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Climate action must deliver economic value, jobs and improved livelihoods https://t.co/EzcQKqXZXF

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Graduation in Pictures | Activists’ Circles Cohort 1 https://t.co/8QX9gPrHuw

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A FEMALE SUSPECT IN THE KEMPTON PARK KILLINGS SHOWS THE MIDDLE FINGER IN FRONT OF POLICE
The alleged female suspect linked to the case involving nine bodies found in the Kempton Park area has raised eyebrows after appearing to point the middle finger in front of the police. Was that necessary? What prompted the gesture? Her actions seem to imply that all aggrieved parties should go to hell!

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A Harare man was attacked and killed by dogs in Southerton https://t.co/IflqzyUN5t

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Africa has the knowledge, expertise and data to develop its own solutions to major health challenges, says NWU physiology professor Lebo Gafane-Matemane.

She calls for stronger African-led research, equitable partnerships, data sovereignty and greater community involvement to improve health outcomes. @theNWU

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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) had raised concern over a series of murders, attempted murders, and suicide cases linked to domestic disputes, saying some of the incidents had resulted in deaths and serious injuries.

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FORMER MASVINGO RDC CHAIR INSTALLED AS HEADMAN
Masvingo Minister of State Ezra Chadzamira on Monday officially installed Albert Mangena, former Masvingo RDC chair, as substantive Headman Toringa under Chief Chikwanda at Mara Primary School.
Mangena was appointed on August 3 under Section 8(1) of the Traditional Leaders Act. Chadzamira urged him to unite his community.

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JOURNALIST JUDITH NYUKE DIES
Police are investigating a fatal road traffic accident in which journalist Judith Nyuke (39) died after being struck by a Geo Pomona truck along Harare Drive near Art Farm in Pomona, Harare.
The incident occurred at around 3:30 PM on Saturday.

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After a gold rush in Bondolfi, Masvingo, Chief Fortune Charumbira met villagers prospecting for gold on July 16 and told them to legalise their operations.
A week later, villagers say, he registered a claim covering the area in his name and began evicting residents.
The villagers are now facing eviction from the land they had been occupying and prospecting on.

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🚨 ASHDOWN PARK PROPERTY OWNERS FACE EVICTION
Ninety-six property owners in Ashdown Park Extension, Harare, face eviction and demolition of their homes over disputed land ownership.
Ten have already been evicted. Ward 16 councillor Denford Ngadziore said some residents paid about US$25,000 for stands, while completed properties were valued at US$180,000–US$200,000.
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D’Juni brings jokes; fame can follow…
FAME may be the currency of the entertainment industry, but for comedian D’Juni, laughter has always been worth more. https://t.co/N8O71fuMZ5

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🚨 BREAKING: Bulawayo police arrested 17 women and men affiliated with the National Democratic Working Group (NDWG) at a prayer meeting for a sick member in Ermakhandeni this afternoon and took them to Ermakhandeni Police Station.
🔴 More to follow…@jobsikhala @PoliceZimbabwe

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No wonder road deaths are a daily tragedy. The politicisation of traditional leadership erodes Zim’s customs. Solomon Mavhenyegwa, son of Masv Zanu PF prov chair Mvhenyengwa, installed as Chief Muroyi, raising serious concerns @ZANUPF_Official @JobSikhala @MoLGPWZim @NgarivhumeJ

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SADC is a joke. These flashy, misleading displays for delegates are unnecessary. What about unfinished & poor roads, incessant load-shedding, dilapidated CBD infrastructure, river pollution and land degradation? Fix the basics first. @ZANUPF_Official @nelsonchamisa @JobSikhala

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2 Zimbabweans are among five suspects arrested after police uncovered a R600m drug-manufacturing operation in Musina, Limpopo. The bust highlights growing concerns over cross-border organised crime. @PoliceZimbabwe @MoHAZim @ZANUPF_Official Full story: https://t.co/VYqlcMs6Wr

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Mukuru launched a Visa Card in Botswana, allowing customers to make payments directly from their Wallet without transferring funds between accounts or a bank account. The card works across all mobile networks. #Mukuru #AccessBank #ThembaniMoyo

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Kenyan Peter Githami (26) spent more than two months in a Zimbabwean prison. He was running away from xenophobia

Peter was walking from South Africa to Kenya after losing his identification documents, but he was arrested at the Beitbridge border for entering Zimbabwe #iom

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Be careful who you elevate. The hands that lift someone into power may not be strong enough to bring them back down. #Leadership #Power

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@happie_Mu problem munongoteverawo vamwe. Tell me which company or institution isina munhu wemasvingo patop. You think chikorokoza cheharare watongwara. In a nutshell, this joke is in bad taste and will affect your clientele base zvakanyanya.