Business

‘Use banks to avert armed robberies’

THE Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has urged individuals and businesses to use formal banking channels rather than stashing large sums of money at home or business premises to avert armed robberies. DPC, an independent statutory body established under the DPC Act to administer Zimbabwe’s Deposit Protection Scheme, said police reports show a worrying trend of…

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Editorial Comment

New taxes burden citizens

THE government’s introduction of presumptive taxes on public transport operators, while framed as a necessary measure to boost state revenues, places an unbearable strain on the long-suffering citizens and the small businesses that keep the country moving. This move is a textbook example of a government looking for a quick fiscal fix without considering the…

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Life & Arts

Castle braai fest marks 10 years

Ashley Moyo and Anesu MirisawuSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITERS ORGANISERS of the annual Castle Lager National Braai Festival have lined up 10 provincial events to mark the festival’s 10th anniversary celebrations. The event is organised by Delta Beverages through its brand Castle Lager and the main event is scheduled for October 18 at Glamis Arena in Harare….

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Sport

‘Nees must go’

Emmanuel MarambeCHIEF SPORTS WRITER FOOTBALL stakeholders are calling for Warriors coach Michael Nees to be relieved of his duties following a string of disappointing results in recent months. Nees, who has been in charge of the Warriors since July last year, has overseen just two wins in 12 games. Both wins came against fellow Southern…

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Top Stories

Things look up as government reduces fees… consumers may soon start paying lower prices for goods

By Brighton Muronzereyi and Blessings Mashaya HARD-PRESSED Zimbabweans, as well as the national economy, will soon feel the positive effects of the government’s move to lower some of its onerous fees in the transport and agriculture sectors. This comes after Finance minister Mthuli Ncube confirmed yesterday that authorities were now undertaking comprehensive reforms to improve…

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Sport

Rich pickings at Harare Classic

Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER BODYBUILDERS are in for rich pickings at this year’s edition of the Harare Classic bodybuilding competition after organisers raised the stakes with the winner now set to pocket US$3 000. Last year’s winner won US$2 000. At least 50 top bodybuilders from across the country and continent are expected to…

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Machete gangsters denied bail

Yvonne Ncube in Bulawayo FIVE suspected machete wielding gangsters accused of terrorising residents in Bulawayo’s Killarney and Parklands suburbs have been denied bail. The suspects, identified as Mpho Ncube, Thabani Zondo, Thembalani Sibanda, Ashoton Ncube, and Shelton Ngwenya, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira on six counts, including armed robbery and malicious damage to…

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News

Man up for fatal bar fight

YVONNE NCUBE A BULAWAYO man has appeared in court charged with murder after a fatal bar fight over a spilled drink. Bright Moyo of Pumula North was arraigned before Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody until September 15 for the continuation of his trial. The court heard that…

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Sport

Zim Eagles begin CAVB campaign

By Sandra Hove THE Zimbabwe U20 volleyball team, the Eagles are out to make a mark at the Confederation of African Volleyball (CAVB) Men’s U20 African Nations Volleyball Championship which gets underway in Egypt today. The tournament ends on September 21. Having recently showcased their potential at the Region 5 Youth Games in Namibia last…

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