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‘Water investment key to food security’

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Hazel Marimbiza HEAVY investment in reliable water sources and modern irrigation will enable drought-prone communities to farm year-round, officials say.Speaking during a tour of Beitbridge projects earlier this week, Matabeleland South minister of State Albert Nguluvhe said continued investment in water infrastructure would be critical to sustaining gains made through village projects, particularly in drought-prone…

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New directorate formed to overhaul healthcare

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Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo THE ministry of Health has established a Directorate of Medical Services to streamline clinical operations, emergency care, and specialist surgical services nationwide.Speaking on the sidelines of a surgeons’ meeting in Bulawayo yesterday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Health, Aspect Maunganidze, said the new structure was intended to improve the management…

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CTC approves takeover of Lobels

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Almot MaqoloSTAFF WRITER REGULATORS have approved Mega Market’s full takeover of iconic baker Lobels, imposing strict conditions to prevent a monopoly over the country’s flour and bread markets.The ruling forms part of the Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC)’s latest batch of merger decisions for the period.The commission noted that the transaction is a vertical merger…

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Kariba joins crackdown on illegal vendors

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Tapiwa Chirume KARIBA Municipality has ordered all infor­mal traders operat­ing from road verges and undesignated open spaces to vacate immediately or face strict enforcement action. The move follows a directive by the minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, to local authorities to restore order in trading areas, as the government intensifies efforts…

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Life & Arts

‘The Empty Frame’ set for Bulawayo debut

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SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER A NEW two-hander theatre produc­tion, The Empty Frame, makes its debut at the Bulawayo Theatre today, taking audiences into the complicated relationship between a father and his son. Directed by Zenzo Nyathi and starring Memory Kumbota and John Mabuyane, the play written by Mabuyane and Kumbota explores themes of family legacy, grief…

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Nesbert Saruchera plots the Glamour Boys upset dailysport . . . as giants seek Chibuku Super Cup solace

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Patrick Mubwandarikwa SPORTS WRITER FC HUNTERS coach, Nesbert ‘‘Yabo’’ Saruchera has chal­lenged his charges to rise to the occasion and take down giants Dynamos when the two sides collide in a potentially explosive Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final at Rufaro Stadium this weekend. The Hunters-Dynamos clash is one of three quarter-final fixtures scheduled for this weekend…

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Fans spoilt for choice this weekend

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SENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER IT IS another action-packed weekend on the entertainment calendar, with artists set to turn up the heat at various venues across the country. Fans can expect a musical feast spanning sungura, con­temporary sounds, and cultural celebrations offering something for almost every taste. Below are some of the key gigs lined up for…

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Holistic action needed to halt domestic harm

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THE tragic death of Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) commissioner Martin Muduva and his wife, Lyliosa Chirara, at their Dzi­varasekwa, Harare, home on Wednesday has sent shockwaves across the nation, placing a stark and painful spotlight on the escalating crisis of domes­tic violence and crimes of passion in the country. While police investigations remain ongoing…

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Econet set to sunset 3G network

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Tapiwa Chirume ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe will switch off its 3G network by December 2027 to ac­celerate investment in faster 4G and 5G mobile technologies. The country’s largest mobile network operator said retiring the older technologies would improve service quality, free up valuable spectrum, and align its network with global telecommunications trends. “Our plan is to…

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Government assesses schools in Matabeleland North

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GOVERNMENT officials have launched an assessment of disadvan­taged satellite schools in Matabele­land North to resolve infrastructure gaps, teacher readiness, and poor pass rates. The tour comes as the govern­ment seeks to address gaps affect­ing satellite schools, particularly in Binga, where a number of schools are yet to be registered with the ministry of Primary and…

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