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Breakthrough in Zim-SA electricity talks

Zimbabwe will start receiving 400MW of power from South Africa’s power utility Eskom, after agreeing on a payment plan to clear a longstanding debt. The Zimbabwe Government, through ZESA, will pay Eskom US$890 000 a week, to clear the debt. The country’s Energy and Power Development Minister, Fortune Chasi briefed […]

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‘Zimbabwe’s 2% tax to go’

Takudzwa Chihambakwe THE intermediate tax on all electronic transactions to the tune of $RTGS20 and above might have to be revisited once again, even after Zimbabwe’s Finance and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube had made some adjustments last week. The adjustments, which might result in the scrapping off of […]

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Two nabbed at Zim-SA border post over stolen tower batteries

Thupeyo Muleya South African police have arrested two men while attempting to leave that country for Zimbabwe via Beitbridge with a contraband of stolen tower batteries worth thousands of rand. Limpopo police spokesperson Constable Maphure Manamela, said the two, aged 30 and 40 were busted on Saturday during a stop […]

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Zim Arts legend, Stephen Joel Chifunyise dies

One of Zimbabwe’s most celebrated arts practitioners and playwright, Stephen Joel Chifunyise, has died. He was 70. A statement by the family said the former permanent secretary in the then Ministry of Education, Sport, Arts and Culture, died after a brave battle with cancer. Below is the full statement: The […]

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A change in fortunes for Zim’s hatrick hero?

Highlanders striker Prince Dube hopes the hatrick he scored against Mauritius in Zimbabwe’s 3-1 win in the second round second leg tie of the African Nations Championship qualifier was a turning point since he rejoined Highlanders from an unsuccessful stint with South African Premiership side Supersport United. ZTN Sport correspondent […]

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Another Zim player for the English Premier League

Mugove Chigada THERE could be two Zimbabweans in the Premier League this season if left-back Jordan Zemura gets a chance to play at AFC Bournemouth. Zemura, 19, rose from the bench this week in Bournemouth’s 3-0 win over Lyon in a pre-season match over the weekend. This comes at a […]

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