HARARE, Jan. 22 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Zimbabwe's major media outlets on Tuesday.

-- Commuter omnibus operators were Monday forced to reduce their fares following the introduction of conventional buses mobilized by the government to ferry passengers in and around Harare.

Commuters in Harare and Bulawayo slammed kombi operators for exploiting them, with some people calling for their immediate ban.

The buses are being coordinated by the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO). (The Herald)

-- Presidents Mnangagwa and his Kazakhstan counterpart Nursultan Nazarbayev on Monday laid a firm foundation for a productive relationship between Zimbabwe and the emerging Eurasian industrial and petrochemical giant following talks at the Presidential Palace in Astana.

President Nazarbayev invited Mnangagwa to the Presidential Palace to discuss areas of possible cooperation, and after their meeting, the two leaders were optimistic of a mutually beneficial partnership.

On Monday, Mnangagwa said Zimbabwe had much to emulate from Kazakhstan's development experience, given that the two countries' economies were both hinged on mining and agriculture. (The Herald)

-- Youths and businesses were the most affected in last week's demonstrations that resulted in massive looting, destruction to property and forced schools and other public institutions to suspend operations.

Statistics show that youths constitute a majority of the over 700 people who have so far been arrested in connection with the protests.

In an interview with The Herald yesterday, political analyst Gabriel Chaibva said Zimbabwe was the biggest loser from last week's anarchy. (The Herald)

-- Zimbabwe High Court Judge Owen Tagu ruled Monday that a directive issued by State Security minister Owen Ncube to telecommunications firms last week to disconnect Internet connectivity at the height of mass demonstrations was illegal, as he had no power to do so.

(Newsday) Enditem

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