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‘Climate change a blessing in disguise’

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THE Business Council for Sustainable Development in Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) says climate change can be a blessing in disguise for businesses if they craft innovative solutions to mitigate it. Speaking during a stakeholder engagement meeting on Wednesday, BCSDZ executive director Dingane Sithole said there were numerous opportunities for companies to develop the nation through innovative climate…

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‘Drug-dealing parents using kids as mules’

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Staff writer in BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have confirmed that some parents or guardians involved in selling illegal drugs are using their children as mules and have vowed to end such practices. This comes as the police have intensified a crackdown on drug dealers in the country. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement yesterday, Bulawayo acting…

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BCC to repossess undeveloped stands

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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is planning to repossess at least 133 undeveloped residential stands that have not been developed over the past two years. The owners have since been advised to approach the local council’s officials and present “compelling cases” of why they were not developing the stands within the next 30 days to…

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ZimStat warns against imposters

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THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has warned citizens to be cautious of individuals posing as their or ministry of Home Affairs officials visiting households and requesting national identity particulars for a purported upcoming census. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ZimStat public relations officer Ronald Chiringa said they had received reports of bogus officials…

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Zimra pushes for efficient import, export processes

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Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) is pushing to improve facilitation of import and export processes to boost industrial growth. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting yesterday, Zimra regional manager Bekezela Majokojoko said smooth processes would attract more industry players. “Zimra is committed to supporting Zimbabwean industries and products through facilitation of imports…

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Bulawayo identifies new cemetery

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COUNCIL officials here have identified a new cemetery site with the capacity to accommodate 80 000 graves at Goodhope Farm, as the city grapples with rapidly dwindling burial space. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting yesterday, the metro’s director of town planning, Wisdom Siziba, said the new site would go a long way to alleviating the…

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Bulawayo detective shot dead by robbers

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A CRIMINAL Investigation Department (CID) detective was shot dead on Thursday night as a police crack team pursued armed robbers in Bulawayo’s Pumula South suburb. This comes as the country is grappling with a worrying increase in armed robbers who have become a menace in communities. The latest incident was confirmed yesterday by national police…

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Mistrust stalls BCC water utility plans

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BULAWAYO stakeholders yesterday failed to collaborate and draft a final information package outlining the nature of a proposed water utility after tempers flared during a consultative meeting organised by the city council. The proposed water utility will supply drinking water and manage wastewater for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. In a bid to put the…

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Police concerned over rising child sexual abuse cases

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THE police have expressed concern over the increasing number of sexual abuse and rape cases involving minors across the country.In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said most of these crimes are perpetrated by individuals entrusted with the care and protection of vulnerable children.“These include parents, brothers, nephews, guardians, and other relatives. In…

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FAO to strengthen food safety standards

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Staff writer in Bulawayo THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has committed to strengthening Codex food safety standards in Zimbabwe to promote consumer health and safety. International food safety standards are coordinated through the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which implements joint FAO and World Health Organisation food standards. Codex plays a crucial role in developing international…

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