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Percy Zenda Jr. Masters Diamond Value Addition: Self-Taught in Polishing and Cutting Techniques
Date:19 April 2024 ZimTimes Staff The diamond cutting and polishing industry is a lucrative venture involving the expertise needed to cut and polish precious gems. Historically, this sector was restricted to individuals of Caucasian, Indian, and Arab descent. In 2017, Percy Zenda Senior founded Transcontinental Gems Private Limited in Zimbabwe with a vision to craft diamonds and jewelry. With a…
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Tragic Head-on Collision Claims the Life of Brigadier General Vezha
Date:18 April 2024 ZimTimes Staff In a heartbreaking turn of events, four experienced Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) personnel lost their lives in a traffic collision on the Harare-Bulawayo highway. Brigadier General Augustine Chipwere, ZDF’s Director of Poly, Public Relations, and International Affairs, verified the occurrence of the accident. Brigadier General Chipwere, in a statement reported by certain media outlets, mentioned that the…
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Epworth North Legislator Reflects on Independence Day….
…Honoring Sacrifices, Embracing Development This year, Murambinda in the Manicaland province was the focal point of Independence Day celebrations. The town witnessed a significant assembly, drawing thousands of attendees eagerly anticipating the events, symbolizing a crucial juncture in the country’s pursuit of liberty and harmony. This marks the second occasion since the country became independent from British colonial rule in…
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Dynamos Hungry for Payback Against Highlanders in Uhuru Cup Showdown
18 April 2018 ZimTimes Staff The Uhuru 2024 Independence Cup final featuring Dynamos and Highlanders promises to be an exhilarating event for the villagers in Murambinda and nearby areas, offering football fans an exciting spectacle to enjoy Absolutely! It’s events like these that bring communities together and create memorable experiences for everyone involved. The atmosphere must be electric with excitement…
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I will provide an update if ZiG doesn’t succeed,” stated the RBZ governor
Date: 18 April 2024 ZimTimes Staff The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s governor, John Mashayavanhu, expressed his commitment to keeping the public informed about the success of the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency. He made this declaration while elucidating the monetary policy statement at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo. The event, organized by Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), gathered…
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Zimbabwean investment summit to be held in Johannesburg in May
Date:18 April 2024 ZimTimes Staff Zimbabwe Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion, Hon. Prof. Mthuli Ncube and Mr Tafadzwa Chinamo, the CEO of Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA) will host an investment summit at the Radisson Hotel, Kempton Park, near OR Tambo International. The summit theme “People you can invest in” is inspired by the popular Zimbabwe idiom “Nyika inovakwa nevene…
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Controversy Erupts,Headman Demands US$100 at Funeral
In a shocking turn of events, Headman Burton Nerupiri of Gutu has sparked outrage and raised questions about the conduct of traditional leaders after demanding a hefty sum of US$100 during the funeral of the late Brigadier Charles Gumbo’s wife, Grace. The incident has left mourners dissatisfied and highlighted concerns over potential repression faced by ordinary villagers. During the funeral…
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CABS Secures $110 Million Credit Line for Key Economic Sectors
CABS, a member of the Old Mutual Group, has secured a substantial line of credit amounting to US$110 million from AfreximBank and the Trade and Development Bank. The funds, received in 2023, are intended to be used for on-lending to key economic sectors in Zimbabwe, including agriculture, mining, energy, and manufacturing. In its 2023 annual report, CABS expressed its unwavering…
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Government Commits to Empowering Women Across Various Sectors
The Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has reaffirmed Zimbabwe’s dedication to empowering women in all sectors of the economy. Minister Mutsvangwa emphasized the importance of gender equality and women’s empowerment in achieving sustainable development by 2030. Zimbabwe demonstrated its commitment by supporting the participation of women in the 68th session of the Commission on…
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Benylin Paediatric Syrup Banned due to Toxins
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has taken a decisive step to ban the sale of Benylin Paediatric Syrup, manufactured by Johnson and Johnson in South Africa. This action comes in response to the discovery of toxins in two batches of the cough syrup by Nigerian authorities, prompting concerns about its potential presence in Zimbabwe. The National Agency for…
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