Zimbabwe government
Zimbabwe set to buy drones to tackle border smuggling
State media said the purchase of drones worth over R28 million was now at an advanced stage. The drones will be used to help survey Zimbabwe's porous borders...
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Zimbabwe govt postpones opening of schools as COVID-19 infections rise
The decision to delay the opening won't be popular as schools have only been open for around three months this year. And there are concerns for those who were supposed to begin writing public exams in October.
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Zimbabwean author Tsitsi Dangarembga arrested during protest
Tsitsi Dangarembga, 61, was bundled into a police truck while protesting on a road in Harare's upmarket suburb of Borrowdale alongside another protester, carrying placards.
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Zimbabwean court orders SAA to pay R12m to environment ministry
The ruling was made after a six-year-long legal wrangle, in which the South African carrier reportedly refused to pay meteorological fees to the government.
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Jailed Zim lawmaker facing subversion charges freed on bail
More than a dozen government opponents have this year faced similar charges, with critics saying this shows that under Mnangagwa's government is reverting to harsh Mugabe-era security laws.
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Individuals can withdraw US cash after ending dollarisation, Zim minister says
Zimbabwe made its interim currency, the RTGS dollar introduced in February, the country’s sole legal tender last Monday.
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Power cuts set to continue in Zim if debts not settled, Eskom says
State power company Zesa Holdings LTD has admitted that the power crisis looks set to continue until it clears its debts.
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Zimbabwe issues alert for increased malaria cases
The spike is being linked to stagnant pools of water left in the wake of Cyclone Idai, which killed at least 344 people in Zimbabwe.
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Zim govt to repeal press law that saw journos arrested, newspaper shut down
The decision may well be part of the authorities’ keenness to present a friendlier side following a huge outcry after the recent security clampdown.
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Zimbabwe teachers' unions suspend national strike
Teachers’ unions met Education Minister Paul Mavima in Harare and agreed to return to work on Monday.
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Zimbabwe's public sector union backs down on strike, cites volatile situation
Wage negotiations between the government and the Apex Council, which represents 17 public sector unions, broke down on Wednesday.
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Zim unions issue new strike ultimatum after wage talks deadlock
Unions want to be paid in dollars or have the monthly salary of the lowest paid worker increased from $414 to $1,700.
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Zimbabwe strike not called off - doctors' representative
Mthabisi Bebhe told Reuters that contrary to reports in the state-owned newspaper The Herald, the association had not yet consulted with members following the meeting and the strike was still underway.
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Zim ministry says it is illegal for firms to charge US dollars for products
This comes after drinks manufacturer Delta Corporation said that from Friday it would only accept hard currency for its beer and soft drinks.
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Mnangagwa pledges reforms to promote democracy
In a speech that marked the latest move in efforts to end his country's international isolation, he told delegates: "We are in the process of reforming our party.
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Zim parly drops call for Mugabe to answer questions on diamond mines
Mugabe said in March 2016 the country was robbed of wealth by diamond companies including joint ventures between Chinese companies and the army, police and intelligence services.
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Zim to drop local listing requirement from mining bill: foreign minister
The original proposal was part of efforts under the country’s new president Emmerson Mnangagwa to boost investment and local ownership of Zimbabwe’s vast mineral resources.
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Lavish 94th birthday party for Robert Mugabe
Photos have emerged showing the former Zimbabwe president smartly dressed alongside his smiling wife.
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Zimbabwe govt changes tune on leases for white farmers
Thousands of white farmers were forced off their land by violent mobs or evicted, with Mugabe saying the reforms would help black people marginalised under British colonial rule.
