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Walter Nyamukondiwa Chinhoyi Bureau Government is conducting a Domestic Tourism and Outbound survey to gauge the contribution of local tourists to the sector, including coming up with recommendations to improve domestic tourism. The survey is expected to feed into the Tourism Master Plan to be launched next month.
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Conrad Mupesa Herald Correspondent Government has embarked on a major drive to upgrade and market the country’s unknown sacred sites, including secret passages that were used during the war of liberation. This is aimed at broadening the country’s tourism appeal, while increasing its contribution to economic development. Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca Mupfumira said the country […]
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Victor Maphosa Herald Reporter Players in the tourism sector are upbeat about the future of the country’s tourism sector following recent political developments in the country and the appointment of Cde Prisca Mupfumira as Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister.
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Blessings Chidakwa Mash West Correspondent The Minister of State for Mashonaland West Provincial Affairs Cde Webster Shamu, who was recently readmitted into Zanu-PF and subsequently appointed a minister, says suspended or expelled party members should always abide by the party’s ruling, humble themselves and ask for forgiveness, instead of trying to fight back.
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Tinashe Makichi Business Reporter Government through the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) is set to create a revolving fund for local fertiliser manufacturers, which will enable consistent supply of the key agriculture input. Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Prisca Mupfumira told The Herald Business that Government through NSSA would continue funding fertiliser companies.
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From Kudakwashe Bwititi in PRETORIA Zimbabwe and South Africa yesterday agreed to immediately start measures to operationalise the Beitbridge One-Stop Border-Post (OSBP) and signed five cooperation agreements as relations between the neighbours reached new heights. As part of the firm undertaking to operationalise the OSBP, President Mugabe and President Jacob Zuma directed their ministers and officials […]
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Tedious Manyepo Herald Reporter China has donated 12 500 tonnes of rice valued at over $14,7 million to help feed the vulnerable and food insecure in Zimbabwe.
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Nyemudzai Kakore Herald Correspondent Government last Friday dispatched teams to Epworth, Caledonia, Hopley and Hatcliffe in Harare to identify and profile children engaging in prostitution for survival.
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Felex Share Senior Reporter— The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has frozen the rationalisation exercise in the public service which sought to cut Government’s wage bill, it has emerged. CSC chairperson Dr Mariyawanda Nzuwah yesterday said the freeze would remain in place until the commission gets guidance from Cabinet. This comes after youths, together with Youth, Indigenisation
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The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has announced plans to raise its minimum payout to pensioners from $60 per month to $80 with effect from October this year. That figure is also set to be reviewed at the beginning of next year to $100.
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Felex Share Senior Reporter The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) will — with effect from October 1 — increase monthly pension payouts from $60 to $80 per month, while the $100 margin is expected to be achieved beginning next year.
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George Maponga Masvingo Bureau Government has reaffirmed its commitment to pay civil servants their 2016 bonuses, saying all its workers will receive their 13th cheque by next month. Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Prisca Mupfumira yesterday said Government would not disappoint the civil servants.
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Felex Share Senior Reporter A high-powered Government team meets civil servants’ representatives today to come up with a position on the workers’ 2016 annual bonus payments. The Government team comprises Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinamasa, his Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare counterpart Prisca Mupfumira and Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr John Mangudya.
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Felex Share Senior Reporter— Government yesterday began a three-day engagement with civil servants to apprise them of their conditions of service and non-monetary incentives, such as housing, that are being worked out.
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Walter Nyamukondiwa in CHITOMBORWIZI— There was drama at the Kore homestead yesterday when a 1,5 metre-long snake charged at villagers attending the handover of assistance to the family that lost three members in a veld fire.