Opinion & Analysis

We need constitutional integrity, new blood: Cross

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RENOWNED economist Eddie Cross estimates that Zimbabwe’s total economy, including the massive informal and “grey” sectors, could be worth over US$100 billion.Speaking to Group Editor-In-Chief Guthrie Munyuki on his widely followed news and current affairs programme, Vantage, on leading national independent commercial television station, 3Ktv, on Thursday, Cross called for constitutional integrity and fresh leadership…

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Rain inflows lift Bulawayo dam levels

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WATER levels in Bulawayo’s supply dams have increased following significant inflows brought by the current rainy season, with the cumulative rise now standing at 20,64 percent of the system’s total capacity.The latest inflows have pushed the city’s combined dam levels to 53,91 percent, up from 50,44 percent recorded during the same period last year.In a…

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Farmers protest low tobacco auction prices

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TOBACCO farmers have expressed anger over low prices being offered at auction floors and are pleading for the government to intervene to protect their interests.The complaints came after the 2026 tobacco marketing season officially opened on Wednesday at the Tobacco Sales Floor (TSF), where the first bale of the season fetched US$4,60 per kilogramme —…

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ZHRC demands gender-sensitive national budgeting

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THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has implored the government and other institutions to adopt gender-sensitive budgets to ensure national resources effectively address the disproportionate socio-economic burdens faced by women and girls.Marking today’s International Women’s Day yesterday, the commission said budgeting plays a critical role in promoting equity.“Public finance processes should consistently apply gender-responsive budgeting…

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Broken chains, new trades, wary streets

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THE heavy iron gates of Harare Central Prison groaned open this past Monday, not to admit the condemned, but to exhale a sea of orange and white into the blistering afternoon sun.For many, it was the first time in years they had tasted air that did not smell of floor wax and overcrowding. Among the…

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Private sector, alumni key to tertiary innovation

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THE government says partnerships with the private sector are essential for tertiary institutions to adopt new and emerging technologies, drive innovation, and support Zimbabwe’s broader economic development agenda.Speaking at the Midlands State University (MSU) Alumni Reunion in Gweru on Friday, the minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Frederick Shava, said such collaborations would help transform…

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Hwange wild life protection receives boost

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ZIMBABWE’S wildlife conservation drive has received a significant boost after the announcement of a one million euro grant to support habitat preservation and wildlife protection in the Hwange-Matetsi-Zambezi landscape.International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) Zimbabwe country director Alleta Nyahuye yesterday said the funding would strengthen ongoing conservation efforts in the region.“Zimbabwe’s conservation efforts are set…

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Programme to protect migrant children launched

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THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef), in partnership with the government and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), has launched a new programme aimed at strengthening protection for unaccompanied children travelling within Zimbabwe and across its borders.The 24-month initiative, funded through the Migration Multi-Partner Trust Fund, would focus on establishing and strengthening reception and support…

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Commuters reel after fares spiral

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COMMUTER omnibus operators have hiked their fares following the sharp increase in fuel prices onThursday this week, as a result of the raging conflict in the Middle East.In this regard, kombi fares from Harare’s dormitory town of Chitungwiza to the capital city’s central business district have risen from about US$1,50 to US$2 one way on…

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Life & Arts

Winky D, Yo Maps set for Lusaka fest

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AS PART of efforts to foster unity and cultural exchange in the region, top Zimbabwean musician Winky D and his Zambian counterpart Yo Maps will headline the inaugural Zambia-Zimbabwe Braai Festival in Lusaka next month.The event, scheduled for April 11 at the Lusaka Showgrounds Main Arena, is being jointly organised by Dream Light Events and…

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