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Mat North crops show promise

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IN A region traditionally characterised by low rainfall and frequent droughts, Matabeleland North is experiencing a rare and encouraging agricultural season, with early-planted crops reaching full maturity across most districts.Matabeleland North lies largely in Natural Regions IV and V, areas that are typically semi-arid and vulnerable to erratic rainfall, making crop production a perennial challenge…

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Schools face massive procurement fraud

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THE government has called for stricter enforcement of procurement rules in schools following the revelation that more than 100 irregularities were recorded last year, highlighting persistent concerns over corruption and weak oversight.Speaking at a public dialogue organised by Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) in Bulawayo on Friday, the director of procurement in the ministry of Primary…

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Ema urges specialised green courts

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THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has called for the introduction of specialised judicial expertise in handling environmental cases, warning that weak adjudication is undermining efforts to effectively enforce environmental laws and protect communities from degradation.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder engagement meeting on challenges in the investigation, prosecution, and adjudication of environmental cases in Matabeleland on Thursday,…

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New Zimra tax targets landlords

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A NEW presumptive rental income tax, targeting a vast swathe of property owners, including those in the diaspora, has been officially activated by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority.The new policy imposes a mandatory 15 percent flat-rate tax on gross rental income derived from commercial leasing.Unlike traditional income tax, this levy is a “final tax,” meaning landlords…

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Sport

Ndiraya beefs up his squad

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THE rebuilding exercise at Chicken Inn has begun in earnest, with new head coach Tonderai Ndiraya bringing on board several new players as part of efforts to end the title drought that has stretched to a decade.New players who have been added to title-winning Ndiraya’s new regime at the Gamecocks include midfielder Vassilli Kawe, who…

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A ticked off ED blows a gasket

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A MIFFED President Emmerson Mnangagwa tore into errant members of his ruling Zanu PF yesterday, while also demanding an immediate end to the former liberation movement’s worsening internal squabbles.Opening a seminar for Zanu PF central committee members in Gweru, Mnangagwa further warned that there would be serious consequences for people — including party bigwigs —…

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Zimche frets over fake degrees

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THE Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (Zimche) has warned the public against an illegal honorary degree conferment ceremony scheduled for February 13, saying the awards would be “legally worthless”.In a statement yesterday, Zimche said it had identified an unauthorised event expected to take place at a Harare hotel by Iconic International Holdings (Pty) Ltd, a…

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Life & Arts

Lee McKrazy returns to Zim

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SOUTH African Amapiano star Lee McKrazy is set to return to Zimbabwe, where he will share the stage with rising star Atenda Chinx and chart-topping hit-maker King 98 on February 21 at Queen of Hearts in Harare.For Atenda Chinx, daughter of the late veteran musician Chinx ‘‘Cde Chinx’’ Chingaira, the performance marks another significant milestone…

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ZC fixes finances, now faces field

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ZIMBABWE Cricket (ZC) management has earned well-deserved plaudits for the remarkable feat of steering the organisation from the brink of bankruptcy toward long-term solvency.A decade ago, ZC was practically insolvent, burdened by liabilities that far outweighed its assets. This financial death spiral forced the organisation into a period of painful debt restructuring and aggressive cost-cutting.To…

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