LOCAL NEWS

by Derick Tsimba

Government is being represented by the Minister of Environment, Tourism and Hospitality, Hon Prisca Mupfumira, in London at the global illegal wildlife trade conference, a symposium that provides an opportunity for Zimbabwe to continue engaging the international community.

by Bruce Zvandasara

A whistle-blower who is assisting in the on-going investigations into the alleged corruption activities in Zesa had his wife kidnapped by unknown assailants on Wednesday afternoon.

by Gift Mashoko

The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions’ (ZCTU) much hyped demonstration against the 2% tax introduced by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube.

by Zivanai Dhewa

People from all walks of life have welcomed efforts by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development,  Professor Mthuli Ncube, to ensure that people regain their confidence in the banking sector by putting in place measures that ensure a 1:1 rate with the US$ is maintained.

by Gift Mashoko

Citizens have received the tumbling of parallel market rates yesterday with much joy after they had sky-rocketed in the past week to 1:5.

by Rudo Saungweme

University of Zimbabwe student board yesterday welcomed President Emmerson Mnangagwa as their new Chancellor.

by Zivanai Dhewa

Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Ambassador Cain Mathema has pledged to expedite the production of passports and reduce the waiting period before people can receive their passports.

by Tawanda Musariri

Flowers growers, the majority of whom hail from Manicaland, are rekindling their self funded association to protect their interests in the foreign currency earning industry.

by Nobleman Runyanga

A statement issued late yesterday by the police following a shooting incident in Harare city centre the same day, laid bare the MDC-T Chamisa faction Harare East legislator, Tendai Biti’s penchant for lies and drew widespread condemnation from many Harare residents.

by Rudo Saungweme

President Emmerson Mnangagwa today joined thousands of other University of Zimbabwe graduands as he was conferred with a Doctor of Laws honorary degree.

Other notable graduands were the Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Mudenda and Chief Law Officer Chris Mutangadura who both graduated with Masters in Law.

Three thousand six hundred and thirty two graduated at the University in various faculties.

Speaking at the graduation ceremony, President Mnangagwa said, “I am pleased to join the graduation ceremony at University of Zimbabwe as I am fully aware of the importance of higher education. I would like University of Zimbabwe to also play a pivotal role in the development trajectory of the nation. I therefore invite you all to walk this journey with us and be heroes of our time in various fields of endeavours.

“I challenge you to go out and be brave, bold and full of hope no matter the obstacles we encounter. Desist from self-seeking tendencies. My administration will entrench rule of law and abide to democratic tendencies, principles and laws. We will repeal archaic laws and make democratic law. In this era justice will prevail. Corrupt and law breakers will be prosecuted. I urge you all to be good ambassadors of University of Zimbabwe wherever life may take you,” he said.

Acting UZ Vice Chancellor, Professor Paul Mapfumo congratulated President Mnangagwa for winning the 30 July 2018 harmonised elections convincingly. He also expressed gratitude towards the position that he was given by President Mnangagwa. In his address Mapfumo said, “At this point allow me to sincerely express my gratitude for the thrust and confidence of nominating me to be the Vice Chancellor of University of Zimbabwe. Your Excellency, I am committed and ready to deliver.”

Mapfumo said, “University of Zimbabwe has increased enrolment from twelve thousand five hundred and twelve to nineteen thousand. I will ensure that the expansion in student number will not compromise quality of education. We will also continue to develop infrastructure so as to make the learning environment favourable. As I speak right now the University is constructing a 6 storey building to house laboratory and also storerooms. We are also going to expand student hostels and make sure that campus accommodation houses sixty percent of the students.”

UZ student board also congratulated President Mnangagwa on the attainment of his Honorary Doctorate Degree indicating that they have confidence in his leadership.