Under pressure Mugabe Is Set to reshuffle cabinet, for the third time since ‘NIKUV-31/07/13) Ballot ‘

Under pressure Mugabe Is Set to reshuffle cabinet, for the third time since ‘NIKUV-31/07/13) Ballot ‘

Under fire PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe is reportedly on the verge of reshuffling his bloated cabinet. Mugabe, who is under pressure from war veterans calling on him to step down amid rising social unrest, intends to send a clear warning that those who are not loyal to him will not be tolerated. According to Zimbabwe Independent, if Mugabe buckles under pressure and reshuffles his cabinet it will be the fourth time he has done so since…

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Indigenisation Policy, Waived To Aid Recapitalisation Of Struggling Air Zimbabwe, Now US.300 Million In Debt

Indigenisation Policy, Waived To Aid Recapitalisation Of Struggling Air Zimbabwe, Now US.300 Million In Debt

VICTORIA FALLS – Government has waived its controversial indigenisation policy to pave way for the recapitalisation of troubled national airline, Air Zimbabwe. Enacted in 2008, indigenisation regulations compel all foreign- owned businesses to cede 51 percent of their shareholding to black Zimbabweans.Transport minister Joram Gumbo on Thursday said the country’s black empowerment laws will not apply to Air Zimbabwe, as government intensifies efforts to secure an investor for the national flag carrier. “In regards to…

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J.Nkomo Airport Substandard Despite US$25mln Upgrade’-Transport Minister Joram Gumbo

J.Nkomo Airport Substandard Despite US$25mln Upgrade’-Transport Minister Joram Gumbo

TRANSPORT Minister Joram Gumbo has lamented the state of Joshua Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo, saying the facility is substandard despite a costly upgrade that has dragged on for over a decade. The project, which has so far gobbled up US$25 million, still needs in excess of US$13 million to complete outstanding work despite its commissioning in December 2013. The Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe has said it is failing to raise the required US$13…

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