelled after technical…

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Editorial Comment

Saul Chaminuka’s actions unacceptable

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DYNAMOS FC coach Saul Chaminuka’s actions at Mandava Stadium in Zvishavane last Sunday were not only deplorable, but unbecoming of a coach at the country’s biggest and most decorated club. In fact, as the head coach, he would ordinarily have been expected to exhibit exemplary behaviour when FC Platinum were awarded a penalty by encouraging…

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Journalism mentorship programme launched

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THE Shepherds Foundation Trust has announced a comprehensive six-month mentorship programme for aspiring journalists. This transformative initiative, set to officially commence on July 5, 2025, brings together a powerful consortium of partners, including City Parking, Morris Rock Resources, Theatre in the Park, and other leading companies and individuals. The programme aims to equip early and…

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Business

Stanbic launches scholarship programme

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STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe and Midlands State University (MSU) have formalised a landmark partnership through the launch of an undergraduate scholarship programme aimed at increasing access to higher education for disadvantaged students. The programme, valued at US$52 000, was officially announced at a signing ceremony held at the MSU campus in Gweru, and would support five…

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Funds delay cripples anti-drug war

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DEFENCE minister Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri says delays in funds disbursement from Treasury are severely hampering efforts to combat drug and substance abuse in the country. This comes as the government has set up an inter-ministerial committee on the elimination of drug and substance abuse which is chaired by MuchinguriKashiri and deputised by Home Affairs minister Kazembe…

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