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SME trade safeguards underutilized: CTC

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ALMOT MAQOLO ZIMBABWE’ small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are failing to utilise trade remedy safeguards against unfair imports due to low awareness and participation, the Competition and Tariff Commis­sion (CTC) said in its Q1 2026 report. Zimbabwe’s long-marginal­ised SME sector is beginning to receive infrastructural attention that reflects its importance to the economy. SMEs account…

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SME trade safeguards underutilized: CTC

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ALMOT MAQOLO ZIMBABWE’ small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are failing to utilise trade remedy safeguards against unfair imports due to low awareness and participation, the Competition and Tariff Commis­sion (CTC) said in its Q1 2026 report. Zimbabwe’s long-marginal­ised SME sector is beginning to receive infrastructural attention that reflects its importance to the economy. SMEs account…

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Chivayo shows off new DeMbare bus

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SPORTS WRITER HARARE giants Dynamos yesterday got a morale boost ahead of their match against Hardrock after businessman Wicknell Chivayo shared images of the new team bus he purchased for them in fulfilment of a promise he made to the team earlier this month. Yesterday, Chivayo also pledged US$50 000 for the Dynamos players which…

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Local products strengthen grip on retail sector

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MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE LOCALLY manufactured products are con­tinuing to gain ground in the country’s retail sector, with the government saying more than two-thirds of goods now found on supermarket shelves are produced locally. The development comes amid ongoing ef­forts to promote import substitution, strengthen local industry and reduce reliance on imported goods under the government’s industrialisation…

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Three provinces to face acute food shortage: WFP

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PARTS of Manicaland, Masvingo and Mata­beleland South provinces are expected to face food shortages despite improved national crop production following above-normal rainfall dur­ing the agricultural season, the World Food Pro­gramme (WFP) has said. In its latest report released yesterday, WFP flagged the three provinces despite improved crop performance across most parts of the country. “Zimbabwe’s…

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Econet Vic Falls Marathon set for biggest edition yet

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SPORTS WRITER The 2026 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon (EVFM) is shaping up to be the big­gest edition in the event’s history, after major race catego­ries sold out nearly two months before race day, indicating the growing global appeal of Zimba­bwe’s premier marathon. Scheduled for July 5 in Victo­ria Falls, the marathon continues to cement its…

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Government to set development scorecards for provinces

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TAPIWA CHIRUME THE government says it will introduce provincial development indices and per­formance dashboards to track key priori­ties across provinces as part of efforts to improve service delivery, strengthen account­ability and drive economic growth. Speaking during the Second Provincial De­velopment Committee meeting in Harare on Wednesday, permanent secretary for Presiden­tial Affairs and Devolution Tafadzwa Muguti…

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Claim holders face arrest over illegal mining

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THE government says it is moving to restore order in the mining sector and will arrest owners of mining claims who allow illegal artisanal miners to operate on their concessions. This development comes amid growing concern over fatal mining accidents across the country with some registered claim holders being fingered for al­lowing illegal mining activities…

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Zimbabwe swings into International Pairs showdown

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PATRICK MUBWANDARIKWA Sports Writer THE 2026 edition of the world’s largest amateur golf competition, the Sterling International Pairs Golf Tournament, was officially launched in Harare on Friday night, with qualifiers teeing off yesterday and set to run until August 22 across the country. The prestigious tournament has drawn massive interest from Zimba­bwe’s amateur golfing community,…

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8 Catholic perish in road accident

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MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE EIGHT Roman Catholic members died while others were injured in a road traffic accident that occurred yes­terday at Deka Bridge in Hwange, Matabeleland North Province. Police national spokesperson Paul Ny­athi confirmed the accident yesterday and said the victims were coming from a church event. “The ZRP reports a fatal road traffic ac­cident at…

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