Opinion & Analysis

Peace secured, but trust remains fragile

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 THE recent breakthrough in negotiations between the government and the Zimbabwe Confederation of Pub­lic Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) marks a critical, albeit cautious, turning point in the country’s labour relations. While the signed agreement on salary adjustments does not meet the full breadth of the workers’ initial demands, the primary achievement lies in the preserva­tion…

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POSB joins global responsible banking initiative

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THE People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has signed up to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Banking (PRB), becoming the first local bank to be a signatory of the global framework.The PRB was established by the UNEP Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) in 2019 to align the banking sector with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)…

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Fertiliser shortages threaten winter crops

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THE government has warned that Zimbabwe’s winter wheat crop is un­der serious threat due to a critical fertiliser shortage, driven by disruptions in global supply chains linked to ongoing Middle East conflict. Permanent Secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said the situation posed a major risk to agricultural productivity and food security. He…

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ZHRC tears into set law changes

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THERE is a real risk of the erosion of democratic governance in the country and severe weakening of citizens participation in elections if the proposed constitutional amendments by authori­ties are effected as they are. Speaking in Harare yesterday, the chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), Jessie Majome, also said some of the proposals…

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Chegutu plans prepaid water meter rollout

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THE Chegutu Municipality is set to roll out a prepaid water metering system as part of efforts to improve revenue collection and reduce water losses.Mayor Rydes Machekera said the initiative would also strengthen service delivery and address long-standing challenges affecting the town’s ageing water infrastructure.“Since we assumed office in 2023, we have managed to refurbish…

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Byo readying for Trade Fair

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THE country’s second city is finalising its preparations for the 2026 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) which will get under way in two weeks time. In this regard, the Bulawayo City Council has acquired new equipment to boost the metro’s capacity to repair roads and to maintain key infrastructure. Speaking at a meeting of councillors…

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Increase financial literacy programmes: Government.

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THE government has urged the private sector to scale up financial literacy programmes to equip young women with practical skills needed to participate meaningfully in the economy. The call follows a financial literacy initiative that has benefited more than 4 000 girls over the past five years and is run by Girls in STEM Trust…

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Mabvuku interchange nears completion

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CONSTRUCTION of the Mab­vuku Interchange, located along the Harare-Mutare Highway, a key route for regional trade through the strategic Beira Corridor, is nearing completion, and is set to transform traffic flow along the busy road. Just like the Trabablas Inter­change along the Harare-Beitbridge highway, the Mabvuku Interchange would offer long-awaited relief to motorists and improve…

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Botswana president to open ZITF

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THE government says Botswana President Duma Boko is expected to officially open this year’s Zim­babwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), highlighting growing bilateral ties and deepening regional coopera­tion. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Information, Zhemu Soda, said more than 90 percent of exhibition space had already been taken up. “Cabinet…

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