LOCAL NEWS

Staff Reporter

In a decisive move to protect its natural resources, the  Government has halted illegal alluvial gold mining activities along the Mazowe River. A District Assessment team, comprising representatives from the Environmental Management Agency (EMA), the District Development Coordinator's Office (DDC), Joint Operations Command (JOC), Forestry, and the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA), conducted a site visit on October 23. Their findings have underscored the urgent need for the government's ban on such mining operations.

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An 18-year-old woman from Murisa Park Unity O, Chitungwiza, Shamiso Pretty Bvukure, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison for violating the Zimbabwe Examination Act. The Harare Magistrate Court handed down the sentence after it was discovered that Bvukure had forged her Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) results in an attempt to secure employment.

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Zimbabwe continues to grapple with the severe impact of economic sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies, which have drained the country of an estimated US$150 billion in lost revenue. Despite calls for their removal, the sanctions remain in place, stifling growth and affecting the livelihoods of countless Zimbabweans.

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Zimbabwe is taking significant steps toward achieving universal health coverage, aided by a new partnership with development partners. This initiative was marked by the installation of a 450-kilowatt solar power unit at the National Pharmaceutical Company (NatPharm) in Harare, a milestone that promises to enhance healthcare delivery while promoting sustainable energy practices.

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Air Zimbabwe has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the country’s economic growth by providing a reliable and affordable mode of transport for both local and international travellers, while connecting tourists to Zimbabwe’s renowned tourist destinations and facilitating business travel across the region.

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Farmers in Shurugwi are rallying behind the government’s Traditional Grains Programme, marking a significant step towards bolstering Zimbabwe’s food security and promoting self-sufficiency. This initiative is part of a broader push to encourage the cultivation of climate-resilient crops, which are gaining popularity for their nutritional benefits and adaptability to changing weather patterns.

Agriculture Reporter

The Government of Zimbabwe, through the Grain Marketing Board (GMB), is set to embark on a nationwide project to construct smart grain silos, with engineers already on the ground for site identification.

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Zimbabweans have reacted angrily to the United States Embassy in Harare's recent assertion that sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe only target three companies and 11 individuals, insisting that the illegal sanctions are far-reaching and hurt ordinary citizens.

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Communal farmers in Matabeleland South Province have received a significant boost ahead of the upcoming summer cropping season, thanks to the Governments provision of tractors for tillage services through the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA).

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On Tuesday, the 2024 national anti-sanctions petition was brought to the ZANU PF headquarters in Harare, where senior Politburo members signed the document, reaffirming their stance against the sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by Western nations.