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Bottom-up focus triggers national growth

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THE government has called for a renewed focus on grassroots development, stressing that Zimbabwe’s long-term economic transformation depends on empowering communities from the bottom up.Speaking at a United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) engagement workshop yesterday, the permanent secretary for Presidential Affairs in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Tafadzwa Muguti, said sustainable development could…

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‘New Bill threatens healthcare access stability’

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THE Association of Health Funders of Zimbabwe (AHFoZ) has raised concerns over the proposed Medical Services Amendment Bill, warning that barring medical aid societies from operating healthcare facilities could undermine affordable care.Speaking at an AHFoZ meeting in Harare on Wednesday, the association’s chief executive officer Shylet Sanyanga urged the government to collaborate with industry players.“While…

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Economic strain ravages workforce

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WORKERS have bemoaned the failure to address their plight amid mounting economic pressures, warning that deteriorating wages and the rising cost of living are steadily eroding livelihoods across the country.Speaking at the Workers’ Day commemorations held at Dzivaresekwa Stadium in Harare yesterday, Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) president Muchaneta Taruvinga painted a grim picture…

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Rural workers cry foul over poverty

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RURAL district council workers across the country have raised alarm over deteriorating working conditions, citing low salaries, political interference, and a growing climate of fear within local authorities.In a statement yesterday, the Zimbabwe Rural District Councils Workers Union (ZRDCWU) warned that workers were earning wages far below the poverty datum line, leaving many struggling to…

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Former church mate charged with student rape

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A FORM 3 pupil at Chishawasha High School, Harare, was allegedly drugged and raped by a 34-year-old man, a former church acquaintance, who appeared in court this week.Sani Tinashe Mushakwe of Pomona, accused of raping the teenager, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa.He was remanded in custody until May 14 pending the finalisation of…

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Dam surges spark productivity boom

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ZIMBABWE’S 154 major dams are now averaging over 90 percent capacity, significantly boosting prospects for agriculture, industry, and power generation, according to the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa).This follows a strong 2025-2026 rainy season that has brought much-needed relief after years of below-normal rainfall.Zinwa yesterday said it was continuing to monitor water levels closely to…

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Sport

Africa Day target for NSS reopening

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Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER THE National Sports Stadium is set to finally reopen for local top flight football matches this month, authorities have said. Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Sport, Nicholas Moyo yesterday said the giant facility, which has been undergoing extensive renovations over the last two years, would finally reopen for premiership fixtures…

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Life & Arts

Wedza hosts Workers’ Day concert

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ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ZIMBABWE Federa­tion of Trade Unions is hosting a Workers’ Day concert tonight in Wedza at Wedza Country Club which will see Mark Ngwazi sharing the stage with Kinnah and Young Chamaz among others. Juntal to showcase at Gazal­and RHUMBA artiste Juntal is set to showcase at Club Akaz Gazaland in the capital tomorrow…

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Scourge of xenophobia must end now

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THE streets of Pretoria, South Africa, have once again become a stage for a disturbing theatre of intolerance. This week, as anti-immigrant groups marched through the administrative capital, the echoes of their footsteps resonated far beyond South Africa’s borders, signalling a resurgence of a sickness that threatens the very fabric of African unity. The international…

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Business

CZI intensifies industry consultations on trade

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Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says it is intensi­fying engagements with industry stakeholders to shape Zimbabwe’s position under the Framework Agreement on Economic Partner­ship with China, following a series of nationwide consultations with businesses. In an update yesterday, the CZI said meetings held in Harare, Bula­wayo, and Mutare brought together…

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