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CORRUPTION is one of the biggest non-tariff barriers that are making Zimbabwean products less competitive on the international markets and erodes investor confidence, an expert has said. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) commissioner-general Regina Chinamasa said this during a recent breakfast meeting which her organisation co-hosted with the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA). The platform was created…

By Hazel Marimbiza GOVERNMENT says it is committed to improving the usually neglected rural road network as part of an initiative to link farmers with viable markets in urban areas. Speaking to the Daily News on the sidelines of the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Confex yesterday, permanent secretary of the District Development Fund (DDF)…

THE Zimbabwean government has urged residents with exemption permits to comply with South African laws after it emerged only a handful had applied for the available mainstream visas. The South African government announced that it would terminate the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) on June 30, 2023, a decision that will affect about 180 000 Zimbabweans…

POLICE in the Midlands province have roped in the public in their effort to curb crime which is soaring in the region after launching a community policing and a junior call programme. This comes at a time when crime in the province increased by 37 percent from January to September this year compared to the…

MAKOMBORERO Nhau 17,  launched her debut book “Perfused Feelings”  when she was pursuing her ordinary level.  The Harare-based author started writing poems while in Form Two as a way of expressing her feelings. Despite her tender age, she already boasts  of “The Daughters of Destiny for Purpose” poetry award. Selina Zigomo, our correspondent, recently spoke to Nhau on 3Ktv’s…

By Hazel Marimbiza GOVERNMENT says it is committed to promoting youth entrepreneurship through establishment of youth hubs across the country. This emerged when two hubs were launched yesterday by Jairos Jiri in partnership with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and other stakeholders. The hubs were established to strengthen the capacity of both Jairos Jiri and…