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Climate change forces urgent govt action

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SHAMAINE CHIRIMUJIRI CLIMATE change is taking a heavy toll on Zimbabwe, forcing the government to roll out urgent, wide-ranging adaptation measures.Addressing the Senate last week, the minister of Agriculture, Anxious Masuka, warned that shifting weather patterns were no longer a distant risk, but a present and intensifying reality affecting agriculture, water supplies, and food security.“Climate…

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Backyard alcohol factories irk govt

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RUTENDO NGARA ILLICIT backyard breweries risk the future of the youth and general consumers, the Ministry of Industry has warned.This comes after police arrested at least 42 people in Southerton, Harare, for manufacturing alcohol without following due process.In a statement yesterday, the ministry said from their inspection, at least 40 business entities were prosecuted for…

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Business

ZNCC annual congress on this week

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KUDZANAI GEREDE THE Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) annual congress will kick off this Wednesday in Victoria Falls as business stakeholders converge to chart a new course in the wake of emerging challenges confronting the economy.The four-day event comes at a time businesses are facing rising operating costs driven by mounting geopolitical tensions, particularly…

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Lithium miners seek tax relief

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Adelaide Moyo in Victoria Falls ZIMBABWE’s lithium producers have appealed to the government for tax relief, warning that the country’s high-tax regime is threatening the survival of operations and future investments.Speaking at the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe Annual Conference, chairman of the Lithium Producers Association, Innocent Rukweza said local miners were currently saddled with…

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Authorities crack down on infrastructure vandals

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tapiwa chirume POLICE are intensifying operations against infrastructure vandals to protect public utilities from theft and sabotage.Criminal Investigation Department (CID) spokesperson Rachel Muteweri said the police remained committed to bringing offenders to justice, warning that courts were imposing stiff sentences on those convicted of vandalising essential infrastructure.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police continue to intensify efforts to…

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Miners face US$10 billion capital funding gap

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Adelaide Moyo in Victoria Falls ZIMBABWE’S mining industry requires US$10 billion over the next five years to sustain operations and ramp up production, an official has revealed.Speaking at the Chamber of Mines of Zimbabwe’s Annual Mining Conference, the chamber’s immediate past president John Musekiwa said the sector required affordable capital and improved infrastructure to sustain…

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‘Corruption undermining access to water’

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hazel marimbiza Transparency International Zimbabwe has demanded immediate accountability and increased investment in essential water, sanitation, and hygiene infrastructure.The anti-corruption watchdog warned that corruption and weak governance continue to deny many Zimbabwean children access to essential public services.In a statement to mark the Day of the African Child last week, commemorated under the theme “Ensuring…

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Karanda hospital expands to meet demand

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SHAMAINE CHIRIMUJIRI KARANDA Mission Hospital in Mashonaland Central Province is expanding its infrastructure and clinical services to accommodate more than 140 000 patients who seek care annually.Established in 1961, the hospital had grown into one of Zimbabwe’s leading mission health institutions, providing high-quality healthcare services to patients from across the wider region.Speaking during a media…

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Sport

Scottland eye top-five sweep

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Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER SCOTTLAND will be eyeing to con­quer the fourth top-five opponent in five games when they take on Ngezi Platinum Stars at Baobab Stadium this afternoon. Mabviravira are head­ing into the encounter against Madamburo sitting top of the log table with 37 points, four ahead of second-placed CAPS United and five…

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Life & Arts

Curtains come down on Chibuku Neshamwari provincials

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SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE Chibuku Ne­shamwari Traditional Dance Festival pro­vincial competitions have reached their climax, with Manicaland and Midlands set to crown their champions today, bringing this year’s provincial contests to a close. In Manicaland, the competition will be held at Mandel Bar in Wat­somba, Nyanga, while Midlands’ contestants will battle for top hon­ours at…

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