IN THE PRESS

Monday

A criminal gang armed with machetes, logs, axes and catapults clubs a policeman to death. They also seriously injure another police officer during an invasion of Good Hope Mine in Battlefields.

The killing and assaults are suspected to have been carried out by a gang known as“Team Barca”, revenging the death of its former leader Taurai Mutandwa who was shot dead during the David Whitehead gold rush in Chegutu.

Tuesday

The Zimbabwe Republic Police ( ZRP)

says at least 91 people perished while 414 others were injured in 1 141 road accidents that occurred during the Christmas holiday.

The ZRP says the major causes of the accidents were speeding, reversing errors and inattention.

Wednesday

President Mnangagwa declared that 2020 will be the year of higher productivity, economic growth, job creation and satisfying the needs of the people.

He also committed that he will continue being a listening leader.

Presenting his New Year message at State House in Harare, the President said in the spirit of inclusivity, he will continue to engage Zimbabweans as we build a

Thursday

Traders at a new shopping mall at corner Robert Mugabe and Chinhoyi streets in Harare were left counting their loses after goods worth thousands of dollars were destroyed by fire.

Police National Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, saying the cause of the fire is still unknown.

“Our teams are on the ground carrying out investigations to ascertain the cause of the fire and the extent of the damage,” he said.

Friday

Reducing inflation and maintaining a stable exchange rate are the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe ( RBZ)’ s top priorities in the new year. This will bolster President Mnangagwa’s drive to increase production, grow the economy and create more jobs.

RBZ Governor Dr John Mangudya said he expects the economy to continue responding positively to Government’s policies.

ln addition, the long run of primary budget surpluses, since the advent of the Second Republic, has allowed the alignment of fiscal and monetary policies.