THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) devalued the ZIG by about 40 percent — to nearly 25 to the US dollar — while also raising interest rates to 35 percent yesterday, in a bid to stabilise prices. At the same time, authorities have begun to consult key stakeholders to address the myriad challenges currently buffeting…
Masimba Makwembere THERE was much pomp and ceremony as the Association of African Universities (AAU) launched its regional offices at the Women’s…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa HEALTH minister Douglas Mombeshora has pleaded with nurses to always remain loyal and patient as the government was working on addressing their concerns. He was speaking at the graduation of nurses from the Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare yesterday. Mombeshora implored the nurses not to leave the country in search of…
By Stella Madzivanyika PLAN International Zimbabwe and Impact Hub have launched a US$3, 7 million digital skills programme for young people. Sweden’s ambassador to Zimbabwe Per Lindgarde said the programme,which is funded by the Scandinavian country, was meant to empower young people in terms of digital skills. “The project focuses on implementing sustainable innovation hubs…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has implored local banks to create an enabling environment that promotes the financial inclusion of ordinary Zimbabweans. This was said by the RBZ governor, John Mushayavanhu, during the official opening of the Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (Baz) offices in Alexandra Park, Harare yesterday. He said the banking sector has…
ORGANISED business wants an urgent meeting with authorities to share ideas around the volatility of the ZiG, as well as rising inflation and prices of basic goods in the country. Speaking in Harare yesterday, after a meeting of manufacturers and retailers, the new president of the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) — Mucha Mkanganwi —…
AUTHORITIES say they are working on formalising the operations of most illegal ports of entry to counter the trafficking of persons and goods across countries. This comes as the government is introducing computerised and online border management systems at all border posts to improve efficiency, eliminate errors, reduce human interface and curb potential corruption. This…
INDEPENDENT national television station, 3Ktv, is continuing to grow from strength to strength. This comes as top higher education institution, the Women’s…
By Nyasha KunyiswaSENIOR STAFF WRITER THE National Aids Council (Nac) has teamed up with traditional leaders to provide food to people living with HIV/ Aids through the Zunde RaMambo/Isiphala SeNkosi programme. The initiative, which is part of measures to mitigate the El Ninoinduced drought, comes after people living with HIV/Aids in Mashonaland Central Province have…
Yvonne Ncube IN BULAWAYO A MARRIED man, 34, from Pumula South in Bulawayo who assaulted his girlfriend, 26, to death over alleged cheating has been sentenced to an effective 18 years in prison. Moses Remayi appeared before Justice Evangelista Kabasa at the Bulawayo High Court and pleaded not guilty to the charge but was convicted…
