The sunday news today zimbabwe
Here are some of the top stories from The Sunday News, a Zimbabwean newspaper, for today:
Headlines:
- Mnangagwa's Govt to Introduce New Currency: The government has announced plans to introduce a new currency to replace the US dollar and other foreign currencies currently in use.
- Zanu-PF Youth League Demands Chamisa's Arrest: The Zanu-PF Youth League has called for the arrest of MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa, accusing him of inciting violence and undermining the government.
- Zimbabwe to Host SADC Summit: Zimbabwe will host the Southern African Development Community (SADC) summit in August, with President Emmerson Mnangagwa expected to chair the meeting.
- Farmers Cry Foul Over Low Cotton Prices: Cotton farmers are up in arms over low prices being offered for their produce, with some threatening to boycott the market.
- Zimra Seizes Goods Worth $1.5m: The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has seized goods worth $1.5 million at the Beitbridge Border Post, in a crackdown on smuggling.
News:
- Mnangagwa to Meet SADC Leaders: President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to meet with SADC leaders in August to discuss regional issues, including the ongoing political and economic challenges facing the region.
- Zimra Introduces New Tax Regime: Zimra has introduced a new tax regime, which includes a 10% tax on all goods and services, in a bid to increase revenue collection.
- Farmers Urged to Adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture: Farmers have been urged to adopt climate-smart agriculture practices to mitigate the impact of climate change on their crops.
- Zim to Host African Games: Zimbabwe will host the African Games in 2023, with the country expected to spend millions of dollars on infrastructure development.
- MDC Alliance Accuses Govt of Persecuting Opposition: The MDC Alliance has accused the government of persecuting opposition leaders and members, citing the recent arrest of several party officials.
Opinion:
- The Need for Economic Reforms: An editorial calling for economic reforms to address the country's economic challenges.
- The Politics of Fear: An opinion piece arguing that the government's use of fear and intimidation is a recipe for disaster.
Please note that these are just some of the top stories and may not be the complete edition of The Sunday News.