Zimra Enforces New Vehicle Import Registration to Combat Customs Fraud

ZIMRA Offices (file photo) By George SwareiThe Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has implemented new regulations requiring all vehicles imported through the country’s borders, specifically Beitbridge and Plumtree, to obtain number plates from the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) before leaving the ports of entry or transit sheds.This rule, which took effect on June 1, aims to…

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Former Deputy Minister Simelisizwe Sibanda Issues Public Apology Over Tribalism Concerns

Former Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education Simelisizwe Sibanda By George Swarei Harare, Zimbabwe – July 2, 2024 – Honourable Simelisizwe Sibanda, the former Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, issued a public apology today following widespread criticism over his recent comments regarding a teacher’s language proficiency, which were perceived as tribalistic. In…

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Zimbabwe Scales Up Food Deficit Mitigation and Urban Cash Transfer Programmes

Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Honourable July Moyo By George Swarei Harare, Zimbabwe — The Cabinet has unveiled a comprehensive report on the Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy and Urban Cash Transfer Programme, presented by the Minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Honourable July Moyo. The report outlines the government’s intensified…

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Zimbabwe’s National Health Strategy Shows Promising Results in Mid-Term Report

Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Douglas Mombeshora By George Swarei Harare, Zimbabwe — The Cabinet has reviewed the mid-term performance report for Zimbabwe’s National Health Strategy (2021-2024), presented by Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. Douglas .T. Mombeshora. The report highlights significant improvements in life expectancy, public health expenditure, medicine availability, and…

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Evacuation Orders a ‘Death Sentence’ When No Safe Place to Go in Gaza

Dr Tamer Almassri Palestinian Envoy to Harare By George Swarei Gaza Strip – In blatant defiance of international law and United Nations Security Council resolutions, two massacres were committed against Palestinian families in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours. At least 23 Palestinians were killed in bombings carried out by Israeli occupation aircraft…

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NetOne Takes Connectivity to the Margins, Bridging Zimbabwe’s Digital Divide

By Edward Makuzva In a groundbreaking initiative, NetOne has launched a nationwide roadshow series to extend digital inclusion to communities largely overlooked in the digital era. The #MunhuWeseKuNetOne campaign aims to bridge Zimbabwe’s connectivity divide, making digital solutions accessible to all. In an interview with this publication, NetOne Chief Commercial Officer, Learnmore Musunda added that…

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President Mnangagwa Removes Deputy Minister Amid Tribalism Scandal

By George Swarei In a decisive move against tribalism and discrimination, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa has removed Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Hon. Simelisizwe Sibanda, from office under Section 108(1a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. This action comes in response to Sibanda’s alarming display of xenophobia, where he attacked teachers in his constituency…

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Opinion: Tribalism Has No Place in Modern Governance

Bubi Constituency MP and Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Simelisizwe Sibanda(Photo credit InfoMinZw) By George Swarei In an alarming display of xenophobia and tribalism, Bubi Constituency Legislator and Deputy Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Hon. Simelisizwe Sibanda, recently attacked teachers in his constituency based on their Shona surnames. Such behavior is not…

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Zimbabwe Mourns Brigadier General Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma

His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa hands over The National Flag to the wife of the Late National Hero Brigadier General (Rtd) Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma, Mrs Miriam (nee Uragu) Mutsvunguma at HeroesAcre. By George Swarei Harare, July 1, 2024 – President Emmerson Mnangagwa led the nation in mourning Brigadier General (Rtd) Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma, a revered…

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NetOne Gears Up for SADC 44th Summit: Showcasing Digital Excellence and Seamless Connectivity

NetOne Group Chief executive officer, Eng Raphel Mushanawani By Edward Makuzva As the 44th SADC Summit of Heads,of State and Government will be held on 27 August 2024,in Harare, Zimbabwe approaches, NetOne, Zimbabwe’s premier mobile network operator, is pulling out all the stops to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. With the…

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