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New diamond technology unlocks Chiadzwa value

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STATE miner, Zimbabwe Consoli­dated Diamond Company (ZCDC), has achieved a major technological breakthrough that will fix long-standing colour flaws and significantly boost the value of Chiadzwa diamonds. Speaking during a panel discussion on mining opportunities and challenges at Mine Entra on Friday, ZCDC chief executive officer Dennis Mtombeni said the company had developed a process…

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Chiwenga demands transparency in mining sector

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ZIMBABWE must shed its veil of opacity in mining exploration to attract major global investment and unlock its vast hid­den mineral wealth. That was the stark warning from Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, who called for accountable mineral rights administration, modern licensing sys­tems, and responsible governance. Speaking at the Mine Entra Exploration Symposi­um in Bulawayo yesterday,…

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Mudenda calls for AI budget oversight

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SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has implored legislators to adopt artificial intelligence and digital tools to strengthen public finance oversight and national spending accountability. Speaking during the final capacity-building work­shop on Public Finance Management, the Budget Pro­cess and Budget Analysis for Members of Parliament at the weekend, Mudenda said Parliament’s oversight role must…

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HIV response to be boosted

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THE government is actively addressing weaknesses in the national HIV response, including on mother-to-child trans­mission. So says the chief executive of the National Aids Council (NAC), Bernard Madzima, who adds that authorities will tackle these gaps under their new strategic plan for the next five years. “It is important to note that we are developing…

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Council repossesses undeveloped stands

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BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is moving to repossess 188 residential stands across three suburbs after ben­eficiaries failed to develop them. BCC town clerk Christopher Dube yesterday said the intended re­possessions target beneficiaries who had not complied with development requirements, adding that the stands would be reallocated to applicants on the city’s housing waiting list. “The…

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Drug abuse fuels rising youth crime rate

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POLICE have warned that escalating drug and substance abuse is driving young people into theft, robbery, and violent crime across Zimbabwe. Speaking during a crime aware­ness campaign in Bulawayo yester­day, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said drug abuse had become one of the country’s biggest challenges, with far-reaching effects on families and communities. “One of…

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‘CAA3 to protect Byo long-term projects’

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BULAWAYO authori­ties say Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 (CAA3), which extends the tenure of councillors, will provide the continuity needed to implement long-term infrastruc­ture and economic development projects already underway in the city. Ward 26 councillor and chairper­son of Bulawayo City Council’s Fi­nance and Development Committee, Mpumelelo Moyo, yesterday said the city had made significant…

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Critical gaps in child protection exposed

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RISING levels of violence and abuse against children have sparked urgent calls for Zimbabwe to fortify its social safety nets. Speaking at the National Child Protection Confer­ence in Bulawayo earlier in the week, Unicef deputy representative Fiachra McAsey warned that children face increasingly complex threats despite significant historical progress. “Violence against children remains a significant…

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Returnees to receive crucial state lifeline

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GOVERNMENT says Zimbabweans returning from South Africa will re­ceive long-term empowerment support to help them successfully reintegrate. Speaking while welcoming a group of returnees at the United Congre­gational Church of Southern Africa (UCCSA) in Njube, the minister of State for Bulawayo Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Judith Ncube, said the government was committed to ensur­ing returnees…

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Key documents remain an issue

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THE Civil Registry Department is expanding its services nationwide to eliminate the long distances that many families still have to travel to access key documents. Speaking during the ongoing National Child Pro­tection Conference here yesterday, the department’s assistant registrar-general for births and deaths, Lettisia Zinengeya, confirmed the major initiative. “We are continuously establishing sub-offices. We…

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