THE Agriculture and Rural Development Authority (Arda) says it has created employment for over 400 youths in Kwekwe rural in the Midlands, through its exchange irrigation scheme, which the authority created with the aim of curbing drug abuse. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, Arda chief executive, Tinotenda Mhiko said the new irrigation…
BY KETTY NYONI THE recent Zanu PF primaries helped President Emmerson Mnangagwa to tighten his grip on the ruling party ahead of this year’s crunch national elections, former opposition stalwart Eddie Cross has said. Speaking on Thursday night on independent national television station 3Ktv’s widely-followed news and current affairs programme, Vantage, Cross also said Mnangagwa…
CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa says the opposition party’s nomination process has created surprises with new faces, especially the youth, being nominated to represent the party in the forthcoming elections. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, Chamisa said the nomination process, barring a few technical glitches, was exciting and every…
THE HIV/Aids pandemic remains a major burden in Zimbabwe, with the adult prevalence rate at almost 12.8 percent, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. In a statement to commemorate its 75th anniversary on Friday, WHO said in Zimbabwe, despite significant public health milestones, more needed to be done to curb HIV. “Despite significant progress…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged the religious community to assist relevant authorities in ending drug and substance abuse scourge ravaging the country. Addressing thousands of congregants at Jonasi Primary School in Seke, Mashonaland East Province, at a Methodist in Zimbabwe Church Easter service yesterday, Mnangagwa said there is also a need for parents to teach…
THE government is concerned with increased cases of human trafficking in the country involving mainly women and children, with last year alone…
THE government has enhanced the health and well-being of persons with epilepsy by including them in the National Disability Policy launched two…
By Ketty Nyoni THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Zimbabwe for its efforts in achieving health for all citizens, while also having a resilient health system. The comments were made on Friday to mark this year’s World Death Day, while celebrating its 75th anniversary after its formation in 1948. “In Zimbabwe, several significant public…
THE off-grid solar company Zonful Energy has powered over 30 000 homes and currently has a subsidiary business in Mozambique as part…
MDC proportional representative MP Lindiwe Maphosa has called on the Education ministry and Parliament to investigate rising cases of abuse against male learners in schools that have resulted in some pupils committing suicide. While debating in the National Assembly last week, the MP said more focus had been placed on the girl child, leaving out…
