THE poor are feeling the heat in the wake of the double whammy of the government’s new taxes and the slumping Zim dollar on the parallel market, which have caused fresh hikes in the prices of basic goods. Among the goods which have responded to the higher taxes and the weakening local currency are meat…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s leading telecommunications and technology company, increased its investment in network infrastructure in the third quarter of 2023, extending its market share of mobile base stations to 54%, according to the latest industry report. The 2023 third quarter Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) 2023 Sector Performance Report showed…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart says it is time the local authority, central government and other relevant stakeholders came together in tackling the challenge of littering in the country’s second capital city. Since assuming office in August last year, Coltart has been involved in numerous cleaning campaigns both in the city centre and the suburbs with…
THE government has suspended mining operations at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga, Manicaland Province. This comes as the trapped 11 miners completed 72 hours underground, amid concerns that the unstable environment made it impossible to go underground. Acting Local Government minister July Moyo has said authorities have activated rescue teams to deal with the incident and…
BY NYASHA KUNYISWASenior Staff Writer THE government has embarked on an operation code-named Chenesai Harare (keep Harare clean) in a bid to contain the dire cholera situation that the country’s capital city is currently grappling with. This comes as the country is battling to control the outbreak which has cumulatively claimed at least 300 lives…
POLICE have warned individuals against occupying State land or allocating it without following due process saying they risked being arrested. This comes as the government and the ruling Zanu PF recently warned the public against buying land for residential and farming purposes from land barons. It also comes as local authorities have been grappling with…
BULAWAYO city fathers have raised a red flag over lack of enforcement of several by-laws leading to an increase in various illegal activities. According to the latest full council meeting minutes, councillors complained about open air worshiping, menacing stray animals, illegal gold panning and sand poaching, among other improprieties in and around the city. In…
By Ketty Nyoni SUSPICIOUS body detoxification products have flooded the local market with health experts raising alarm as their health benefits have not been proved by the relevant authorities. Detoxification products such as activated charcoal powder, pills, flora restore, among others are used to remove toxins in the body and can be purchased in pharmacies…
BY BLACK EDWARD A BROADER chorus of voices is now echoing a collective concern about the pervasive spectre of corruption that has long cast a shadow over Zimbabwe. The voices signal a positive shift towards fostering transparency, accountability and the realisation of a just society for everyone. This is commendable. Even so, despite this praise,…
THE Judicial Service Commission is set to open township courts across the country as the judiciary bids to bring justice closer to the people. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday ahead of the opening of the new legal year tomorrow, JSC head of corporate services, Daniel Nemukuyu said a number of new projects were…
