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19 Percent Of Zimbabweans Unemployed

Kuda Pembere

Zimbabwe’s official national unemployment rate during the first quarter of 2023 stood at 19 percent while the expanded unemployment rate for the nation  was 46.7 percent. By Staff Reporter The expanded unemployment rate is defined as a person between the ages of 15 and 64 who is without a job, willing and able to work but is not actively searching for a job. Presenting the Zimbabwe Statistical Agency (Zimstat) 2023 First Quarter Quarterly Labour Force Survey Results, Director General Mr Taguma Mahonde said there was an increase in the number…

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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Criminal Offenses Spike in Zimbabwe

Kuda Pembere

About 6 700 cases were recorded by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in connection alcohol, drug and substance abuse last year. By Kudakwashe Pembere The reports were recorded in the last quarter of 2022 were compiled by the Zimbabwe Statistical Agency (Zimstat) in partnership with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The information contained here is based on data collected from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Crime Report and Disposal System,” said Zimstat director general Mr Taguma Mahonde presenting the 2022 fourth quarter crime statistics report. Zimstat said 5 240 persons…

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