ALL responsible governments the world over take care of the education of its citizens. Zimbabwe is no exception. It is commendable that the government last week said it had set aside $4 billion under the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM) to benefit 1,5 million people this year. It is the mandate of the government and…
ZIMBABWE has over the past year registered a significant upsurge in armed robberies. Millions of dollars have been stolen, while human lives have also been lost. In an interview with one of the country’s growing commercial television stations, 3Ktv, police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi spoke about what the police are doing to stem armed robberies…
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has reiterated that it will not hold a congress to choose its substantive leadership or have formal structures, as the party wants to do things differently from other political parties. In addition, the rebranded party also emphasised anew that it will not hold primary elections to choose its candidates…
RUMBIDZAYI NGWENYA MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) were denied to check in into hotels last week following the failure by Parliament to settle the bills over time. Speaking in the National Assembly on Thursday, Norton Legislator Temba Mliswa said the ministry of Finance had failed to disburse funds to Parliament in time for payments to be…
RUMBIDZAI NGWENYA ZIMBABWEANS should brace for an increase in prices of basic commodities after the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) yesterday increased the price of fuel. Diesel is now going for US$1.88 from US$1.76 whilst petrol is now going for US$1.77 from US$1.73. In local currency, diesel will now be going for $661.73 from $550.59…
Bulawayo City……. ..0 Ngezi Platinum……. 3 BENJANI Mwaruwari heaved a huge sigh of relief after Ngezi Platinum Stars beat Bulawayo City in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match here yesterday. Three second half goals from Bruno Mtigo, Denver Mukamba and Delic Murimba were enough for Ngezi to complete a double over City after winning the…
“I lost the job because of my style or lack of… My fiancè just ditched me because I failed to upgrade my…
RUMBIDZAI NGWENYA THE Zimbabwe Dental Association (ZiDA) has raised concern over the prevalence of oral diseases especially in youth, which is caused by drug abuse. Speaking at a meeting for oral and mental health and the launch of a patient manual in Harare yesterday, ZiDA project coordinator Cleopatra Matanhire said harmful drugs that youths were…
HAZEL MARIMBIZA THE Zimbabwe Council of the Blind has embarked on awareness campaigns throughout the country as part of reaching out to school-going children under its eye screening services programme. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday in an interview yesterday Council of the Blind national programmes manager Busisiwe Mzyece said the programme was meant…
THE Japanese community has extended a helping hand in the education sector in the Midlands province, expending US$2,1 million to upgrade infrastructure at three schools in Kabuyuni, Gokwe North. Former satellite schools namely Nenyuka Primary School in Ward 29, Kushinga Primary (Ward 31) and Chirisa Primary School (Ward 2) kissed goodbye to the pole and dagga…
