Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE National Aids Council (Nac) says it is engaging traditional and religious leaders to lead communities in the fight against new HIV/Aids infections. Speaking to journalists yesterday in Mazowe, Nac Mashonaland central manager Edgar Muzulu said traditional and religious leaders were important in the fight against new HIV/Aids infections as they engage…
By Emmanuel Marambe IT MAY be early days yet, but Simba Bhora are now firmly in control of the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League title race after opening up a seven point lead following the latest round of matches. The Tonderai Ndiraya-coached side opened up a seven point lead atop the PSL log standings on…
Brandon Josphat and Blessing Mashaya SENGEZO Tshabangu is on the verge of sacking the entire embattled interim leadership of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) led by Welshman Ncube. The audacious Tshabangu confirmed to the Daily News yesterday that he would soon be implementing in toto the recommendations of his lawyers, including appointing an interim…
Cloud Fusire SPORTS WRITER AT LEAST 1000 runners are expected to take part in the second edition of the NetOne Albun Honde Valley Marathon that is set for November 3 in Honde Valley, Manicaland Province. The competition, which is organized by local football legend Alois Bunjira in partnership with NetOne, who have come in as…
A GOLD mobilisation exercise by the government has seen an increase deliveries in the country and a drop in leakages of the precious mineral, Mines minister Winston Chitando has said. The exercise encourages artisanal and small-scale miners to formalise their operations and deliver their gold through official channels and ensure adherence to regulations throughout the…
THE National Social Security Authority (Nssa) is scaling up its efforts to improve health facilities across the country in a bid to ensure its clients acquire national health coverage. Speaking at a tour of some of Nssa’s health facilities in Bulawayo, acting director for occupational safety and health, Betty Nyereyegona said the authority was in…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is renovating all abandoned recreational centres across the city to give the youth an opportunity to take part in various activities and reduce crime rates. This comes as residents of Makokoba and Mzilikazi suburbs have expressed serious concerns about abandoned youth centres in their area at a recent…
Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) says US$285 000 worth of property was destroyed while 655 800 hectares of land was burnt with two people dying from 2 489 veld fire incidents between July 1 and September 13. According to Ema, the incidences are a 69,41 percent increase compared to last year…
By Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO THE National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ), an organisation representing disabled individuals, has called for urgent action to make sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services accessible to people living with disabilities (PLWDs). Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, a NCDPZ representative, Dudu Tapela, said that disabled people face a…
THE United Nations (UN) has pledged to avail US$28 million for climate change mitigation in Zimbabwe. This comes as the El Nino-induced drought has resulted in high temperatures and erratic rainfall in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa, affecting crops and livestock.Speaking at the on-going Zimbabwe Economic Development conference in Victoria Falls, UN resident and humanitarian coordinator,…
