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Hazel Marimbiza AUTHORITIES have implored stronger institutional support for small businesses to formalise operations, boost tax compliance, and unlock sustainable long-term growth.Speaking during the launch of the Zimbabwe Entrepreneurship Exchange (ZEEX) on Friday, the minister of Women Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa, said many entrepreneurs were willing to comply with regulations and contribute to national development, but…

RUTENDO NGARA THE founder of Hezy Motors Logistics was remanded in custody yesterday after allegedly defrauding 79 clients of nearly US$1 million in a vehicle import scam.Hazel Silibaziso Mafu, who faces charges of fraud, was remanded in custody until tomorrow for her bail application hearing.The State alleges that from 2022 to date, Mafu marketed and…

Hazel Marimbiza HWANGE Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has recommissioned its rehabilitated coke oven battery, resuming coke production after a 12-year hiatus to boost mineral beneficiation.HCCL Holdings yesterday said the project represented more than the reopening of a production facility, describing it as a key step towards increasing value addition from Zimbabwe’s abundant coal resources.“Today marks…

Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER CITY Parking will overhaul its enforcement rules following public outrage over a vehicle clamped during a child’s medical emergency in Harare.The move came after a video went viral on social media showing a woman whose vehicle was clamped while she stopped to administer emergency oxygen to her five-year-old son, triggering widespread anger…

Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo THE Bulawayo City Council is pressing ahead with pre-paid water meters to recover more than ZiG2,7 billion in unpaid rates and service charges.The proposed system, which has received government backing after previously facing resistance from some residents, is expected to strengthen revenue collection, reduce debt, and improve the delivery of water services.Under…

Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER ZIMBABWE is accelerating plans for seamless border systems with neighbouring nations to eliminate trade delays and boost regional economic integration.The planned reforms were expected to enhance cross-border trade, improve the competitiveness of Zimbabwean exports, and strengthen regional economic ties.Speaking at the Zimbabwe Industrialisation Conference in Harare on Thursday, the minister of Foreign…

GOVERNMENT has renamed its proposed National Health Insur­ance Scheme following legal advice that the initiative does not meet insurance definitions. The proposed legislation forms part of the government’s efforts to establish a sustainable healthcare financing mechanism aimed at ex­panding access to quality health services while reducing out-of-pocket expenses for patients in public health institutions. Responding…

POLICE have warned that escalating drug and substance abuse is driving young people into theft, robbery, and violent crime across Zimbabwe. Speaking during a crime aware­ness campaign in Bulawayo yester­day, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said drug abuse had become one of the country’s biggest challenges, with far-reaching effects on families and communities. “One of…

Yvonne Ncube BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO dentist has been fined US$100 after being convicted of threatening to kill a colleague through WhatsApp messages. Macintosh Gwiza, 43, who works at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH), appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Golden Muyambo, where he was convicted after trial despite pleading not guilty. He was fined US$100 or, alter­natively, sentenced…

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A BOTCHED aviation fuel deal landed a Harare man in court for al­legedly defrauding a business partner of US$130 000. Norman Hondo Manyevere ap­peared before Harare regional magis­trate Jesse Kufa facing fraud charges and was granted US$1 000 bail. He was also ordered to surrender his travel documents and remanded…