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Tourism players cry foul over VAT January 13, 2015 in Business TOURISM players in Zimbabwe’s prime resort of Victoria Falls have expressed fear of losing business to neighbouring Zambia following the introduction of the new 15% value-added tax (VAT) on all tourism activities in line with the 2015 National Budget. RICHARD MUPONDESENIOR REPORTER Zimbabwe Tourism …
Heavy downpours wreak havoc January 13, 2015 in Business HEAVY rains that pounded the country in the last two weeks have left many farmers counting heavy losses after their crops were washed away. MTHANDAZO NYONIOWN CORRESPONDENT The Meteorological Department said on January 3, Mvurwi recorded 166mm, Guruve 145mm and Mount Darwin 116mm. In an interview …
William Bain partners with foreign firm January 13, 2015 in Business THE country’s leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, William Bain Holdings, has entered into a partnership with Oursun Energy Private Limited, which is part of the Swiss-based clean energy provider, The Meeco Group to support development of clean energy in Zimbabwe. Business Reporter In a …
Hwange Electricity Supply Company granted licence to generate power January 13, 2015 in Business THE Zimbabwe Electricity Regulatory Authority (Zera) has granted Hwange Electricity Supply Company a licence to construct, operate and maintain Hwange Power Station Stage III for the purpose of generating and supplying electricity to consumers in the region. BUSINESS REPORTER Zera chief …
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Govt launches online complaints platform AN online customer complaints platform, which seeks to serve as a database for grievances raised in all sectors of the economy and government departments has been launched. STAFF REPORTER The platform, known as hellomukoma.com is designed to allow users to rate companies and government agencies in order to drive increased …
Hwange Game Count results Posted on January 12, 2015 by ZimSitRep_W — No Comments ↓ via Hwange Game Count results | VictoriaFalls24 8 January 2015 The Wildlife and Environment Zimbabwe (WEZ) have released the data from their 2014 annual game count of Hwange National Park, conducted by 316 volunteers in 95 teams. Well done to all involved! These counts have been conducted since …
Companies import over $29m tobacco for blending January 12, 2015 Business Business ReporterLocal companies last year spent $29,3 million on tobacco imports that they use for blending with locally grown Virginia tobacco to make cigarettes. The companies imported about 8,1 million kilogrammes from nine countries at an average price of $3,64 per kg. The tobacco imported …
Govt slashes fuel prices Posted on January 11, 2015 by ZimSitRep_W — via Govt slashes fuel prices – NewsDay Zimbabwe January 10, 2015 GOVERNMENT has ordered all fuel dealers to reduce fuel prices by at least 20 cents by next week following a massive 60% drop in the prices of oil on the international market. Energy minister Samuel Undenge announced the directive …
Govt clears air on Manzou Farm Posted on January 11, 2015 by ZimSitRep_M — No Comments ↓ via Govt clears air on Manzou Farm | The Herald January 10, 2015 The First Family does not own Manzou Farm in Mazowe and has nothing to do with the eviction of illegal settlers taking place in the area, Minister of State for Mashonaland Central Provincial …
Tongaat projects lower Zim sugar output Posted on January 11, 2015 by ZimSitRep_W — via Tongaat projects lower Zim sugar output – DailyNews Live 11 JANUARY 2015 HARARE – South Africa’s Tongaat Hulett (Tongaat) says its Zimbabwe sugar production is likely to decline to 475 000 tonnes this year from 488 000 tonnes in 2014 due to an increase in cane demand. …