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"The ability of the sector to attract financing requires that the laws governing mining in the country be transparent and investor friendly"

"I am committed to keep doing my best whenever I am called upon."

"This move will definitely help my career grow as a person and as a versatile footballer passionate about the game."

"Me coming to Italy and playing for AS Roma is a very big, life-changing experience for me. It will help my career grow and also help me grow as a person and a footballer."

"My target is to help the team achieve their objective and plan for the season. My other target is to improve as a player."

"While the issues had been raised as a matter of principle and for the need to contribute meaningfully to this government especially by upholding the oversight function of parliament provided for under Section 119 (3) of the constitution, it is apparent to mention that proof beyond reasonable doubt under the circumstances would be impossible, making such a publication defamatory"

"I therefore wish to issue an apology, unreservedly, to Mr George Guvamatanga for the reputational damage the tweets may have caused, and I have made instructions that the tweets be erased with immediate effect"

"due process will be followed in accordance with the Standing Rules and Orders and the Constitution of Zimbabwe leading to a properly approved motion"

"Believe in yourself, no matter where you come from. In Paris, only discipline and passion matter."

"We’re often reduced to speed or power, but African women’s football is so much more than that."

"This tournament brings a different intensity, a unique emotion. It’s our legacy."

"This win is for us all, for Botswana and for South Africa. It is a win for Africa"

"Everytime I accept a role in a production, I never expect an award in the end."

"I cannot hold my excitement! I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the electorate and all those who supported me throughout this campaign."

"The voters have now employed me, and I will deliver on my promises."

"I do not take my win lightly."

"This is a new role, and it shows that residents of this constituency trust and believe in me, together with my party. Together with them, as I will be consulting them, I believe we can resolve the problems facing this area. I am humbled."

"Batswana are capable of feeding themselves if they could be trained on agricultural issues."

"I could not have won without them."

"It was such an honour for us as artists to be part of the Ministry of Health and Child Care, National Arts Council and UNICEF project, we were so humbled to be given a chance to sensitise people on COVID-19 and nutrition issues through multimedia such as selfie videos, music jingles and radio skits that were shared on various platforms"

"Getting a chance to talk about the traditional foods we have in the country was an amazing experience. Developing the content made us aware, even as artists, of the richness of the food we have in Zimbabwe. This is the kind of work I wouldn’t mind doing repeatedly"

"The videos I remember seeing were encouraging breastfeeding in the context of COVID-19. They addressed my concerns around breastfeeding a toddler as a frontline health worker. It was good to get that kind of support"

"After doing the music jingles and selfies I became aware as an artist, of COVID-19 prevention measures. I learnt that in as much as we are sensitising others, we also need to protect ourselves. To everyone in Zimbabwe, let us not wait for UNICEF, MoHCC or NACZ to come to us and tell us what to do, let us all be our own ambassadors and fight COVID-19 together"

"This is a way of assisting the community to curb water challenges in the area,” Ndebele-Sibindi told the Sunday Southern Eye. "Even in full council meetings, we keep talking about the water issue, but no one seems to be thinking of immediate solutions. So on my side, I thought of putting up these boreholes and solarising them"

"One day, when we have regular water supplies, residents can still use these boreholes for vegetable gardening"

"There are people who are not happy and always bickering, but the good thing is the majority is grateful"

"That keeps me going and motivates me to work for the community, just as I promised during my campaign"

"A key concern among farmers is the limited land available for farming due to the expanded Wildlife Management Areas in the region, therefore there is need for government to consider allocating dedicated farm land to ensure food security and protect the agricultural economy."

"With the village experiencing rapid growth, I believe that the presence of a dedicated unit will help curb theft and ensure greater security for farmers’ investments."

"Here is potential for business growth on the salt mined by Zutswa Salt Project. Our plan is to ensure that the community benefits before anyone else."

"The mine located nearby can provide ample opportunities. We should explore the production of value-added products for human consumption, animal consumption, and industrial use, especially given the growing manufacturing sector."

"I will advocate for investment to attract interested parties."

"The P1800 monthly pension will soon be paid."

"We need this road as it will help revitalise our economy, not just as a district but as a country. It will help create and increase employment in the country since there will now be accessible roads linking tourists with entry points towards Kalahari Trans-Frontiers."

"This is a prayer to our Lord Almighty crying for mercy and protection from the natural disasters that we face and which leave us devastated from the mass loss of human life"

"These include Cyclone Idai that we experienced as Zimbabwe, Mozambique and some parts of South Africa. The song not only talks of Chimanimani but all the trials and tribulations we face as the human race"

"The song talks of the struggles of a young man who wishes to marry the king's daughter yet he is not from royal bloodlines. Love pushes him to defy the odds and like they say, true love always wins"

"It pains me the most. The energy we feed on onstage comes from fans. A concert is what brings life to us, but we have adapted to the current situation"

"It is very hard, with the current situation, to release an album virtually without fans"

"Zimbabwean music has been underrated for a while now and yet we have artistes which are well-seasoned"

"I will be dropping an album end of this year and my main aim is for the album to open doors for our local artists on the international market"

"Before the advent of diamond mining in this beautiful republic, agriculture was the leading sector in the national GDP, accounting to 80 per cent of the national income. This industry has a great potential not only of hamper harvest but also of creating employment to multitudes of youth currently struggling with unemployment and roaming the streets. We can also develop industries as there are value chain industries to be developed in this sector and these will widen the employment threshold hence less unemployment to be realised."

"To build resilience is not only to survive, it is to adapt, innovate and thrive under pressure. Climate resilience in agriculture means using climate-smart farming techniques such as drought-resistant crop varieties, water harvesting, conservation agriculture, diversifying income streams, integrating livestock with crops and exploring agri-business opportunities beyond traditional practices."

"We must invest in climate research tailored to Botswana’s ecosystems, access to affordable climate insurance products, subsidies and incentives for adopting climate-smart technologies, training and extension services focused on resilience and sustainability."

"The government is committed to ensuring that services arrive where people are located, wherever they are in Botswana. Construction of this road would not only ease movement but would also go a long way in attracting businesses to this area."

"Most culprits are well known in their communities, and we should consider introducing a compensation plan to motivate informers and also create employment in the local communities."

"For a whole group of opposition outfits to team up and make noise about an unsigned FAKE document is an embarrassing desperation for political relevance"

"I remember I was the only one my age with a cell phone in Chitungwiza"

"(Talking with his brothers, who wanted to kill Joseph) Let us not kill him. [...] Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit which is in the wilderness, and do not lay a hand on him”—that he might deliver him out of their hands, and bring him back to his father."

"Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel—he was indeed the firstborn, but because he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given to the sons of Joseph, the son of Israel, so that the genealogy is not listed according to the birthright;"