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Parliament pushes for green buildings

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PARLIAMENT is pushing for authorities to legislate compulsory construction of green building for sustainable development and curtailing the negative impacts of climate change. A green building is a building that, in its design, construction, or operation reduces or eliminates negative impact and can create positive impacts on climate and natural environment. Green buildings preserve precious…

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‘We should curb personality politics to move Zimbabwe forward’

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TAKUDZWA DHAMBUStaff Writers ZIMBABWEANS need to ditch their fixation with personality politics and also promote discourse that addresses critical national issues to move the country forward. So says former Cabinet minister and opposition stalwart, David Coltart, who adds that it is crucial that all politicians fight for national development despite their political differences. Speaking on…

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Road accidents claim 12 in 1 week

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RUTENDO NGARA AT LEAST 12 people died last week alone in road traffic accidents whilst more than 60 were injured on different occasions. This comes after Parliament has called on the government to expedite the establishment of the Road Accidents Fund (RAF) to ensure that people are saved on the road through the availing of…

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Illegal beauty therapists, massagers put on notice

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BRANDON JOSPHATChief Writer AUTHORITIES have directed therapists in Aesthetics (Beauty Therapy) and massagers to be registered with Natural Therapists Council of Zimbabwe (NTCZ) in order to operate legally. This comes after nine women were convicted of breaching the Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act after advertising massage and sex services on social media. The women…

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Vic Falls WASH infrastructure takes shape

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THE Victoria Falls City Council says it has recorded significant progress in the construction of its Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure aimed at improving the water and sewer system in the city. This comes after the council injected US$4,5 million towards the construction of the 700 000 litre reservoir and a five million litre…

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Limited access to finance hampers gender equality

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STELLA MADZIVANYIKAStaff Writer THE United Nations (UN) Women Board says women in the country have limited access to financing which is hampering their empowerment and derailing efforts to achieve gender equity. This comes after the Board visited Zimbabwe from May 4 to 10 to assess and understand the impact of UN Women’s operations in advancing…

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Defiant schools warned ahead of second term

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BRANDON JOSPHATChief Writer THE government has issued a stern warning to schools that will demand payment of fees in US dollars only and make it mandatory for parents to purchase uniforms and stationery exclusively at their premises saying disciplinary actions will be taken. In a circular that was addressed to school authorities issued over the…

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Poultry projects for pensioners

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ZIMBABWE Pensioners Welfare Trust (ZPWT) and Gain Cash and Carry have come up with a US$800 000 poultry project to empower pensioners and pre-pensioners across the country. Speaking during the project launch in Harare yesterday, ZPWT director Benjamin Phiri said only a US$2 joining fee was required to be a project member. “Every pensioner qualifies…

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Soma gifted residential stand at album launch

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VETERAN sungura musician Somandla ‘‘Soma’’ Ndebele says the residential stand offered to him during his recent album launch is the most significant token of appreciation he has received in his career. Soma launched an album titled Atove Mazambuko at Steak House in the capital on Thursday during which Mazowe Rural District Council chairperson John Mudzonga…

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Let’s be more pro-active about sports facilities

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THE frustrating pace at which renovations at the National Sports Stadium have been moving is an indication of a bigger problem in the management of local sports facilities. Having initially met the minimum standards upon construction all those years ago, the National Sports Stadium was condemned as unfit to host international football matches by global…

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