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Government unveils plan to boost Mat region industrial growth

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AUTHORITIES have introduced a new strategic framework to stimulate industrial growth in the Matabeleland region. The plan focuses on improving the business environment, boosting local production, and strengthening value chains.  In his key address at the “Doing Business in Matabeleland: A Cross-Sector Conversation on Industrial Growth in Matabeleland” forum on Friday, the minister of Industry,…

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Kaindu wary of wounded CAPS

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HIGHLANDERS gaffer Kelvin Kaindu is wary of the threat posed by tomorrow’s opponents, CAPS United whose poor results in the early stages of the season have resulted in calls for head coach Lloyd Chitembwe’s dismissal from a section of the club’s fans. CAPS United have lost three of their first five league matches this season…

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BCC seeks investors for stadium refurbishment

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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is seeking investors to refurbish and upgrade the iconic Barbourfields Stadium into a world class facility that can host regional and international games.  Speaking at the just ended two day Bulawayo Investment Indaba in BCC, economic development manager Kholisani Moyo said Barbourfields Stadium needed attention as it was…

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BCC slashes budget by US$11m

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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has been forced to revise its 2025 proposed budget downwards by over US$11 million after it was rejected twice by the government for failure to adhere to set guidelines. This comes as Bulawayo remains the only local authority in the country that is yet to have its 2025 budget approved…

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Road accidents costing Zimbabwe US$400 million

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AUTHORITIES say road traffic injuries are costing the country over US$400 million annually, funds which could have been directed towards economic development. Speaking at a stakeholder’s engagement meeting yesterday, the minister of Transport, Felix Mhona, said road traffic injuries were also on the rise and a major cause for concern. “Road injuries cost low and…

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Highlanders, Scottland share spoils

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Highlanders…………………(0) 1 Scottland…………………….(0) 1 SCOTLAND FC’s Mthokozisi Msebe was the hero of the day yesterday after he saved his team from the jaws of defeat when his last minute strike cancelled out Highlanders’ lead as an exciting match ended one-all. Msebe capitalised on a defensive blunder in the box to head the ball home, silencing…

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BCC battles persistent water leakages

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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is grappling with a mounting crisis as it battles persistent water leakages caused by aging and deteriorating supply pipes bringing water to the city from its supply dams. The city’s six main supply dams, situated in Matabeleland South Province, have become a focal point of concern as the outdated infrastructure…

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Kaindu unfazed by Scottland test

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SOUTHERN EDITOR HIGHLANDERS coach Kelvin Kaindu says the Bulawayo giants are braced for this weekend’s blockbuster Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash against moneybags Scottland. The Bulawayo giants have made an average start to the campaign, winning once, drawing once and losing once for a points tally of four. Their opponents this Sunday, Scottland, are…

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‘Don’t be pawns in Zanu PF fight’… firebrand Bhebhe tells Zimbabweans ahead of mooted demos

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THE country’s opposition, as well as ordinary Zimbabweans, should resolutely resist all attempts by brawling Zanu PF bigwigs to use them as pawns in the ruling party’s internal power struggles as had happened in 2017. So says former opposition stalwart, Abednico Bhebhe, who adds that both the opposition and long-suffering members of the public have…

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URL operations inspire parliament

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BULAWAYO-BASED edible oils processor, United Refineries Limited (URL), has captured the attention of lawmakers with its resilience and ambitious growth plans.This was evident on Friday when the parliamentary portfolio committee on Industry and Commerce, led by Zaka South MP Clemence Chiduwa, toured the company.Chiduwa stated that the firm had continued to thrive, with its diversified…

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