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Misty Chamisa under pressure

 Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR WITH Nelson Chamisa’s political star seemingly on the wane, analysts say he risks becoming a historical footnote in Zimbabwe’s opposition landscape unless he reinvents himself and also ditches his vague rhetoric for decisive leadership. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the analysts were of the…

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Relatives mourn as Malawi repatriates victims

Tapiwa ChirumeGRIEVING relatives and diplomats gathered in Harare yesterday for a sombre memorial before the repatriation of 15 Malawians killed in Tuesday’s horrific Nyamapanda road crash.The ceremony, held at Doves Funeral Services, was attended by families of the victims, Malawi’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Peter Namathanga, the minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe, government officials and…

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Cambridge exams ok, but…

Shamaine ChirimujiriPRIVATE schools can continue offering Cambridge examinations, but are now mandated to also introduce local tests for their learners under a revised government curriculum.So says the minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerayi Moyo, following a backlash on his recent announcement in Parliament, which was cautioned by both educators and parents.Speaking in the Senate…

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New policy to assist care leavers

SHAMAINE CHIRIMUJIRI THE government says it is drafting an inclusive National After Care Policy to give children leaving institutional care, including those with disabilities, a basic support package as they transition to adulthood.This comes as around 7.1 million children, including 562 872 orphans, live in Zimbabwe; about 4 500 are in residential care and 660…

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HIGHER-VALUE NOTES CLOSE: AS ALL SET FOR NEW ZIG100 AND ZIG 200 LEGAL TENDER

BRANDON JOSPHAT THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is close to introducing the long awaited higher-denomination ZiG100 and ZiG200 notes into the economy gradually, to enhance the convenience for both consumers and businesses.Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu confirmed the pending move, adding that the legal framework for the…

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Industry urged to ramp up exports

Prisca Tshuma THE government has urged industry to take advantage of improved macroeconomic stability to boost production and expand exports.Since last year, the country has, for the most part, maintained a positive trade balance, supported by firm foreign currency inflows from mineral exports and a stable local currency.Exports of value-added products rose by 18 percent…

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Biti calls on Sadc to intervene in Zim

BRANDON JOSPHAT OPPOSITION bigwig and convenor of the Constitution Defenders Forum (CDF), Tendai Biti, wants Sadc to intervene in the country’s disagreements over the government’s planned law changes.In this regard, Biti warned yesterday the proposed constitutional amendments were “a regional time bomb” that allegedly threatened the stability of South Africa, Botswana and Zambia.This comes as…

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ZimTrade calls for modernisation in horticulture

Mishma Chakanyuka ZIMTRADE has called for investment in modern agricultural value chain systems to meet the demand for horticultural products from the Chinese market.This comes as China recently granted a zero-tariff treatment to 53 African countries, including Zimbabwe, through its Zero-Tariff Regime, effective from the start of this month.The initiative is designed to dismantle traditional…

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