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Zimbabwe faces economic and political challenges, including power outages and proposed constitutional changes
via NewsDay Zimbabwe1 min read
Zimbabwe is grappling with various issues, including power outages and raw material shortages impacting ART operations, with its exports and paper divisions seeing volume declines of 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. Political tensions are evident, with retired generals warning Members of Parliament against supporting Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, and concerns raised about Zanu PF's potential influence towards a referendum. The country is also addressing food security risks with proposed new grain levies and a program to benefit 300,000 farmers through chili production. In other news, the Marondera council has demolished structures along the NRZ service line, and the Insurance and Pensions Commission IPEC has canceled Orchid Funeral Assurance's license, directing policyholders to file claims by June 30. A finance boss for Bikita Rural District Council was arrested for alleged abuse of office.
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Zimbabwe is preparing for its Nations Cup finale match against Canada. Other news includes Harare municipal police seeking more authority, a security guard stealing US$160,000, a rise in teenage sex trade in Mutare, and Starlink kits gathering dust at rural hospitals due to subscription delays. ZMX reports rising confidence with trades reaching US$1.28 million, while families on the streets are highlighted as a national issue. Stanbic Bank-backed Carnival Cup is set to begin, and the Shingirirayi Youth Ministry is organizing an under-13 football tournament in Mbare. Political tensions over grasslands plots have led to violence and forced evictions. ART operations are affected by power outages and raw material shortages, with export and paper division volumes declining by 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. Zanu PF is anticipated to ambush Zimbabwe towards a referendum, and a kidnapping trial was postponed due to a lawyer's absence. A specialized honey testing laboratory has been commissioned in Zimbabwe to enhance export competitiveness.
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