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CPC engages Zera over counterfeit goods

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THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is engaging the Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Authority to curb the sale of counterfeit electrical goods by errant businesses.CPC spokesperson Kudakwashe Mudereri yesterday told the Daily News that the influx of fake products poses serious safety risks and short-changes consumers.“We are strengthening our operations against errant businesses.‘‘There is widespread unethical conduct,…

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Parly to elect president

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ZIMBABWE faces a major electoral shift after Cabinet approved constitutional amendments extending presidential terms and transferring election powers to Parliament.This comes as Zanu PF continues efforts to persuade President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until 2030, despite his repeated public position that he will not extend his tenure beyond his current constitutional term.Addressing the…

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Outdated regulations choke Byo

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INDUSTRY experts warn that Bulawayo’s vast industrial potential is being undermined by outdated local authority regulations that raise costs.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) Matabeleland Chapter past vice president, Louis Herbst, said while the government had made visible and commendable progress in improving the national ease of doing…

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Woman jailed 15 years for child assault

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A KWEKWE magistrate has sentenced a woman to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy.According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) yesterday, the woman watched pornographic videos with the child before engaging in sexual intercourse with him.“The Kwekwe Magistrates Court sentenced a 20-year-old Kwekwe woman to 15 years’ imprisonment for the aggravated…

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Byo councillors seek presidential intervention

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BULAWAYO councillors say they have been left powerless to enforce municipal by-laws and have appealed to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for urgent intervention.During a recent full council meeting, officials claimed that pervasive intimidation has stripped them of authority, leaving the city unable to curb illegal mining, unregulated transport, and central business district chaos.Councillor Mxolisi Mahlangu described…

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War vets ramp up Geza Heroes’ call

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FORMER freedom fighters are stepping up their campaign for the late liberation struggle stalwart, Blessed Geza, to be declared a national hero.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the secretary general of the Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans Association, Sam Parerenyatwa, confirmed yesterday that they were preparing to formally petition…

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Sport

Scottland break new ground

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REIGNING Premiership champions Scottland have entered into a US$1.5 million deal with South African top-flight side Durban City under which the two clubs will collaborate on talent identification and development.The historic deal, which will see the two clubs hosting tournaments for Under-15 to Under-19 age groups, was announced by Scottland governor Tonderai Sakupwanya at a…

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Zakaria final song laments betrayal, abandonment

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IT appears that sungura music legend Nicholas Zakaria may have died a deeply embittered man, if his final recording is anything to go by.According to his cousin and manager, Lazarus Zakaria, the song titled Vimbo, released posthumously, was composed while he was on his deathbed, reflecting on a lifetime spent helping others, only for that…

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Police deadlines fast-track path to justice

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FOR too long, the wheels of justice in Zimbabwe have turned with a frustrating, soul-crushing slowness. The news that the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is implementing a strict 21-to-60-day deadline for criminal investigations is not just a policy shift; it is a monumental victory for the ordinary citizen.By categorising cases —21 days for petty offences,…

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Zim committed to tourist satisfaction, Manyaya

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THE government says it is committed to ensuring that the well-being and satisfaction of tourists in Zimbabwe is strictly safeguarded.This follows an incident where police officers fined a South African tourist US$30 at a roadblock in Chipinge, Manicaland, for allegedly failing to carry four emergency warning triangles.The encounter came to light after the tourist posted…

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