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BCC battles to restore water supplies

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BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is working to restore water supplies and adhere to its 130-hour shedding schedule following technical interruptions that began last week. In a statement yesterday, BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said measures were in place to alleviate the crisis. “We are carrying out accelerated repairs and maintenance of critical infrastructure. Erratic restoration…

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Government cracks down on architects

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Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER chirumet@dailynews.co.zw THE government has vowed to restore order in the construction industry by enforcing stricter regulations and cracking down on unregistered architects blamed for substandard work and unsafe buildings. Speaking on behalf of Local Government minister Daniel Garwe at a consultative meeting with architects and local authorities at the weekend, the…

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Sport

ZB Half Marathon thrills. . . corporate fights drug and substance abuse, promotes wellness

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By Sandra Hove THE ZB Half Marathon, held yesterday at the ZB Sports Club in Harare, brought together hundreds of participants on a mission to combat drug and substance abuse, a pressing issue facing many communities across the nation. The event, organised by ZB Financial Holdings in collaboration with Pamumvuri, a local Private Voluntary Organization…

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Sport

Dream final dashed. . . as Bosso face arch-rivals DeMbare in last four

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By Sandra Hove HIGHLANDERS………………………….(1) 2 SCOTTLAND………………………….…(2) 2 (Highlanders win 2-1 on penalties) HIGHLANDERS and Dynamos have been drawn against each other in the semi-finals of the country’s premier knockout tournament.  The development put paid to hopes of a dream Chibuku Super Cup final pitting Zimbabwe’s two football giants. The draw for the Chibuku Super Cup…

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Life & Arts

500 students honour Tuku

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AT LEAST 500 pupils from 25 schools showcased their artistic talents at the weekend as part of celebrations honouring legendary musician Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi at Pakare Paye Arts Centre in Norton. For the first time, the Oliver Mtukudzi International Festival of the Arts (OMIFA) — now in its second edition — featured a dedicated Children’s…

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News

Robber shot dead after chase

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ONE suspect was shot and killed after police arrested three armed robbers in Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province, following a high-speed car chase. Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said suspects should cooperate with law enforcement officers during arrests. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a shooting incident and the arrest of Valentine Dipuka, 30, and Tinashe…

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‘Axing sanctions will lift economy’… top economist says, urges Zimbabwe to back such efforts

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By Takudzwa Dhambu THE current efforts to repeal the United States of America’s sanctions law against Zimbabwe will boost the country’s economy and the lives of ordinary citizens significantly if successful. So says economist and author, Gift Mugano, who adds that it is also critical that Zimbabweans abandon their toxic politics and start working together…

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Police escalate hunt for inciters

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AUTHORITIES have once again put on notice social media trolls who stand accused of seeking to cause anarchy in the country. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said yesterday that they were going all out to bring to book all social media troublemakers. “We…

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Banks must fund horticulture: Haritatos

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AUTHORITIES are urging financial institutions to support horticulture production to expand and grow the sector. This push comes as the government notes that a recent Chinese policy to open “green lanes” for Zimbabwean agricultural products would increase exports of various horticulture products. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend, Agriculture deputy minister Vangelis Haritatos…

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Corrupt practices plague forensic pathology

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Takudzwa DhambuSTAFF WRITERdhambut@dailynews.co.zw MINISTRY of Health has launched a probe into alleged rampant corruption in the delivery of forensic pathology services in public health institutions. Allegations are that the public is being forced to pay for post-mortems and autopsy reports. “The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) has noted with deep concern reports circulating…

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