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Improve standards, government tells contractor

AUTHORITIES have criticised the poor quality of work at the Bhale rural health centre construction site in Hwange district, calling on the contractor to improve standards. Despite a government allocation of US$200 000, both officials and local residents have expressed deep disappointment following inspections that uncovered subpar structures already showing signs of early decay. “The…

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TIMB bosses seek discharge

By Rutendo Ngara TOP officials from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB), including chairperson Patrick Devenish, have applied for refusal of further remand at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts yesterday. Devenish, company secretary Tariro Chitsunge, and former chief executive officer (CEO) Meanwell Gudu are facing charges of fraud and abuse of office. The trio argued…

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Man acquitted of mother’s death

Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo A MZILIKAZI man in Bulawayo has been acquitted of killing his mother during a heated argument over witchcraft accusations, sparing him a jail sentence. Amad Nyathi appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Matthew Mutiro facing a culpable homicide charge. He was found not guilty and acquitted after the court ruled that he acted…

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Councils’ competitiveness report on cards

Kudzanai Gerede STAFF WRITER THE National Competitiveness Commission (NCC) says it is in the process of creating a Rural and Urban Councils Competitiveness Index (RUCCI) that will act as a monitoring mechanism of governance, economic growth and the impact of devolution funds. Speaking at the Smart Cities, Development and Property Development Masterclass in Nyanga yesterday,…

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Life & Arts

Zim film debuts in Ireland

TRAILBLAZING local short film Rise has secured a coveted slot at Ireland’s premier film festival — the Galway Film Fleadh. Directed by Jessica Rowlands and produced by Joe Njagu, Rise, which features Hollywood export Tongayi Chirisa, revolves around a young boy who lives in a rubbish dump but persuades a reclusive boxing coach to teach…

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Exchange rate stability boosts Bulawayo revenue

Jeffrey Muvundisiand Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE stability of the exchange rate has significantly improved the City of Bulawayo’s revenue collection, with efficiency rising from 55 percent at the beginning of the year to 69 percent by May 2025. This improvement comes as the city steps up efforts to make bill payments more convenient for residents…

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Sammons demands Chevrons improvement

Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER CHEVRONS head coach Justin Sammons has called for a significant improvement from his players after they suffered a disappointing innings and 236-run defeat to South Africa in the second Test at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo. The match, which concluded on Tuesday, saw Zimbabwe managing a meager 220 runs in their…

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Shun tribalism, regionalism: ED

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored Zimbabweans to shun tribalism and regionalism. Speaking at the burial of late national hero Sydney Gata at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa called for national cohesion to be promoted at all cost as Zimbabweans were related in one way or the other. “Gata’s revolutionary consciousness grew as…

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