LOCAL NEWS

By Business Reporter

In a bid to promote investment in line with the “Zimbabwe is Open for Business” mantra, Government yesterday clarified amendment to the Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act (IEE Act) [Chapter 14:33 contained in the Finance (No 2) Act, 2020 (section 36)  to allow for more investments in the mining sector.

by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe yesterday joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Wetlands Day, which was held under the theme “Water and Wetlands- inseparable for life”

by Staff reporter

President Mnangagwa yesterday sent a condolence message to the Ndlovu family following the passing on of Ambassador Jetro Ndombondayi Ndlovu after a short illness.

by Staff reporter

The Chinese government has assured Zimbabwe that it will be one of the first 14 countries to receive COVID-19 vaccine aid.

By Political Reporter

The MDC Alliance trio of Joanna Mamombe, Netsai Marova and Cecelia Chimbiri was yesterday arrested for staging an illegal demonstration and using obscene language on Police officers.

by Health reporter

Government does not receive direct cash from the Global Fund, but only Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) and COVID-19 test kits that are purchased through the Global Fund system and administered by the United Nation Development Program (UNDP) on behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe.

By staff reporter

The Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube said the country had a potential to purchase vaccines to inoculate the entire population of Zimbabwe against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.

By Political Reporter

Former MDC Alliance National Standing Committee (NSC) member and now MDC-T Treasurer General, Tapiwa Mashakada, has labelled members of the rival MDC Alliance as uneducated and unpatriotic people who use vulgar language and insults when debating issues on social media.

By Political Reporter

In a rare move, the MDC-Alliance leader Mr Nelson Chamisa yesterday praised Government’s efforts in fighting COVID-19 and reiterated President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s call for unity of purpose in the fight against the deadly disease.

 by Staff reporter

Acting Local Government and Public Works Minister Jenfan Muswere has with immediate effect suspended MDC-Alliance member Jacob Mafume, who is Mt Pleasant ward 17 Councillor following numerous allegations of abuse of office.