Boris Johnson’s gov’t plunged into crisis as 2 ministers quit
Two of the United Kingdom’s most senior ministers have resigned from the cabinet in the latest blow to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s leadership. Health Minister Sajid Javid and Finance Minister Rishi Sunak announced their resignations within minutes of each other on Tuesday, plunging Johnson’s government into crisis. The resignations came as Johnson was apologising for…
ZIMSEC clears air on exam fees, dates
By ZBC Reporters The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) says examination fees can now be paid in United States dollars after the enactment of legislation that entrenched the multi-currency system. ZIMSEC Public Relations Manager, Nicky Dlamini said, “We had a shift in the monetary policy dimension after pronouncements of new measures by the Minister of…
Sikhala, Sithole bail appeal postponed
By Fungai Jachi THR High Court has deferred to Thursday the hearing of an appeal for bail by CCC Legislators, Job Sikhala and Godfrey Sithole, who are facing charges of inciting public violence, after the State requested for time to file its response. Sikhala and Sithole who are appealing against a Magistrates Court decision not…
First batch of Muzarabani Oil and Gas drilling rig components arrive
By Kenias Chivuzhe THE Muzarabani Oil and Gas Project in Mbire District is set to move a gear up after the first batch of drilling rig components arrived in the country this Tuesday. The exploration for oil and gas in Muzarabani is fast becoming a reality after the first batch of drilling rig components arrived…
Women and youths rise in regional politics
By Abigirl Tembo THE Second Republic led by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been commended for creating an enabling environment for women and youths to take up leadership positions. This follows the swearing in of Honourable Tatenda Mavetera as a member of the Pan African Parliament and her appointment as the First Vice President of the…
Zim jumps 11 positions on latest Global Open Budget Survey
By Owen Mandovha Government’s economic reform agenda continues to bear fruit, with an improvement in global rankings on budget processes and an industry-driven surge in electricity usage. These are some of the key takeaways from this Tuesday’s Post Cabinet Briefing as announced by the Minister of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Senator Monica Mutsvangwa. The…