THE government has made progress in strengthening economic empowerment for locals through tightening regulations governing reserved sectors of the economy. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information minister Jenfan Muswere said authorities were going to strike a balance between national interests and attracting investments into the country. “Cabinet considered the report on the…

THE government has directed mining entities in Manicaland Province to contribute towards funding the upcoming Zanu PF annual conference in Mutare by paying no less than US$3 000 each. This comes as the party has set a target of US$50 000 for the annual festive event, which is scheduled for October 13 to 18. In…

THE Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) has announced an injection of US$5,3 million to resuscitate Dorowa Mine, aiming to significantly boost local fertiliser production. This strategic move is intended to reduce the country’s reliance on imports and protect farmers from costly and potentially harmful chemicals. Speaking this week during a media tour of fertiliser companies across…

LAWMAKERS have called upon the ministry of Transport to allocate at least 10 percent of its budget toward road maintenance units along the country’s major highways. This comes as authorities plan to establish 20 road maintenance units to rehabilitate and preserve the country’s road network. In a report tabled in the National Assembly on Tuesday,…

AUTHORITIES are urging financial institutions to support horticulture production to expand and grow the sector. This push comes as the government notes that a recent Chinese policy to open “green lanes” for Zimbabwean agricultural products would increase exports of various horticulture products. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend, Agriculture deputy minister Vangelis Haritatos…