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President Mnangagwa Tours Huawei and BYD in Shenzhen
This morning, President Emmerson Mnangagwa conducted a tour of two prominent Chinese companies: BYD, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, and Huawei, a global telecommunications giant. The visit took place in Shenzhen, known as China’s technology hub. Following the tours, President Mnangagwa emphasized the importance of leveraging the strong ties between Zimbabwe and China, which were forged during Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle.…
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Zimbabwe Seeks Enhanced Investment Ties with China
Zimbabwe is poised to secure further investment deals from China, building on a successful five-year partnership that has seen over US$3.4 billion in investments across various sectors of its economy. President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who arrived in China yesterday, is set to tour major companies, including telecommunications giant Huawei and the leading electronic and automobile firm BYD. BYD’s expertise is pivotal…
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Load-Shedding Woes Set to Ease,Hwange Fault Resolved
The load-shedding being experienced countrywide is set to ease as a technical fault that had been experienced at Hwange Power Station Unit 8 since last week has been resolved. The unit is now awaiting synchronisation, while a cocktail of other measures to end power outages for good have been put in place. Apart from the importation of electricity to cover…
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Mozambican President to Officially Open Zimbabwe Agricultural Show
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi is expected to visit Zimbabwe on Tuesday to officially open the 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS). The annual event, which will be held from August 26 to August 31 at the Exhibition Park in Harare, is expected to attract over 200,000 visitors under the theme “Cultivating Prosperity: Growing Business. Innovating for Change. Nurturing…
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Chegutu Health Scare as Water Contaminated by Sewer
by Priviledge Zviregei Residents of Chegutu town are facing a serious health scare after revelations that the town’s water supply has been contaminated by sewage. The Chegutu Municipality confirmed the issue, with reports indicating that some locals have already been admitted to local health facilities after drinking the tainted water. According to Chegutu Municipality’s town clerk, Mr. Jacob Chikuruwo, the…
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Air Ambulance Service Launches,Free Flights for Citizens
Zimbabwe’s government-backed air ambulance service, utilizing Russian helicopters and equipment, has carried out its first patient transport, airlifting an ordinary citizen who suffered cardiac arrest from Chegutu to Harare free of charge. The 20-minute flight, which had two local doctors on board, transported the patient from Chegutu District Hospital to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, a journey that would have taken…
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ZESA announces increase in Load Shedding
ZESA Holdings has informed its customers of a technical challenge at the Hwange Thermal Power Station’s Unit 8, leading to reduced electricity generation capacity on the national grid. In a statement released on August 24th, ZESA said that as a result of this generation shortfall, the utility has had to implement increased load shedding schedules across the country to balance…
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Govt invests US$5m for street lights
In a major development to enhance the safety and security of Harare’s residents, the government has allocated $5 million to install more than 1,100 street lights in and around the city’s central business district. So far, the government, through local contractors, has already installed 514 street lights as part of this ongoing project. Of these, 427 were installed by Ship…
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UNAC Party Calls for Unity, Dialogue and Reforms After a Successful SADC Summit
by Priviledge Zviregei The United African National Council (UNAC), Zimbabwe’s first political party to win elections in 1979, held a press conference to address key issues following the successful hosting of the recent SADC Summit in the country. UNAC, which is currently an opposition party, emphasized its belief in a “united, peaceful and productive Zimbabwe.” The party highlighted its role…
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SADC Summit: Success Despite Opposition’s “Hell-Bent” Disruption Efforts
by Priviledge Zviregei The recent Southern African Development Community (SADC) Summit, held in Zimbabwe, has been lauded as a resounding success, with the opposition’s attempts to disrupt the event ultimately backfiring, according to prominent religious leader Rev. Musindo. In the lead-up to the summit, opposition groups engaged in a campaign of negative publicity and threatened protests, aiming to taint the…
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