Chikombedzi water tales: From 3km distance to piped water

People living in this area travel long distances looking for the precious liquid. This year’s El Niño-induced drought makes it even worse for them. TWIGGY trees with no sign of life, rocky terrains and a generally dry outlook characterise this location. Found in the lower south of the country, Chikombedzi is the true definition of…

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Poor working conditions spike up mental health problems

The Ingutsheni boss further highlighted the symptoms of workers deemed mentally unwell in their workplaces. INGUTSHENI Hospital in Bulawayo on Thursday held a belated World Mental Health day through a campaign walk promoting mental health in workplaces amid concerns that poor working conditions at various workplaces was contributing to mental health problems faced in the…

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Suspected CCC councillor property’s arsonists nabbed

Officer commanding Beitbridge Police District Chief Superintendent Mesuli Ncube confirmed the arrest and said the suspects were expected in court soon. POLICE in Beitbridge have arrested three suspected arsonists believed to be responsible for the burning of ward 3 councillor Takavingei Mahachi’s property worth R300 000 in suspected intra-party violence few months ago. Some of…

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Logistics and transport conference to unlock Africa’s potential

 It is aimed at resolving critical challenges and harnessing growth opportunities in the transportation and logistics sectors across the continent. THE Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) has announced a stellar line-up of speakers for its upcoming regional logistics and transport conference Logistics and Transport scheduled for November 19 to 21, 2024, at the…

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ED sees growth on exports

President Emmerson Mnangagwa ZIMBABWE’S exports have increased to US$4,56 billion during the period January to August 2024, up by 1,8% from the US$4,48 billion recorded during the same period last year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. Officially opening of the Exporters’ Conference in Bulawayo yesterday held under the theme: Qala, Tanga, Start, Mnangagwa said the…

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MPs roast Ziyambi over ZiG devaluation

JUSTICE, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister Ziyambi Ziyambi JUSTICE, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs minister Ziyambi Ziyambi had a torrid time in Parliament on Wednesday, while responding to the legislators who raised concerns over the currency devaluation despite the rising price of gold on the world market. The ZiG depreciated to US$1:ZWG24,39 from a prior day…

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Huge salary hike spells trouble: Govt

Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister July Moyo GOVERNMENT says it will keep civil servants’ salaries at 12% of the gross domestic product (GDP), with its growth expected to be the benchmark against which their salaries can be improved, NewsDay can report. The government this week announced that civil servants had started getting their…

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Lower Gwelo man blazed to death

According to Darlington Mufundisi (28), an eyewitness who works in a neighbouring shop, although he and other villagers tried to rescue the deceased following initial burst sounds and screams, their efforts were futile. A 20-YEAR-OLD man from Guduza Village, under Chief Sogwala in Lower Gwelo, Leeroy Mpofu tragically lost his life in a devastating fire…

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