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NRZ, BBR clinch lithium export deal

HAZEL MARIMBIZA NATIONAL Railways of Zimbabwe(NRZ) has partnered with Beitbridge Bulawayo Railway(BBR) to transport lithium concentrate from Gwanda to Mozambique’s Maputo Port for global export.In a statement yesterday, the NRZ said the partnership commenced with the departure of the first train carrying 1 000 tonnes of lithium concentrate from the newly-commissioned BBR West Nicholson rail…

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Zanu PF youth urges dialogue over protests

Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITORZANU PF’s youth wing has implored citizens to reject planned nationwide protests against constitutional amendments and engage in dialogue with the government instead.In a statement yesterday, the party’s secretary for youth, Tino Machakaire, said the country’s development agenda could only be sustained through peaceful engagement.This comes as some opposition parties, the church and…

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Central bank ZiG drive intensifying

 Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE central bank is ramping up its efforts to expand the use of the ZiG in the economy, including pushing for most government payments to be in the local currency and pressing all traders to accept it. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — a bullish…

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Life & Arts

Mapfumo returns to Dallas for one night stand

Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AFTER decades of capti­vating audiences across the globe, Chimurenga music pioneer Thomas Mapfumo is preparing to bid farewell to the stage with a special performance in Dallas, Texas, where he will headline the Legacy Experience with Dr Thomas Map­fumo on August 29. Branded One Last Evening with a Legend, the…

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Opinion & Analysis

Harare-London route must usher in a new era

 THE return of Air Zimbabwe’s direct Harare-London service marks far more than the restoration of an air route. It is a powerful statement of national ambition, signalling Zimbabwe’s determination to reconnect with one of its most important international markets after years of absence. For travellers, the benefits are immediate. A direct flight significantly reduces travel…

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Sport

Herentals College edge Manica Diamonds

Cloud Fusireat RUFARO STADIUMHerentals………………………………………(1)1Manica Diamonds………………………………0HERENTALS College bounced back to winning ways in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League after edging relegation-threatened Manica Diamonds 1-0 here yesterday.Veteran utility player, Ralph Kawondera scored his 11th goal of the season from the penalty spot in the 37th minute after the referee adjudged that a Manica Diamonds defender had…

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Haz pushes for dedicated tourism finance

Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERTHE Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe(Haz) has urged banks to establish dedicated financing windows for tourism as preparations for the 2029 Trade Fair accelerate.Speaking at a media briefing in Harare yesterday, Haz president Emmah Kativu said the sector was moving from planning to implementation following a recent joint conference between Haz and the Bankers…

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Elephant causes alarm at Vic Falls

 Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER AUTHORITIES have temporarily shut down the popular Victoria Falls Rainforest area at the world famous national park, after an elephant was sighted at the mega tourist at­traction, triggering safety alarms. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) confirmed yesterday that strict entry restrictions to the area would remain in force…

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Rapper Holy Ten arrested over rape allegations

 ASHLEY MOYO MULTI-AWARD-WINNING rap­per Holy Ten has been arrested in connection with a rape allegation, police confirmed yesterday. National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the musician was in police cus­tody and that further details would be released in due course. “The artist is in police custody and further details surrounding the case will be…

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‘Water bodies must transform rural livelihoods’

Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo GOVERNMENT says it is working to transform Zimbabwe’s extensive water bodies into vibrant economic hubs to drive agricultural expansion and rural industrialisation.Speaking on the sidelines of a tour of farms in Mangwe District, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, said Zimbabwe’s extensive water resources presented significant opportunities for…

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