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Hwange Units 1-6 set for revival

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ELECTRICITY output at Hwange Thermal Power Station’s oldest units, one to six, is projected to more than double following a comprehensive rehabilitation programme.Generation is expected to exceed 700 megawatts upon completion. Currently, the six units produce roughly 300 megawatts, significantly lower than their installed capacity.Hwange Power Station maintenance manager Tonderai Machiwana yesterday explained that operational…

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Four arrested in Midlands cattle bust

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POLICE in the Midlands Province have arrested four suspects linked to a suspected stock theft syndicate and recovered 12 cattle, seven of which have since been positively identified by their owners.Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed that the suspects were arrested at Village Mathambekha under Chief Sogwala in Lower Gweru following a tip-off.“We have busted…

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Zina scouts netball stars

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THE Zimbabwe Netball Association (Zina) recently conducted Under-20 trials at Harare Girls High School which attracted over 100 players from across the country.The director of coaching at Zina said the trials were part of an ongoing process to identify and nurture promising athletes who will represent Zimbabwe in upcoming international competitions, including the Region Five…

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Marcy talks love, new music

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WITH Valentine’s Day here, a special occasion when lovers exchange flowers and thoughtful gifts, songbird Marcy Janyure has lined up what promises to be a memorable evening for couples and music lovers alike.After a day filled with romantic outings and intimate celebrations, Marcy will host a Valentine’s Night gig themed around love and appreciation scheduled…

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Churches decry clergy sexual abuse rise

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THE Council of Churches in Africa (CCA) has voiced deep concern over rising sexual abuse by clergy, urging decisive action.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper yesterday, the CCA president, Rocky Moyo, said reports of abuse emerging from churches were shocking and unacceptable.“We keep on receiving reports of rape cases and…

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Unicef bails out satellite schools

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THE government says it has received US$2,4 million from Unicef to support the infrastructural development of satellite schools across the country.Satellite schools were established on various former commercial farms after the 2000 land reform programme to address a shortage of schools in rural and resettled areas.Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, the minister of…

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Can Zimbabweans celebrate Valentine’s Day?

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ON MY way to work today (yesterday), I noticed a striking sight, splashes of red everywhere, particularly among learners in private schools.Red jerseys, red dresses, red ribbons. I paused and wondered: what’s the hype? More importantly, can Zimbabweans really celebrate Valentine’s Day?Valentine’s Day — celebrated every February 14 — did not begin as a celebration…

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Broadcasting giant John Masuku dies

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VETERAN Zimbabwean broadcaster and media executive John Masuku has died. He was 70.In a statement, the Masuku family confirmed that the media personality passed away at his home in Mabelreign, Harare, yesterday.“The Masuku family confirms with profound sadness the passing of Mr John Masuku, who passed away at his home in Mabelreign on the morning…

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January Disease ravages Mat North

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OVER 1 000 cattle have died in Bubi District, Matabeleland North, after an outbreak of January Disease, dealing a heavy blow to livestock-dependent communities and prompting the government to intensify disease control measures.The tick-borne disease had spread to several parts of the district, threatening livelihoods in an area where cattle are central to food security,…

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Tanga Wekwa Sando leads RTG Valentine’s line-up

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MUSIC legend Tanga WekwaSando is set to perform at the Jacaranda Room at Rainbow Towers Hotel and Conference Centre in Harare today, promising an evening of love, wisdom and laughter.The show forms part of Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG)’s nationwide Valentine’s Day dinner series, with themed dining experiences being staged across its properties in candlelit settings.“The…

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