Month-on-month inflation quickens to 5,8% in Sept

The ZiG, which debuted in April amid pomp and fanfare, has been depreciating over the past weeks amid a shortage of the dollar despite the central bank attributing the weakening of the currency to speculation. THE month-on-month inflation quickened to 5,8% in September from 1,4% in the previous month as prices rose due to the…

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Bulawayo pegs 2025 budget at US$309m

Of the proposed budget for 2025, capital budget will be US$82 million constituting 26% of the total vote. The proposed 2024 capital budget was US$96 million which was 36% of the vote. THE BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has proposed a US$309 million 2025 budget with the revenue budget accounting for a huge chunk of the…

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Restructuring exposes rift in Zanu PF

The ruling party is torn by factionalism centred on the succession debate after Mnangagwa said he would leave office at the end of his constitutionally-mandated two terms in 2028. ZANU PF’s cell restructuring exercise has exposed a serious rift among loyalists rooting for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his deputy Constantino Chiwenga as they seek to…

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Namibia, ZPCS strengthen bilateral co-operation

The Namibian delegation includes Commissioner Emilige W van Zyl, who oversees the National Release Board responsible for parole processes. A DELEGATION from the Namibian correctional services led by Deputy Commissioner-General Mariana Martin is in Zimbabwe to bolster ties and share expertise in correctional and offender management systems, NewsDay can report. The Namibian delegation includes Commissioner…

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Power cuts threaten maternal healthcare services

Without access to alternative sources of power such as solar backup, the consequences of blackouts in clinics, especially those dealing with emergencies like childbirth, have been severe. ROLLING power cuts are crippling vital maternal healthcare services at some council clinics in Harare, placing expecting mothers and newborns at risk, an investigation by NewsDay has revealed….

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Two ‘town clerks’ running Harare

In an alleged unholy pact, town clerk Hosiah Chisango and human capital director Mathew Marara awarded themselves lucrative grade one contracts. HARARE City Council (HCC) has been plunged into another scandal as it emerged yesterday that it has been operating with two town clerks for almost a year, NewsDay has learnt. In an alleged unholy…

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