THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) says importers of vintage motor vehicles no longer require government permits. This comes as Zimra has expressed concern over tax evasion and resistance to compliance in both the formal and informal sectors, all of which erode the national tax base. “Notwithstanding the ban on importation of motor vehicles that are…
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) disbursed ZiG3,8 billion to local authorities for road rehabilitation between January and June. Zinara said the majority of the budget was allocated to routine road maintenance projects. “The first half of 2025 presented a critical period for Zinara, setting the stage for an impactful year of road infrastructure development…
HARARE and Pretoria are escalating their engagements over growing cases of Afrophobic prejudices in South Africa that have seen some Zimbabweans being denied access to healthcare services in the neighbouring country. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC), Jessie Majome, confirmed…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday challenged government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) to develop a culture of dialogue with various stakeholders to spur economic growth. Speaking during the burial of the late National Hero Victor Kuretu at the National Heroes Acre in the capital, Mnangagwa said MDAs should enhance their communication skills to “cross-pollinate constructive ideas”….
MUTAPA Investment Fund (MIF) chief executive officer John Mangudya has challenged telecommunications company, NetOne, to improve its governance and accountability. Established under the Sovereign Wealth Fund Act, the MIF currently oversees more than 60 state enterprises, including NetOne, across diverse sectors. “The strategic priorities for NetOne must address both the short-term imperative of financial stability…
ZESA plans to buy electricity storage batteries, as well as essential equipment for Hwange Power Station, as the utility fights to improve national electricity supply. This comes as the government is also taking significant new steps to raise Zesa’s revenues and operational capacity in a bid to keep the lights on in the country. In…
ZIMBABWE has made significant progress in eliminating landmines, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa announcing that some provinces are now mine-free. The landmines were laid in the 1970s by the former white minority government to deter freedom fighters from crossing into Mozambique for military training. “We have made significant strides towards becoming a mine-free country as only…
GOVERNMENT is targeting the completion of over 120 schools this year to align with regional and international standards, according to Primary and Secondary Education minister Torerai Moyo. Speaking at a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Moyo emphasised the need for enhanced publicprivate partnerships to speed up school construction. “We are building schools, refurbishing classrooms,…
THE discipline and selfless commitment of the country’s military has enabled Zimbabwe to develop in a peaceful environment, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. Speaking at Rufaro Stadium in Harare yesterday during celebrations of Defence Forces Day, Mnangagwa also applauded the military for continuing to change and to adapt their operations in response to national and…
THE government is fully committed to further improving the country’s economy, as well as the lives of all needy Zimbabweans, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said yesterday. Speaking at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, Mnangagwa added that the country’s future was bright, especially if all Zimbabweans continued to act with the guiding spirit of unity patriotism,…
