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Masimba Makwembere STAFF WRITER makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw TOURISM minister Barbra Rwodzi says Zimbabwe has embarked on a process of refurbishing its infrastructure at and around tourism centres to ensure tourists access them with ease. Speaking in New York at the ongoing United Nations General Assembly Sustainability Week on Wednesday, Rwodzi said tourism was a crucial sector in…

By Brighton Muronzereyi and Patrick Mubwandarikwa PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is confident that the country’s new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), will help to stabilise the economy and further lift the lives of poor citizens. Speaking during the country’s 44th independ ence celebrations in Buhera yesterday, Mnangagwa also implored all Zimbabweans to remain united, and to…

By Ketty NyoniSTAFF WRITERnyonik@dailynews.co.zw THE Harare City Council (HCC) has approved the development of a new master plan, setting aside US$2.89 million for the project. This comes after all local authorities were given an ultimatum to have competent planning functions to the satisfaction of the ministry of Local Government by June 30 this year.According to…

By Brighton Muronzereyi and Patrick MubwandarikwaSTAFF WRITERS PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called for unity to achieve social and economic development. Addressing thousands of people at the country’s 44th independence celebrations in Buhera, Mnangagwa said Zimbabweans must set aside their differences and work for the nation’s prosperity.The celebrations were also attended by a number of opposition…

AUTHORITIES have instituted a forensic audit into the books of the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA). This comes a few months after former ZTA chief executive, Winnie Muchanyuka, resigned from the organisation unexpectedly. Tourism ministry permanent secretary, Takaruza Munyanyiwa, confirmed the development to the Daily News yesterday, adding that the audit would be done within two…

By Bryn Matongo and Masimba Makwembere UNITED Arab Emirates-based solar company, Skypower Global, is set to construct 300 megawatts (MW) solar plants in the country after signing an agreement with Zesa yesterday. Speaking at the World Future Energy Summit underway in Abu Dhabi, Energy minister Edgar Moyo said the agreement between Zesa and Skypower Global…

By Brandon Josphat, Bryn Matongo and Hazel MarimbizaSTAFF WRITERS THE prices of basic goods have generally stabilised since the country introduced a new currency, the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), a fortnight ago. At the same time, a survey conducted by the Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) this week shows that goods priced in ZiG in major supermarkets…

Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government says the distribution of food aid to vulnerable groups in rural and urban communities will be done with no interest in one’s political affiliation. This comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently declared the current drought a national state of disaster, while also appealing for at least US$2 billion in…

THERE is an alarming increase in recorded dog attacks in the country — challenging the saying that dogs are “man’s best friend”. This comes as 6 826 people have been mauled by dogs since the beginning of this year, with the Midlands Province recording the most attacks. The ministry of Health said yesterday that a…