LOCAL NEWS

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The Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, which concluded in Harare last Friday, has called for an immediate joint summit with the East African Community (EAC) to address the escalating security crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

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Government has allocated US$1.5 million under the Presidential War Veterans Fund, with three provinces already receiving US$150 000 each as part of ongoing efforts to support the economic empowerment of the country’s liberators.

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The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works is set to launch Operation Chenesa Phase 3 in Glen View 3, Harare, today as part of ongoing efforts to restore order and improve hygiene in urban areas.

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Rural communities across Zimbabwe are harnessing wetlands to enhance agricultural productivity and sustain livelihoods, thanks to the effective implementation of the Zimbabwe National Wetlands Policy and Wetlands Management Guidelines.

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Government has rolled out a comprehensive package aimed at improving the welfare of public sector workers, including subsidized housing, salary indexing, and non-monetary incentives.

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Zimbabwe has taken bold steps to maximize benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by enhancing energy development, digital connectivity, and trade facilitation.

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Zvimba West Member of Parliament, Kudakwashe Munanzva, has donated 400 pairs of eyeglasses to residents in his constituency, directly benefiting 400 individuals who were in need of vision correction.

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Zimbabwe is set to capitalise on the global horticultural market, targeting at least US$20 million in business deals at Fruit Logistica 2025, one of the world’s largest horticultural trade fairs.

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The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion has reiterated its call for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) suppliers to reduce prices, following the removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on LPG, effective January 1, 2025.

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Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector has received a major boost with the arrival of over 35 000 metric tonnes of top-dressing fertiliser, ensuring that farmers under the Pfumvudza/Intwasa Programme have adequate inputs for the season.