ZimParks dangles US$2000 reward for poachers arrest

THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has offered a US$2 000 reward to anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of poachers who shot and beheaded three lions in Hwange National Park early this week. This comes as ZimParks has dispatched a special probe…

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Soap wars: Securex packaging found too similar to Protex… again

Source: www.pixabay.com The ruling, handed down by Judge Ngoepe, requires Bliss to remove the packaging from all advertising platforms within 30 days. Failure to comply will allow Colgate-Palmolive to seek further legal action. Furthermore, Bliss is barred from advancing any legal applications in court until it purges its contempt. The ruling follows an earlier decision…

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High Court frees police cell arsonist

High Court A DARING man stormed the Mahusekwa Police Station, hurled insults at police officers and removed clothes from a washing line before being locked up in holding cells, where he burnt the blankets after sticking in with some matches. Brighton Mashapaidze was, however, saved by the High Court from serving the whole seven months…

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ZIMRA scales up fight against fraudulent vehicle imports

The initiative comes amidst the surge in uninsured and unregistered motor vehicles in the roads of Harare and the spiraling piracy in the city. THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has roped in police to flush out fraudulently imported motor vehicles, especially in Harare. Zimra wants police to assist in mounting roadblocks along major roads often…

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Global investors overlook election uncertainties to double down on global equities and private equity

Source: Schroders Global Investor Insights Survey. The landmark survey – which encompasses almost 3,000 investors and some $74.5tn in assets across the full spectrum of institutions – instead found that the impact of central-bank policy (70%), high interest rates (68%) and a potential economic downturn (62%) usurped any concerns about this year’s election cycle. Specifically,…

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Rental escalations ease, says TPN

Source: Supplied. Waldo Marcus, marketing director at TPN from MRI Software. The fact that most tenants continued to meet their rental commitments in the second quarter – despite high levels of household debt – is the result of stringent vetting and collection processes on the part of property owners, says Waldo Marcus, marketing director at…

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How the new OHS strategy could revolutionise SA labour conditions

Source: Pexels With this launch, the Department of Employment and Labour, the Compensation Fund (CF), Rand Mutual Assurance (RMA), and the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance (FEM) have reaffirmed their commitment to playing a significant role in helping shape healthier and safer working places within the sectors they cover. During the event, key roleplayers including RMA,…

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SA’s digital ad revenue hits new all-time high with almost 40% share of overall advertising market

Source: © 123rf 123rf Platforms such as Instagram, Facebook and TikTok have become crucial components of the digital advertising landscape This is a significant increase from 36% in 2022 and 34% in 2021. Digital advertising has become indispensable for brands and businesses of all sizes. Post-pandemic, more consumers than ever before are digitally connected. In…

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South Africans continue their love affair with discounts as inflation dips

Photo by Kaboompics.com via www.pexels.com Consequently, consumers will continue looking for specials, loyalty programmes, and discounts to help make their money stretch further. Jonathan Spencer, brand and campaign manager at OneDayOnly.co.za, says research shows that this is due to a myriad of factors from financial constraints, to being mindful of future price increases and the…

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