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New measures for kapenta fisheries on Lake Kariba

In a statement yesterday, Parks Authority director-general Fulton Mangwanya highlighted the authority’s commitment to both community welfare and ecological preservation. tHE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Parks Authority) has announced interim measures to support kapenta fishers on Lake Kariba including, among others, reducing the minimum allowable depth for fishing. In a statement yesterday, Parks…

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83-year-old cyclist honoured

FROM LEFT: Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs and Devolution minister Marian Chombo hands over the 2kVA solar equipment to cycling hero Wilson Dube (83), while Exide Batteries Zimbabwe operations manager Pamela Mugara looks on yesterday LOCAL cycling hero Wilson Dube (83) shed tears of joy after his recognition during yesterday’s Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke flagging-off…

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Driven by Trump win: Bitcoin smashes $75k milestone

Source: Reuters. The Bitcoin options market was already targeting $80,000 for late November expiries even before yesterday’s vote. $73,500 was the previous high in March this year. The cryptocurrency is currently trading at ZAR 1,302,085 (at 15h15). The rest of the crypto market has also surged. The futures market suggests that the record-breaking rally in…

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South Africa to welcome new private university by 2026

Located in Durbanville, in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, the new campus plans to offer schools in education, IT, law, media and design, commerce, architecture, and engineering, with a planned capacity of between 4,000 and 5,000 contact learning students. The campus will officially welcome students in the 2026 academic year. Broadening access to higher…

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Cimas advocates for a centralised health management system

At the Healthathon’24 event held in Harare recently, young innovators presented artificial intelligence solutions for cost reduction and accessibility. CIMAS Health Group chief information officer, Foster Akaketwa, has stressed the need for a centralised health management system in the country to combat data fragmentation and ensure vital health information is shared nationwide. He made these…

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Respect property rights, panners warned

Kambamura stressed Eureka Mine’s significance as a major gold producer and job creator. TOP government officials have warned illegal miners against disrupting gold mining activities at Dallaglio Investments’ Eureka Mine in Guruve. Dallaglio, a Padenga Holdings subsidiary, revived gold mining operations at Eureka Mine in 2021. However, informal miners have been encroaching into the mining…

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Lavish lifestyle sells out cash-in-transit thief

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday Chisanako’s arrest, adding that the vehicle was transporting cash from Beitbridge to Mutare. THE last two weeks of October saw 24-year-old Kelvin Chisanako’s life transforming overnight as he went on a spending spree in a community wreaking with poverty. His fellow villagers in Mwenezi, Masvingo province, were left…

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Free WhatsApp Business incoming service conversations

Source: © 123rf 123rf From November all incoming service conversations for businesses using WhatsApp Business are free This was announced recently by Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp. In addition, The Messenger Network, a Meta Business Solutions Partner has announced that it will launch Clinch, South Africa’s first WhatsApp Business Directory and Marketplace. “We believe…

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The key role of pharmacy clinics in South Africa’s evolving healthcare system

Source: Pexels As trusted “custodians of medicine”, they support both physicians and patients, ensuring personalised care. According to Ahmed Bayat, chief operating officer of the Independent Community Pharmacy Association (ICPA), pharmacies must remain widespread and affordable to maintain the wellbeing of communities and ensure accessible healthcare for all. “Pharmacies in South Africa are doing more…

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