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Three youth jailed for armed robberies

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Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo THREE youthful armed robbers who masqueraded as transport operators before robbing unsuspecting passengers at gunpoint in Inyathi, Matabeleland North, have each been sentenced to an effective six years in prison.Ocean Mpofu, 20, William Khumalo, 26 and Bulisani Moyo, 18 appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Mark Dzira facing four counts of armed robbery.The…

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UBH is offering free life-altering surgery

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Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo IN A major development, United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) is offering free surgery for disadvantaged women affected by obstetric fistula.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the chief executive of UBH, William Busumani, confirmed the life changing move yesterday.Obstetric fistula is a traumatic childbirth injury that creates an…

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Sport

Sables turn focus to USA after Tonga defeat

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Sandra HoveSPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S national rugby team, the Sables, have shifted their attention to a crucial World Rugby Nations Cup clash against hosts USA after producing a spirited performance in a 36-26 defeat to Tonga in their tournament opener at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park in Denver, Colorado.In the loss to Tonga, the Sables showed courage…

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Business

Hydro power project secures major deal

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ZIMBABWE renewable energy drive has received a massive boost after the Great Zimbabwe Hydro Power Project secured a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC).The project’s coordinator, Hilbert Chipfumbo, said the agreement marks a significant milestone in the development of the five-megawatt hydroelectric facility, providing long-term certainty for investors…

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Grain cartels threaten national food security

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Hazel MarimbizaIn Bulawayo A LOCAL organisation, Southern Stars Foundation (SSF), has called for urgent government intervention against organised syndicates allegedly abusing subsidised grain from the Grain Marketing Board (GMB), warning that the practice threatens Zimbabwe’s food security.In a statement yesterday, SSF said it was alarmed by coordinated attempts to interfere with GMB operations.“The SSF is…

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Petty tavern disputes turn deadly in Midlands

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Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo TWO men have been arrested in connection with separate murder cases in Mberengwa and Shurugwi, Midlands Province, where disputes over a pool token and a cigarette lighter turned fatal.Midlands police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko yesterday confirmed the arrests on Monday, saying the incidents occurred on July 4 and 5 at Greenspan Business Centre…

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Life & Arts

Chipawo launches national arts showcase

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 Ashley Moyo SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE Children’s Perform­ing Arts Workshop (Chipawo) has re­branded its traditional end of year concert to Chipawo Showcase, a new platform aimed at bringing together children and youth performing arts organisa­tions from across the country. The inaugural Chipawo Showcase is set to take place on August 1 at Al­fred Beit School…

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Business

Parking operations face privatisation amid graft

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Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER MASVINGO City Council is considering privatising its parking management system as part of efforts to curb corruption, plug revenue leakages and improve income collection.The proposal was tabled during a recent full council meeting after mayor Aleck Tabe raised concern over alleged corrupt practices by municipal police officers, which he said were undermining…

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Cannabis laws tightened for medicinal production

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CHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES have amended regulations governing the production of cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes, introducing stricter oversight, expanding regulatory definitions and placing the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) at the centre of licensing and enforcement.The changes are contained in the Dangerous Drugs (Production of Cannabis for Medicinal and Scientific Use) (Amendment) Regulations,…

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ED appeals for SA returnees help

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Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appealed to the private sector, churches, communities and well-wishers to partner with the government in accelerating the repatriation and reintegration of thousands of Zimbabweans returning from South Africa.The appeal comes as the government says nearly 59 000 Zimbabweans have already returned home through both state-assisted and self-repatriation programmes…

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