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Private sector challenged to invest

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THE government has called on private players to invest in village business units (VBUs), a transformative approach to rural development. Speaking at a Jairos Jiri Vocational Training Centre event in Umguza district yesterday, the Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services (ARDAS) rural development director, Leonard Munamati, said VBUs were key in improving livelihoods. “To support…

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Authorities fight counterfeits, protect investment

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AUTHORITIES say they are intensifying their crackdown on counterfeit and substandard prod­ucts, as the proliferation of fake goods is under­mining investor confidence and threatening the country’s economic progress. Speaking at a Consumer Protection Commission conference yesterday, the deputy minister of Indus­try and Commerce, Raj Modi, said fake products were corrosive and a threat to development….

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Commission prosecutes 2k errant businesses

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THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) says it has prosecuted close to 2 000 businesses this year for various offences ranging from selling expired goods to distributing counterfeit products in a move meant to protect consumers from harmful and deceptive trade practices. Speaking during an annual consumer protec­tion conference yesterday, CPC board chair­person, Respina Zinyanduko, said…

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Government launches key aquaculture guidelines

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THE government has launched the National Hatchery Management Guidelines, a development expected to boost fingerling production and accel­erate progress toward a US$1 billion aquaculture economy. Officiating at the launch yesterday, the deputy minister of Agriculture, Davis Marapira, said the guidelines represented a decisive shift toward a more organised and efficient aquacul­ture industry. “It is with…

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Masuka calls for agric-transformation

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THE government is calling for bold, coordinated action in the agricul­tural sector to move beyond simple production and build resilient food systems. Speaking during a strategic review session, the minister of Agriculture, Anxious Masuka, said Zimbabwe must shift towards resilient food systems that improve livelihoods and anchor economic growth. “We must begin to look at…

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ZPCS targets self-sufficiency

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THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) is targeting self-sufficiency by promoting entrepreneurship and innovation within its ranks. Speaking during a pass-out parade in Ntabazinduna over the weekend, ZPCS Commissioner-General Moses Chihobvu said the institution had embraced transformational leadership and an entrepreneurial approach in managing its institutions. “Under the visionary leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa…

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Community correctional centres on the cards

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PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangag­wa says the country is advancing the establishment of community correctional centres to provide non-custodial alternatives for selected inmates. Addressing a Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) pass-out parade at Ntabazinduna Training Depot yesterday, Mnan­gagwa said proper rehabilitation of inmates was key in driving develop­ment. “The government is advancing the establishment of community…

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Government urges swift GBV reporting

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THE government is imploring Bula­wayo communities to intensify the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by reporting all cases quickly to authorities. Speaking during a community en­gagement in Cowdray Park yesterday, a representative from the ministry of Women Affairs, Clayton Maradzano, stated that stopping GBV required a collective effort, consistent reporting, and stronger partnerships between authorities…

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‘Local leaders must guide development’

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THE government is urging local leaders to collaborate with inves­tors, guiding community-centred development and enhancing liveli­hoods through devolution. Speaking during an engagement with Gwanda residents on Friday, the Minister of State for Mata­beleland South, Albert Nguluvhe, stressed that devolution empow­ered local communities to make decisions about their resources. “Development should not be from top to…

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Byo confirms suspected HFMD

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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has implored parents to be vigilant in monitoring their children following reports of suspected Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) cases. In a statement yesterday, BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said residents should observe strict hygiene measures and report any sus­pected cases to the nearest healthcare facility. “The City of…

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