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                    ‘Worst run and unfair’: Zim poll angers rights defenders
 
                        He pulled out of the presidential race last week, describing the whole process as a “farce”.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Tanyaradzwa Kapuru 
                         Aug. 18, 2023
                      
                    Zanu PF faces litmus test over land barons promise
 
                        However, state land sales are likely to trigger a wave of demolitions.
                      
                      
      
                        By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru and Vincent Mungofa 
                         Aug. 18, 2023
                      
                    ‘Disputed’ polls dent re-engagement plan
 
                         Logistical gridlocks in opposition urban strongholds were also cited by the Mumba-led mission for spoiling Zimbabwe’s polls.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Tinashe Kairiza 
                         Sep. 8, 2023
                      
                    New mayor lays out vision for scandal-ridden Harare
 
                        The tightly-contested  polls were slammed by the international community.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Tanyaradzwa Kapuru 
                         Sep. 15, 2023
                      
                    Cabinet nepotism fractures Zanu PF
 
                        But those fighting in Mnangagwa’s corner argued that such appointments were common.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Tanyaradzwa Kapuru 
                         Sep. 22, 2023
                      
                    Beta Holdings’ 180m bricks a year plant set for November
 
                        “The current macroeconomic and liquidity challenges have not spared the company,” Beta told the Zimbabwe Independent this week.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Sep. 22, 2023
                      
                    Election deadlock jeopardises Mnangagwa re-engagement plan
 
                        Mnangagwa polled 52,6% of the vote on August 23, while his closest rival Nelson Chamisa garnered 44%.
                      
                      
      
                        By Tinashe Kairiza and Vincent Mungofa 
                         Sep. 29, 2023
                      
                    Cotton cartels prey on Cottco growers
 
                        According to Munyaradzi Chikasha, chief operating officer at Cottco, some farmers have been attracted to the cash, and are engaging in  side-marketing.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Julia Ndlela 
                         Oct. 13, 2023
                      
                    Machakaire to lead fight against drug abuse
 
                        He said his ministry would tackle the problem with the ministries of Health and Child Care as well as Public Service Labour and Social Welfare.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Oct. 17, 2023
                      
                    FCB scours offshore markets to bolster frail Zim economy
 
                        The survey and awards ceremony is held annually by the Independent in partnership with FCB.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Oct. 20, 2023
                      
                    Ncube on cliff edge as hospitals crumble
 
                        Ncube is expected to present the 2024 budget later this month.
                      
                      
      
                        By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru and Vincent Mungofa 
                         Nov. 3, 2023
                      
                    Govt suppliers fleece millions
 
                        The revelations are part of a report by the Auditor-General on Appropriation Accounts and Fund Accounts in Arrears as at December 31, 2021.
                      
                      
      
                        By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru and Vincent Mungofa 
                         Nov. 3, 2023
                      
                    FEATURE: Commuters bear brunt of transport crisis
 
                        Transport challenges have been a thorn in the flesh during this period, as the police cracks down on illegal vehicles and unregulated public transport operators.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Tanyaradzwa Kapuru 
                         Nov. 10, 2023
                      
                    Govt moves to curb immigration crisis
 
                        The government has since issued a directive requiring foreign nationals to obtain proper documentation in order to conduct business operations. 
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa 
                         Nov. 10, 2023
                      
                    Tshabangu followed due process: CBZ boss
 
                        According to the CBZ website, a corporate account requires a copy of memorandum and articles of association, certificate of incorporation, directors’ valid ID, among others.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Nov. 17, 2023
                      
                    TelOne learning centre to offer degrees
 
                        She said the restructuring and clean-up exercise in preparation for the attainment of university status was expected to start in 2024.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Nov. 28, 2023
                      
                    Zimplats hands over classroom blocks, ablution facilities
 
                        These include St Michaels, David Guzuzu, Rutara Primary, Saruwe Primary, Marshal Hartley, Saruwe Secondary, Wanganui Primary and Wanganui Secondary.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Nov. 29, 2023
                      
                    Govt caught napping as El Niño impact starts showing
 
                        The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently confirmed a strong El Niño, potentially leading to drought conditions in Zimbabwe.
                      
                      
      
                        By Melody Chikono and Vincent Mungofa 
                         Dec. 1, 2023
                      
                    Govt targets agricultural land barons
 
                        His ministry is the only government arm authorised to issue tenure documents on agricultural land as it administers relevant Acts assigned to it by the President.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Dec. 1, 2023
                      
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          Smuggled Zim children: SA hails alert security
 
                        All passengers on the 42 buses were sent back to Zimbabwe including the children.
                      
                      
      
                        By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru and Vincent Mungofa 
                         Dec. 5, 2023
                      
                    Govt caught napping on social service delivery
 
                        The Treasury extended a 6,3% (ZW$10 trillion) budgetary vote towards infrastructure for 2024.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Tinashe Kairiza 
                         Dec. 8, 2023
                      
                    Council targets illegal food vendors as it fights cholera
 
                        It stated that more than 9 000 suspected cases and 160 suspected cholera deaths have been recorded since February with cases being reported in 46 districts in all 10 provinces.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Blessed Ndlovu 
                         Dec. 12, 2023
                      
                    ED leads nation in prayer
 
                        On the political and governance front, Mnangagwa said the prevailing peaceful and tranquil environment in communities was an inspiring answer to prayers.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Tanyaradzwa Kapuru 
                         Dec. 14, 2023
                      
                    Flood-affected residents reject relocation plan
 
                        Another resident, Sylvia Mugona also said authorities must develop, rather than force them out of Budiriro.
                      
                      
      
                        By Tanyaradzwa Kapuru and Vincent Mungofa 
                         Jan. 5, 2024
                      
                    Armed robbers raid Lomagundi College
 
                        Nyathi said unknown suspects pounced at George Silundika High School in Bulawayo on Saturday last week and stole US$17 280 cash which was in a cash box.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Jan. 11, 2024
                      
                    Retail workers bemoan taxation, low salaries
 
                        “So that is the concern, the minimum wage should be raised and the tax bracket should also be raised. The minimum wage should not even be taxed.”  
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa and Blessed Ndlovu 
                         Jan. 16, 2024
                      
                    Shortage of technicians hinder installation of cancer machines
 
                        A crumbling health delivery system has seen the country struggle to contain increases in the number of people affected.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Jan. 19, 2024
                      
                    Cholera, COVID-19 stalk Zim, Sadc
 
                        ZIMBABWE and its neighbours are facing an overwhelming cholera outbreak amid a surge in COVID-19 cases since the onset of the rain season.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Jan. 23, 2024
                      
                    ‘Private sector stabilising heath sector’
 
                        The country’s health sector has endured years of underfunding and a debilitating brain drain amid a crippling shortage of basic medicines and drugs at public hospitals.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Jan. 24, 2024
                      
                    Cuban VP expected in Zimbabwe
 
                        Cuban vice president Salvador Valdes Mesa is expected to jet into Harare on Thursday for a three-day official visit as Zimbabwe and Cuba seek to cement the relations between the two countries.
                      
                      
      
                        By Vincent Mungofa 
                         Jan. 24, 2024
                      
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