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Banks implored to boost agriculture investment

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Almot Maqolo THE government is calling for in­creased private bank investment into agriculture, the nation’s economic backbone, while scaling up finance schemes to mitigate lending risks. Speaking at the launch of the 2025-2026 summer agricultural season in Harare yesterday, Agriculture deputy minister Vangelis Haritatos said there was a critical need to improve capital access for…

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Life & Arts

Songbird ropes in Hillcrest School

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Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER RISING Afro-fusion songbird Ru­tendo Jackie collaborated with pupils from Hillcrest Preparatory School on the nostalgic hymn titled ‘Mwari Muri Zuva Redu.’ Produced by the multi-talented instrumentalist-cum-singer Cor­nelius Muponda, popularly known as 3DKeys, the hymn will be part of Jackie’s upcoming album titled Zin­doga a project the singer says will be…

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Mushikashika put on notice

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Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES have put mushikashika cartels and all illegal transport operators on notice, vowing “no sacred cows” in the law enforcement blitz. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed that the law enforcement would intensify efforts to permanently wipe out mushikashika operations, ensuring smooth traffic flow and public safety, especially during the…

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Life & Arts

Macheso cancels weekend gigs…as he honours Zakaria

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Anesu Mirisawu and Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS  SUNGURA kingpin Alick Macheso who was nurtured by departed sungura legend Nicholas “Senior Lecturer” Zakaria has cancelled his weekend gigs in his honour. He was billed to perform at Phil-Jen Country Lodges in Chivhu together with his two sons— Esau and Tatenda. “We have decided to cancel…

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Masvingo battles massive ZiG debt

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Tapiwa Chirume MASVINGO City Council is struggling to recov­er ZiG544.8 million owed by debtors, severely straining service delivery and financial stability. Presenting the council’s latest financial report yesterday, Finance chairperson Bernard Muchokwa revealed that government departments remained the biggest debtors, accounting for over 30 percent of all monies owed. “The council was owed ZiG544 779…

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Sport

AFCON: Pain in store for some …as Super Mario names his men

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Emmanuel MarambeCHIEF SPORTS WRITER TODAY is the day. Warriors coach Marian ‘Mario’ Marinica is set to name his 23-man travelling party for the Africa Cup of Nations finals which get underway in Mo­rocco in 10 days’ time with a number of hopefuls who have been involved in the local team camp over the past week…

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Business

Air Tanzania lands Victoria Falls route

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THE Victoria Falls Internation­al Airport is set to welcome a new air link as Air Tanzania launches its route connecting Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to Zimba­bwe’s iconic Victoria Falls, starting today. The service, dubbed The Wings of Kili­manjaro, will continue on to Cape Town, offering seamless multi-destination travel across Southern and East Africa. The Airports…

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Prudence is more critical than punctuality

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THE announcement by Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube that the 2030 deadline for full dedollarisation is not cast in stone is a breath of fresh air and a powerful signal of policy maturity from the Treasury. This pragmatic stance, which correctly prioritises the achievement of critical economic conditions over an arbitrary timeline, is a monumental step…

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MPs press Ncube over 2026 budget. . . lawmakers want minister to revise contentious proposals

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Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat MEMBERS of Parliament have badgered under pressure minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, in a bid to force him to significantly revise the proposed 2026 National Budget before they can pass it. Debating the much-criticised budget in the august House on Tuesday, chairpersons of parliamentary portfolio committees strongly urged Ncube to…

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Life & Arts

Killer T reflects on life’s journey

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Ashley Moyo SENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER MUSIC star Killer T says her soon-to-be-launched album reflects his life’s journey, which resonates with many people across the social divide. Titled ‘Ndiri Nherera,’ the 13-track album will be launched on Christmas Day at Jongwe Corner in Harare. “The album reflects my life as well as what many people are…

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