UNECA preps on course
of policies that benefit African countries and technology in the development process.”
Deputy Finance Minister Kuda Mnangagwa said the conference will open doors for enhanced economic cooperation among African countries.
“The executive secretary for UNECA had the chance to meet with the (then) Acting President Dr Chiwenga.
“As you are aware, we will be hosting the UNECA, the conference for African Ministers, so this is gauging the state of preparedness,” he said.
“As highlighted by Amb Gatete in the meeting, it will open doors on how Africa can reconfigure our infrastructure in terms of how we finance and do business.”
UNECA was established by the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional commissions with a mandate to promote the economic and social development of its member states, foster intra-regional integration and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development.
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga — flanked by United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Executive Secretary Mr Cleaver Gatete (left) and Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Deputy Minister David Kudakwashe Mnangagwa (right) — pose for a picture at the end of a meeting at the Munhumutapa offices in Harare, yesterday. — Picture: Kudakwashe Hunda
THE National Taskforce on the Elimination of Drugs and Substance Abuse, in conjunction with the police, will this week release another list of prominent drugs and illicit substance dealers. This is part of efforts to combat the rising scourge of drug abuse.
Last week, police named and shamed 40 individuals who have either been arrested or convicted of involvement in the illegal drug trade. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police will be releasing another list of drug peddlers and suppliers who have been convicted by the courts next week (this week),” said police spokesman Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi.
“The national taskforce works with credible information, which leads to the Zimbabwe Republic Police effecting arrests and taking suspects to court for prosecution. We do not rely on speculation, rumours or unsubstantiated claims.”
He urged those with information that may assist in establishing evidence relating to suspected dealers to contact the police.
He dismissed claims from some sections that the individuals whose names were published last week were “small fish”.
The national taskforce has set up structures at national, provincial, district and village levels to fight the drug and substance abuse menace.
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Read more on: www.sundaymail. co.zw Zanu PF by-elections candidates list out
ZANU PF yesterday approved the final list of candidates who will represent the ruling party during the February 3 by-elections after winning last Wednesday’s primary elections.
The revolutionary party’s national political commissar, Dr Mike Bimha, announced the list during a press conference in Harare yesterday.
“I am happy that the (then) Acting President (VP Chiwenga) has approved the candidates to represent ZANU PF in the February 3, 2024 by-elections.
“We want the provinces to make sure that the candidates process their papers between today and tomorrow, so that on Monday, they file them at the Nomination Court,” said Dr Bimha. “We have put in place a robust campaign programme up to the time we hold the by-elections.”
The successful candidates are: Cdes Joe Tshuma (Pelandaba-Tshabalala); Washington Zhanda (Goromonzi West); Munyaradzi Tobias Kashambe (Seke); Wellington Shakemore Timburwa (Chegutu West); Kudakwashe Mananzva (Zvimba East); and Edgar Ncube (Mkoba North).
Dr Bimha applauded party members for participating in the primary elections in huge numbers.
“We also want to thank all the candidates who came up to participate,” he said.
“They may have not made it, but they have to remember that there is no loser or winner.
“These were just internal processes to choose the best candidate to participate in the forthcoming by-elections.”
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