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The Herald 

EDITORIAL COMMENT : Let’s make the most of good rainfall forecast

THE regional forecast by the 29th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (Sarcof-29), the meteorological experts in SADC, has produced a reasonable degree of good news for Zimbabwean farmers for the coming summer season. Sarcof-29 predicts normal to above rainfall for most of the season, and particularly the most critical part of the season.

The Herald 

Corruption: An undeclared pandemic in opposition-run councils

When a public or private sector official is arrested for engaging in corruption or related crimes like abuse of office, nepotism or extortion, oftentimes by-standers say: “It is just unfortunate, but this was his time to live pretty”.

The Herald 

Luton boss issues Nakamba caution

LUTON boss Rob Edwards has warned against expecting too much from Zimbabwe captain and midfielder Marvelous Nakamba after he made his first start in over eight months when playing against QPR in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night.

Sports.inquirer.net 

Marcos to 2024 Paralympic athletes: ‘You are already champions’

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday wished the athletes who are set to compete for the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games the best of luck, tagging them as “champions” for exemplifying the spirit of the Filipino people. Marcos penned the statement in dedication to all the athletes competing in the 2024 Paralympics, namely,

BangkokPost.com 

Nippon Steel units seeking BoI support

Thai steel manufacturers G Steel and GJ Steel are seeking investment incentives from the Board of Investment (BoI) to support a development worth 4.5 billion baht that aims to address the pressing challenges faced in the local steel market while producing fewer carbon dioxide emissions.

Voice of America 

Bangladesh interim government reverses ban on Jamaat-e-Islami party

washington — The Bangladeshi interim government has overturned a ban on a controversial religious-based political party, adding an element of uncertainty to the country's prospects as it moves toward new elections following the ouster of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Jamaat-e-Islami and its affiliate Islami Chhatra Shibir had been banned on August 1 amid countrywide protests that led to the ouster of Hasina and her ruling Awami League party four days later. But the interim government announced... Читать дальше...

The Herald 

‘Pension funds key to mortgage market revival’

Nelson Gahadza-Seniour Business Reporter Bankers Association of Zimbabwe (BAZ) president Mr Lawrence Nyazema said in an interview pension funds, as custodians of long-term retirement savings, could play a crucial role in stimulating the mortgage finance industry by depositing these savings with banks. A mortgage is a loan that allows individuals to purchase or maintain real estate, […]

BigNewsNetwork.com 

BJP faces internal discontent over Waqf Bill; Minority Morcha members express concern

New Delhi [India], August 30 (ANI): During a meeting of the BJP's Minority Morcha, some members expressed their displeasure to the Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been facing internal disagreements over the proposed Waqf Amendment Bill. The members voiced their concerns about the government's decision to present such a significant issue in Parliament w

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Dagenham fire: Video shows residents of burning tower block 'trapped behind locked gate' - Sky News

  1. Dagenham fire: Video shows residents of burning tower block 'trapped behind locked gate'  Sky News
  2. Replacing cladding needs urgent action, adviser says  BBC
  3. Dagenham tower fire: No alarm and escape was locked - victims  BBC.com
  4. Removal of unsafe cladding from buildings ‘too slow’, says Angela Rayner  The Guardian
  5. The timeline of work done on fire-hit Dagenham residential block  Construction News

The Herald 

Livestock producers target exports

Oliver Kazunga-Senior Business Reporter The Livestock and Meat Advisory Council (LMAC) is actively engaged in discussions with Government to mobilise funding to bolster the growth and development of Zimbabwe’s livestock sector, an official has said. According to the council, the sector has the potential to significantly contribute to the country’s economy, with an estimated annual […]