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ED vows action on maternal, cancer deaths

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Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says his administration is taking measures to address maternal deaths, rising cancer cases and other health challenges through increased investment in healthcare infrastructure, equipment and personnel.This comes after the country last year recorded 6 177 neonatal deaths and 563 maternal deaths from 410 051 deliveriesAddressing the ruling party women’s…

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Tobacco sales surge past US$882m

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Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER ZIMBABWE’S 2026 tobacco marketing season has generated over US$882 million after growers sold 353,8 million kilogrammes, as the selling period enters its final stages.In a statement yesterday, the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) said that as of July 17, growers had sold 353 813 565 kilogrammes of tobacco valued at US$882…

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Musician Holy Ten granted bail

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Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER HIP-HOP musician Mukudzei Chitsama, popularly known as Holy Ten, has appeared in court accused of raping a 14-year-old girl without protection.Chitsama was granted US$500 bail by Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa.He was ordered to surrender his passport, report once every week to Hatfield Police Station, and reside at his given address…

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Vic Falls Rainforest reopens after intrusion

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Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THE Victoria Falls Rainforest has reopened following a temporary closure caused by two elephants entering the protected site, with authorities declaring the area safe.The iconic tourist attraction was closed for about two and a half hours on Tuesday as Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) rangers monitored the elephants’ movements and safely…

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Govt pushes joint effort for milk

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Mishma ChakanyukaSTAFF WRITER GOVERNMENT has called for stronger dairy sector collaboration to boost domestic milk consumption by making dairy products significantly more affordable and accessible.The high cost of dairy products in Zimbabwe is being driven by elevated production, feed and utility expenses, forcing local processors to maintain high retail prices to remain viable.Speaking at the…

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Operators implored to leverage London route

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Hazel MarimbizaIN BULAWAYO AUTHORITIES have implored tourism operators to capitalise on Air Zimbabwe’s restored Harare–London route by developing competitive travel packages to boost international visitor arrivals.Speaking during consultations on the National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) 2026-2030 in Bulawayo yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Takaruza Munyanyiwa, said the resumption…

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NRZ, BBR clinch lithium export deal

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HAZEL MARIMBIZA NATIONAL Railways of Zimbabwe(NRZ) has partnered with Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway(BBR) to transport lithium concentrate from Gwanda to Mozambique’s Maputo Port for global export.In a statement yesterday, the NRZ said the partnership commenced with the departure of the first train carrying 1 000 tonnes of lithium concentrate from the newly-commissioned BBR West Nicholson rail…

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Central bank ZiG drive intensifying

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 Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE central bank is ramping up its efforts to expand the use of the ZiG in the economy, including pushing for most government payments to be in the local currency and pressing all traders to accept it. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — a bullish…

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Elephant causes alarm at Vic Falls

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 Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER AUTHORITIES have temporarily shut down the popular Victoria Falls Rainforest area at the world famous national park, after an elephant was sighted at the mega tourist at­traction, triggering safety alarms. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) confirmed yesterday that strict entry restrictions to the area would remain in force…

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Haz pushes for dedicated tourism finance

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Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERTHE Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe(Haz) has urged banks to establish dedicated financing windows for tourism as preparations for the 2029 Trade Fair accelerate.Speaking at a media briefing in Harare yesterday, Haz president Emmah Kativu said the sector was moving from planning to implementation following a recent joint conference between Haz and the Bankers…

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