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Neonatal deaths rise as maternal decline

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NEONATAL deaths in Zimbabwe have increased while maternal deaths have significantly decreased, the minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora, said yesterday.Speaking during Zimbabwe reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAHN) conference in Harare, Mombeshora said the country has made progress in reducing the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth.“Over the past…

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Fake collateral lands businessman in court

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THE director of Super-C Group is in trouble for acquiring a US$160 000 loan from a local bank using assets he did not own as collateral.Alvin Muparutsa and his company are facing fraud charges.However, Muparutsa was granted US$1 000 bail by Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa.The court heard that sometime in May 2024, Super-C Group…

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Floating Kariba solar plant nigh

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THE planned floating solar project on Lake Kariba has secured US$400 million that will allow the novel venture to generate 1 000 megawatts when it comes on stream.Spearheaded by Green Hybrid Power Private Limited, the innovative project is now on course to become Africa’s first large-scale floating solar plant once construction works begin later this…

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Premiership calls Hardrock to order

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THE Premier Soccer League (PSL) says it had to rein in Castle Lager Premier Soccer League newcomers Hardrock FC after they unprocedurally hiked gate charges for their season opening match against champions Scottland.The match is scheduled for Sunday.Hardrock had set the price for the cheapest ticket at US$10 for the match which is set to…

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‘Screens meant to rebrand Zim’s image’

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ABUSE of office-accused former minister of Foreign Affairs Walter Mzembi has defended the loaning of public viewing screens as a strategic move to sanitise Zimbabwe’s image following the 2008 political violence.Testifying before High Court judge, Justice Benjamin Chikowero, yesterday, Mzembi argued that the US$200 000 screens he donated to churches as minister of Tourism were…

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Life & Arts

Nama fall-out exposes faultlines over music rights

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AS THE dust settles on this year’s National Arts Merit Awards, simmering tensions over who owns — and who may perform — collaborative hits continue to ripple through Zimbabwe’s music industry.The controversy erupted around the recent edition of the awards hosted by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (Nacz), with disputes over stage performances quickly…

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Opinion & Analysis

Gunboat diplomacy, global economic suicide

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THE smoke rising over Tehran today signals more than just the destruction of a government; it marks the cold-blooded incineration of international law.By launching a decapitation strike against Iran’s Supreme Leader and his military command — at the very moment the world believed diplomatic talks were a viable path — the United States and Israel…

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Mining syndicate fails to stop eviction

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THE High Court has dismissed an urgent application by Chimurenga Mining Syndicate seeking to stop their eviction from a Nyanga mining claim.The High Court dismissed the application by Chimurenga Mining Syndicate and two of its representatives, Douglas Mahiya and Nathan Manyuchi, ruling that the writ of ejectment issued against them was lawful and enforceable.The applicants…

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Chatunga bail bid hits a snag

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The bail application of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of the late former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe, has been postponed after proceedings at the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court were unable to continue.Mugabe and his co-accused, Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, appeared in court yesterday, where their bail hearing was scheduled to proceed.Instead, the matter was delayed to tomorrow, due…

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