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‘Finance model boosts conservation effort’

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 ZIMBABWE has launched a biodi­versity financing model, the Biodi­versity Finance Initiative (Biofin), which will see the country part­nering with development agencies, including the United Nations De­velopment Programme (UNDP), to strengthen conservation efforts. Speaking at the launch in Hara­re on Friday, Environment minister Eveline Ndlovu stated that conser­vation remains costly, adding that Zimbabwe continues to shoulder…

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Scottland FC on the cusp ...as Simba Bhora drop points in Shamva

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CLOUD FUSIRE Senior Sports Writer SCOTTLAND will be crowned Castle Lager Premier Soccer League champions if they beat already relegated Kwekwe United at Ascot Stadium this afternoon. Mabviravira’s cause was aided by defending champions Simba Bhora’s failure to collect maximum points against High­landers at Wadzanayi Stadium yesterday. The Shamva-based side who needed nothing short of…

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Staff shortages hinder Zacc war

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RUTENDO NGARA Senior Staff Writer THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Com­mission (Zacc) says it is grossly un­derstaffed, a situation that is severely affecting efforts to deliver on its man­date effectively. This was revealed in their 2024 annual report presented at the commission’s annual general meeting last week in Harare. The disclosure comes as authorities were expediting the…

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Southern Rocks, Eagles shine in Pro50 Championship

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SANDRA HOVE Sports Writer SOUTHERN Rocks and Eagles emerged victorious in their Pro50 Championship matches against Tuskers and Rhinos, respectively, adding excitement to an already intense domestic cricket season. The matches followed a week of fierce competition in the Logan Cup, where Southern Rocks had previously defeated Tuskers while the clash between Rhinos and Eagles…

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Burdensome wholesale, retail licences streamlined

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AUTHORITIES have streamlined operations in the wholesale and retail sector by merging 11 fragmented local authority licences into a single one to en­hance the ease of doing business and stabilise basic goods prices This major reform follows Parliament’s call for the govern­ment to swiftly align newly intro­duced taxes and levies through a Statutory Instrument (SI)…

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‘Budget must fund primary healthcare‘

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THABISO MUTIRWARA THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) says the government should prioritise the revitalisation of primary health care to achieve universal health cov­erage in 2026. In a statement, CWGH director Itai Rusike said that the 2026 national budget must also take into consid­eration the welfare of village health workers (VHWs). “We are hoping…

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Uproar over water tariff hike

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TAPIWA CHIRUME HARARE residents have launched a sharp critique of the city council’s proposed 2026 budget, warning that planned water tariff increases are un­realistic and threaten household wa­ter security. The Combined Harare Residents Association (CHRA) director Reuben Akili said the local authority “fails to reflect the lived realities of residents” and “over-estimates the city’s capac­ity…

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Ecobank offers free health screenings

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ECOBANK Zimbabwe Limited (EZW) has announced the launch of a na­tionwide health initiative designed to deliver free wellness screenings directly to communities in about 20 locations across the country. Ecobank managing director James Shumbanhete last week said the ini­tiative was going to feature a combi­nation of static and mobile clinics to maximise community reach. “Through…

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BCC steps up wetland protection

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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is stepping up efforts to protect the city’s wetlands and prevent the recurrence of disasters that have left hundreds of families vulnerable to flooding. This comes amid grow­ing concern over the fate of hundreds of homes built on wetlands in suburbs such as Cowdray Park, Luveve, Nku­lumane, Sauerstown,…

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Be innovative, health professionals told

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THE government has implored health professionals to embrace innovation, digital technology and modern healthcare practices to improve health delivery services across the country. Speaking at the 2025 Mpilo Hospital nurse graduation ceremony, the deputy Minister of Health, Sleiman Kwidini highlighted the growing role of technology in healthcare delivery. “In this modern era of Information Communication…

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