GOVERNMENT has embarked on a blitz targeting traditional leaders who are illegally parcelling out State land without following due process. This comes as authorities have temporarily suspended the allocation of urban State land to pave the way for the review and strengthening policies on its administration and management amid an increase in land barons duping…
THE government is undertaking a comprehensive review of its seed certification regulations to align with international standards, a move designed to improve seed quality and boost Zimbabwe’s competitiveness in global markets. Established 25 years ago, the current seed certification framework no longer meets the compliance requirements of international and regional systems, creating significant challenges for…
BY NYASHA KUNYISWA AUTHORITIES have established new national standards and guidelines for easy detection and treatment of six cancer types that mostly affect children. Childhood cancers include leukaemia, renal tumours, retinoblastoma, lymphoma and central nervous system tumours. Speaking at the launch of the guidelines last Friday while also commemorating the International Childhood Cancer Day held…
THE Zimbabwe Mobile Sanitation Association (ZMSA) has called on the police and local councils to take action against individuals who urinate or defecate in public spaces, citing health hazards. ZMSA president Boston Muteya said maintaining sanitation requires a concerted effort from all stakeholders. “The government has made a clarion call for a concerted effort in…
GOVERNMENT says it is going to continue strengthening the new heritage-based curriculum amid reports of slip-ups in the education sector with teachers claiming they are not conversant with the new syllabus. The new curriculum was introduced this year after the government decided to dump the continuous assessment learning activities last year following an uproar from…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA POLICE have confirmed the death of three miners at Yellow-snake 37 mine in Kwekwe after their cage’s safety hook broke, causing them to fall into a shaft. According to police spokesperson Paul Nyathi, the incident occurred last Thursday when the miners were exiting the shaft. “As the victims were getting out of…
MASHONALAND East province is a land endowed with natural resources and mostly mountains and valleys. It is not surprising that so many…
POLICE in Chitungwiza have arrested three people over allegations of stock theft. This was confirmed by the Harare Provincial Police Spokesperson Luckmore Chakanza who said over three types of meat had been recovered inside a house in Unit N Seke, Chitungwiza. The three accused persons are Canaan Mhizha, Doreen Gwetsuro, and Tanyaradzwa Tarungamiswa. “On February…
WITH the nation’s livestock sector poised for recovery following the severe drought of the 2023-24 season, small-scale livestock farmers require a strategic investment of US$30 million to support herd rebuilding efforts. Livestock remains a crucial asset for smallholder farmers, serving as both a vital income source and a key component of economic stability. In an…
INTEL wants to ensure that the new generation of processors has the best combination of efficiency and power so that they will…
