Govt changes tact on Gwayi-Shangani dam project

Govt changes tact on Gwayi-Shangani dam project  0  August 1, 2021 6:06 PM Source: Govt changes tact on Gwayi-Shangani dam project – #Asakhe – CITE By Tinashe Mungazi The government says it has adopted an integrated approach to the Gwayi-Shangani dam construction project by holistically involving other relevant stakeholders during planning and implementation to avoid the Tugwi-Mukosi shortcomings. …

No medal but Gilpin impress at the Tokyo Olympic Games – Sports Rifle 7/24

No medal but Gilpin impress at the Tokyo Olympic Games – Sports Rifle 7/24 Tatenda Gondo 30/7/2021 At the age of ten doctors told Peter Purcell Gilpin that he would likely lose the use of his legs because he was born with a muscular condition ( he could no longer maintain control of his shaking …

2021 Mid-Term Budget Review Statement

2021 Mid-Term Budget Review Statement NewsDay 30/7/2 Agriculture Growth of the agriculture sector in 2021 has been revised upwards on account of higher-than-expected performance of almost all crops particularly maize, groundnuts, and sorghum. The sector is, therefore, estimated to grow by 34%, up from the original Budget projection of 11%. The positive performance is on …

Govt reintroduces black rhino in Gonarezhou

Govt reintroduces black rhino in Gonarezhou 30/7/2021 ByNewsday BY OBERT SIAMILANDU GONAREZHOU National Park has reintroduced the black rhino species, seven years after it became extinct. The last original black rhino population in Gonarezhou was seen in the 1940s, presumably due to over-hunting and poaching activities. A reintroduction programme for the black rhino was then …

Covid: Turning down Covid vaccine is selfish, says Michael Gove

Covid: Turning down Covid vaccine is selfish, says Michael Gove The Herald 30/7/2021 People who turn down Covid vaccination are “selfish” and put others’ lives at risk, Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said. He warned that those declining a jab could see themselves barred from events requiring “a certain level of safety”. The government …

‘Kariba pumping 70pc of Zim power supply’

‘Kariba pumping 70pc of Zim power supply’    Chronicle 30/7/2021 Oliver Kazunga, Senior Business Reporter THE Zimbabwe Power Company (ZPC) has surpassed its production target for the second quarter by 11,2 percent, generating 2,162 Gigawatts per hour against the targeted 1,944GWh. In an update for the quarter under review, the power utility indicated that Zimbabwe’s …

‘Zimbabwe economy in strong rebound’

‘Zimbabwe economy in strong rebound’   Chronicle 30/7/2021  Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor DESPITE the dampening Covid-19 pandemic, Zimbabwe’s economy is on a “strong rebound”, as the Treasury yesterday revised upwards the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth projections to 7,8 percent, slightly above the 7,4 percent target announced in the 2021 National Budget Statement. Compared …

Zim makes token payments to clear foreign debt

Zim makes token payments to clear foreign debt Chronicle 30/7/2021   Prof Mthuli Ncube Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor ZIMBABWE has started making token payments to service the country’s foreign debt with the Treasury channelling about US$17 million in the first quarter of 2021 towards clearing the arrears owed to different creditors. Finance and Economic Development …