PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Monica Mavhunga as the minister of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle Affairs with immediate effect. In a statement yesterday, chief secretary to the President and Cabinet Martian Rushwaya said the appointment was in accordance with the country`s law. “In terms of Section 104 Subsection (1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe,…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) says it is working in partnership with the police in a blitz against unlicenced shop owners selling medicinal drugs. Speaking to Daily News yesterday, MCAZ public relations officer Davison Kaiyo said since last week six unlicenced shops were inspected, leading to the discovery of…
THE Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has implored journalists to practice factual reporting in order to avoid unnecessary lawsuits. Speaking to journalists in Bulawayo yesterday, LSZ president Rumbidzai Matambo said factual reporting would assist in the delivery of justice. “We believe that the media is a key enabler to the delivery of justice, and this…
Nyasha KunyiswaSENIOR STAFF WRITERkunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw KIDZCAN says it is set to reduce child mortality due to cancer as they intensify awareness campaigns to treat and educate children about the chronic disease. The move comes amid the World Health Organisation (WHO) target of 60 percent cancer survival rate by 2030. Speaking yesterday during the handover of US$37…
BULAWAYO mayor, David Coltart, says council is pushing for strengthened public private partnerships (PPPs) in housing development in a bid to secure affordable housing for residents. Speaking during an engagement meeting yesterday, Coltart said the council was committed to ensuring more residents acquire homes. “The city of Bulawayo is moving towards reducing the city’s housing…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on African countries to put more effort in mobilising resources to strengthen adaptation and mitigation strategies against climate change. Speaking at the ongoing 56th Session of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Conference of African Ministers of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in Victoria Falls yesterday Mnangagwa said African…
THE World Obesity Atlas has expressed concern over the increasing number of children getting obese, projecting that by 2035, 41 percent of children in Zimbabwe will suffer from the condition. According to its report yesterday, the World Obesity Atlas said the increasing levels of obesity in children had to be urgently curbed. “The prevalence of…
SONGBIRD Feli Nandi is on a mission to empower female artists to equally compete with their male counterparts. Born Felistas Chipendo, Feli Nandi told the Daily News that she will use her music to accomplish the mission. “Some of my songs are inspired by my fellow women. I enjoy seeing women overcoming some of the…
By Emmanuel Marambe SPORTS WRITER SEASONED athletes Rudo Mhonderwa and Tendai Zimuto starred at the CBZ Marathon yesterday, winning the women’s and men’s 42km races respectively. Mhonderwa of Cadence, who clocked 2:54:28, was the clear winner in the women’s 42km race, finishing nearly two minutes clear of second placed Patience Murove (2:56:21) of the ZPCS….
DANCERS Association of Zimbabwe (Daz) president Hapaguti “Harpers” Mapimhidze has decried the dearth of new talent in the local dance industry. He told the Daily News at the sidelines of Daz awards ceremony held at City Sports Bar in the capital recently. “The harsh economic situation prevailing in the country is hindering the growth and…
