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Zimplats commissions US$100m plant

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By Rutendo Ngara ONE of the country’s leading platinum producers, Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Zimplats), yesterday commissioned a US$104m concentrator plant that will boost production from 4,2 million metric tonnes to 6,2 million metric tonnes of concentrate per annum. Speaking on behalf of President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Mines minister Winston Chitando said the project was a testament…

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Prices madness continues unabated

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By Ketty Nyoni AS THE Zimbabwean dollar continues to lose its value against the US dollar, hard pressed consumers continue to bear the brunt, as prices of goods and services continue to go up daily. As of yesterday, the local currency was trading at $5 985 at the interbank rate and $9 000 on the…

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Cremation only way to save burial space: BCC

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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says the only way to save burial space in the country’s second capital is for residents to cremate their loved ones or bury them at their rural homes. This comes as residents are vehemently opposed to cremation, which they argue is against their traditional beliefs and African culture. Residents have…

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18 months jail for man found with python skin

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Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A MAN from Nyamandlovu in Matabeleland North Province has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after he was found guilty of possessing a python skin. Buzani Nyathi, 23, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga where he was convicted and sentenced for contravening Section 45 (1) (b) of the Parks…

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OK Zimbabwe assures shoppers of thrilling 2024 Grand Challenge

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By Ketty Nyoni LEADING supermarket chain, OK Zimbabwe, has assured its shoppers that its traditional OK Grand Challenge promotion for 2024 will be more thrilling compared to previous editions. This year’s 34th edition was held on June 3, running under the theme; “My Happy Place” and saw the grand winner, Virginia Dende, from Kadoma walking…

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Grandson axes granny (96)

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A 32-YEAR-OLD man from Emakhandeni suburb in Bulawayo yesterday appeared in court facing attempted murder charges following allegations he axed his 96-year-old grandmother on the head following a heated misunderstanding. Hloniphani Ncube appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Collet Ncube and pleaded guilty before he was remanded in custody to July 2. State allegations are that…

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Green Fuel still hopeful on stadium…as Zifa inspects Chisumbanje

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PREMIERSHIP debutants, Green Fuel, have set their sights on hosting home matches at their Green Fuel Sports Arena when the topflight league resumes next month, as renovations at the venue are almost complete with the Zifa First Instance Board (FIB) set to conduct an inspection today. The Chisumbanje-based side were promoted from the Zifa Eastern…

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Zimbabwe beat Uganda to maintain perfect start at Billie Jean Cup

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By Emmanuel MarambeSPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE extended their winning run at the ongoing Billie Jean Cup Africa Group III tournament in Nairobi yesterday after edging Uganda 2-1 in the best-of-three tie. Just like in the previous day’s win over Ghana, Sasha Chimedza was first on the court for Zimbabwe and took on Zaituni Akeza in the…

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Let us eradicate child malnutrition

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THE United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) has established national multi-sectoral food and nutrition security committees as part of a bigger effort to curb child malnutrition. This merits praise. Nevertheless, a coordinated effort is necessary to overcome child malnutrition. The nation’s dismal economic state has a greater impact on the little ones. It doesn’t seem…

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