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The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has dismissed a fake claim made by an X user, with username of the Ministry’s Minister Honourable Anxious Jongwe Masuka regarding a funding opportunity for farmers. The fake X account claimed that the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development in collaboration with […]
The 6th Privacy Symposium Africa (PSA) is set to take place on the 19th of November 2024, in Harare, focusing on the intersection of policy frameworks, technological advancements, and societal needs for effective privacy protection. This year’s theme, “Bridging Policy, Technology, and Societal Dynamics for Effective Privacy Protection,” will examine data collection, processing, storage, and […]
A security guard, Action Chakauya (35), has been charged with negligently causing serious damage to property after allegedly starting a fire that destroyed the Mbare Musika Retail Market. The incident occurred on October 8th when Chakauya was on duty at a premises opposite the market. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, he started a small […]
Formal traders in Zimbabwe are grappling with increased competition from informal traders, whose operations are not subject to the same taxes and regulatory obligations. This imbalance has left formal businesses struggling to maintain profitability, as informal traders can offer lower prices without the burden of compliance costs. At the recent Consignment-Based Conformity Assessment (CBCA) stakeholders’ […]
A Beitbridge man, Aleck Mapita, has been found guilty of robbery and sentenced to a fine of $150 or three months in prison. Additionally, he was given a six-month prison term, with three months suspended. Mapita was arrested after he and an unidentified accomplice robbed a man and his female companion who were parked along […]
The Africa Diaspora Forum (ADF) has expressed deep concern regarding the recent tensions between South Africans and migrant-owned businesses, particularly among native black South Africans and businesses of color. In a statement, the Forum underlined that these tensions often stem from issues related to business conduct and adherence to health standards. It is alarming that […]
President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially opened ZimTrade’s annual Export Week yesterday at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo. Held under the theme ”Qala, Tanga, Start”, the event aims to foster dialogue between the business community and policymakers on key issues in the export industry. This premier platform connects international buyers with local producers, enhancing […]
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Mr. Pungwa Kunaka, has raised alarm over significant mineral losses occurring during exports, with Zimbabwe reportedly losing valuable resources, especially to neighboring South Africa. He stressed that inadequate monitoring systems at mines and border posts are contributing to these leakages, undermining the country’s ability […]
The government is set to compensate farmers whose land was acquired during the 2000 land reform program, with payments scheduled to begin in the last quarter of 2024 and continue into 2025. On the 16th of October, Minister of Finance, Development and Investment Promotion, Professor Mthuli Ncube, announced that USD $20 million has been allocated […]
The Voluntary Media Council of Zimbabwe (VMCZ) will hold its 4th Media Awards in Social Accountability on November 4, 2024. The awards recognize excellence in investigative journalism, particularly in areas related to HIV, sexual reproductive health rights, food security, and agriculture. Caroline Kuhudzai, Program Officer for VMCZ, noted that the awards aim to promote high-quality […]
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