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  1. Zimra to auction 15 properties: The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has announced plans to auction 15 properties to recover outstanding taxes owed by defaulting taxpayers. The properties are valued at over $1 million.
  2. Mnangagwa's govt accused of stifling opposition: The opposition MDC Alliance has accused the government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa of stifling its activities and denying its members their rights. The party says its members are being harassed and arrested by the police.
  3. Zim's economy to grow by 3.5%: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Zimbabwe's economy will grow by 3.5% in 2023, driven by agriculture and mining sectors.
  4. Bulawayo's water crisis worsens: The city of Bulawayo is facing a severe water crisis, with residents going for days without access to clean water. The city's water treatment plants are struggling to produce enough water due to power outages and equipment failures.
  5. Zim's inflation rate drops to 256.6%: Zimbabwe's inflation rate has dropped to 256.6% in January 2023, from 266.4% in December 2022, according to the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT).

Business

  1. Zim's tobacco industry faces challenges: Zimbabwe's tobacco industry is facing challenges, including a decline in production and low prices, due to climate change and competition from other countries.
  2. Zim's mining sector to grow: The mining sector in Zimbabwe is expected to grow this year, driven by increased production of gold, platinum, and diamonds.
  3. Zim's economy to benefit from AfCFTA: The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is expected to benefit Zimbabwe's economy by increasing trade and investment between African countries.

Sports

  1. Zim's cricket team loses to Afghanistan: Zimbabwe's cricket team lost to Afghanistan in a one-day international match in Harare.
  2. Zim's football team to face Malawi: Zimbabwe's national football team will face Malawi in a friendly match in Blantyre, Malawi.

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