Zimra states taxpayer funds civil servants; Harare faces housing crisis
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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Zimra has clarified that civil servants are paid through taxpayer contributions. Meanwhile, Harare is grappling with a significant housing crisis, potentially displacing thousands of residents. The government has extended the deadline for winter wheat planting, and recent March rains in 2026 have improved some crop conditions in Zimbabwe. Political tensions are escalating over the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill CAB 3, with debates reportedly marred by threats and questions surrounding its process. Separately, Shuntai and CBMI have signed an agreement in Beijing for a cement expansion deal in Zvishavane. In sports, BT is back and Ngarava is recovering as the Chevrons prepare for Bangladesh. A truck driver linked to US$1.2 million in dagga has been remanded in custody, and Zimbabwe is under scrutiny regarding a US$1 billion illegal weapons industry in Africa.
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Zimbabwe is experiencing a significant increase in mobile internet access, indicating a shift towards digital adoption. This development comes alongside other notable economic and social updates. The Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange ZMX has seen rising confidence with trades reaching US$1.28 million. CBZ Bank was recognized as Zimbabwe鈥檚 best bank at the Euromoney Awards. In other news, Dreamstar Zimbabwe is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and Solusi Winter School graduated 45 students in Kariba. However, challenges persist, including power outages and raw material shortages affecting ART operations, leading to a decline in export and paper division volumes by 6% and 26% respectively in the third quarter to June 2022. Zimbabwe also commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory to enhance export competitiveness.
Zimbabwe's Criminal Procedure and Evidence Amendment Bill, 2026, aims to introduce a formal legal framework for plea agreements, a process currently lacking comprehensive statutory governance in the country. This proposed legislation seeks to streamline the criminal justice system by reducing case backlogs, enhancing efficiency, and promoting fairness. Plea agreements allow an accused person to plead guilty in exchange for concessions from the prosecution, such as reduced charges or the withdrawal of certain charges. The Bill outlines when these agreements can be made, the offenses they apply to, and the roles of prosecutors and courts, while also including safeguards for accused persons and considering victims' interests. Excluded offenses include murder, sexual offenses, and crimes against the State. The Bill mandates judicial oversight, requiring court acceptance for any plea agreement to become effective. Safeguards include ensuring the accused understands the agreement, is aware of their right to a full trial, and entered the agreement voluntarily. Prosecutors must also ensure sufficient evidence for conviction and, in serious cases, legal aid must be provided if the accused cannot afford representation. Victims or their representatives should be consulted where circumstances permit. If a court rejects an agreement, it becomes null and void, and statements made during negotiations cannot be used in a subsequent trial. An appeal is generally limited to the extent or legal
Must ReadZimbabwe has commissioned a specialized honey testing laboratory, a development aimed at enhancing the country's export competitiveness in the honey sector. This initiative is expected to support the growth and quality assurance of Zimbabwean honey products for international markets.