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‘Skills gap threatening green manufacturing’

HAZEL MARIMBIZA THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has called for increased investment in skills development, saying a skilled workforce is critical to driving the country’s transition to green manufacturing and improving industrial energy efficiency.In an official statement released yesterday, CZI said the shift towards environmentally sustainable production systems required not only new technologies and…

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Stray cat in hostile court takeover

TAPIWA CHIRUME A STRAY cat brought proceedings at the Bulawayo High Court to an unexpected halt last week after it wandered into a courtroom, let out a series of loud cries and stubbornly refused to leave, forcing judicial officers to temporarily abandon the venue.The unusual incident occurred during a murder trial of 19-year-old Bright Tshuma…

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Zim readies for 2026 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon

ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe says preparations for the 2026 Econet Victoria Falls Marathon are well underway, with the stage set for yet another spectacular celebration of sport, wellness, tourism and Zimbabwean hospitality.With just a month to go before the race takes place in the scenic international destination and resort town of Victoria Falls on July 5,…

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Teen pregnancies drop significantly across Zimbabwe

SHAMAINE CHIRIMUJIRI ZIMBABWE recorded a significant decline in teenage motherhood cases in 2024, with births among young girls dropping by over 20 percent.According to the latest Vital Statistics Report released on Thursday by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), births among girls aged between 12 and 19 dropped to 10 041 from the 12 673…

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Sadc ministers back bold integration reforms

Rutendo Ngara SADC justice ministers and attorneys general have endorsed sweeping proposals to deepen regional integration, improve governance, and accelerate economic growth.Among the key strategies evaluated during the week-long summit in Victoria Falls were the rollout of a Sadc uni-visa to ease regional movement and critical progress toward reviving the suspended Sadc Tribunal.Addressing delegates at…

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530 motorcyclists arrested nationwide

Masimba Makwembere POLICE have arrested 530 motorcyclists across the country during an aggressive crackdown on rampant traffic law violations.National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the widespread arrests yesterday, stating that the law enforcement blitz strictly focused on ensuring total compliance with statutory road traffic regulations.“Reference is made to the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s press statement issued…

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Retired chief justice receives farming equipment

BRANDON JOSPHAT PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday honoured retired Chief Justice Luke Malaba with a massive agricultural mechanisation package.The state gesture follows Malaba’s recent retirement after an illustrious judicial career spanning more than four decades, during which he rose through the ranks to become chief justice while overseeing crucial institutional reforms and landmark constitutional rulings.Writing on…

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Regulators crackdown on illegal clinics

HAZEL MARIMBIZA MEDICAL regulators have issued a strict public alert over a spike in illegal health facilities and unlicensed prescription drug sales.In a joint security statement, the Health Professions Authority (HPA) and the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) revealed that routine inspections uncovered an alarming increase in unregistered outlets selling dangerous, regulated prescription medications.“Recent…

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