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ADB backs Zim’s development strategy

THE African Development Bank has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Zimbabwe’s national development strategy, pledging assistance to accelerate economic growth, strengthen key sectors, and promote inclusive and sustainable development.This comes as the European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country, including through the country’s arrears clearance and debt restructuring, and structured dialogue with…

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Cases of rabies on the increase

THE government is ramping up its surveillance and monitoring efforts in the light of the recent surge in rabies cases in the country.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, confirmed the move yesterday.“We have seen an increase in rabies cases…

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Macheso dazzles Dzivaresekwa

SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso mesmerised revellers in Dzivaresekwa, Harare, on Friday night with a scintillating performance at Padziva Bar.The concert lived up to its billing and exceeded expectations as hundreds of fans thronged the venue to witness the legendary musician in action.From the moment he stepped on stage, Macheso, backed by his Orchestra Mberikwazvo outfit,…

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Govt intensifies Harare roads rehab

THE government has intensified efforts to rehabilitate deteriorating roads in Harare following the commissioning of a high-capacity asphalt plant designed to accelerate road repairs.Speaking at the commissioning in Harare, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Transport, Joy Makumbe, said the facility marks a major step toward improving urban road infrastructure.“This asphalt plant is highly…

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Private players lead urban renewal

PRIVATE players have pledged commitment to supporting the government’s urban renewal and infrastructure modernisation agenda.Speaking during the commissioning of the state-of-the-art Gandi Mall in Chinhoyi, owned and developed by Persimmon Property Developers, at the weekend, the manager of the project, Michelle Yambira, said the favourable investment climate had enabled local investors to participate in the…

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Zim gets state enterprise funding

THE country’s bid to transform the way in which state enterprises are run has received a boost from the African Development Fund (ADF) as the government moves to strengthen institutional support for reforms in the sector.This comes as the country is seeking to undertake the institutional support for the state enterprise reform project aimed at…

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EU pledges US$54m forbiodiversity conservation

THE European Union (EU) has pledged US$40 million to support Zimbabwe’s biodiversity conservation efforts, with part of the funding targeted at reducing human-wildlife conflict and promoting sustainable coexistence between communities and wildlife.This comes as the country is currently grappling with conflict among humans and wildlife, with communities near game parks the most affected.Speaking to the…

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Woman jailed for minor abuse

A 43-YEAR-OLD woman from Vumbachikwe in Gwanda has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing her tenant’s five-year-old son.Sibonokuhle Nkala denied the charge of aggravated indecent assault when she appeared before Gwanda regional magistrate Sithembiso Ndebele.Nkala was convicted after a full trial and was sentenced to an effective 17…

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Govt approves US$220 Byo budget

THE government has approved the city of Bulawayo’s 2026 budget, allowing the local authority to begin implementing its planned programmes for the year.The approved budget amounts to just over US$220 million, with US$153 million allocated to revenue expenditure and US$67 million set aside for capital projects.Unlike the previous year, when budget approval was delayed until…

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