THE minister of Transport, Felix Mhona, yesterday said the government is targeting to rehabilitate all roads in suburbs across the country.This comes as daily commuting in Harare has become difficult due to poor roads.Addressing the media in Harare after touring newly rehabilitated roads in Glen View, Mhona said the government was moving in to ensure…
By Hazel Marimbiza and Brighton Muronzereyi THE lack of access to clean water in the country has reached ominous levels, with many people in both rural and urban areas facing acute shortages of this vital source of life. Key stakeholders who spoke to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — said yesterday…
AUTHORITIES have ordered the Chitungwiza municipality to fill the post of town clerk for the ministry of Local Government to approve its US$39 million 2025 council budget.The post has been vacant since the suspension of George Makunde in 2019 before he was dismissed in 2021 over allegations of abuse of office and incompetence.Chitungwiza was also…
THE ministry of Local Government yesterday said they had so far allocated 333 residential stands to Members of Parliament since the start of the initiative in 2013.This comes after social media claims suggesting that the gesture was a bribe to the lawmakers to prevent impeachment proceedings against President Emmerson Mnangagwa and to extent his term…
THE Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has paid US$31 million to 2024 winter wheat farmers from an estimated total of US$43 million owed.This comes as farmers prepare for this year’s winter wheat cropping season.In a statement yesterday, the GMB chief executive officer, Edison Badarai, confirmed the payment to farmers.“The Grain Marketing Board has received US$5 million…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged the country’s accounting professionals to desist from engaging in corruption.Speaking during the 9th Zimbabwe Accountants conference in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa said his administration does not tolerate corruption at all levels.“Corruption is an enemy of development, and it is incumbent upon the accounting profession to take a firm stand against it….
Emmanuel Marambe OLD Mutual has once again restated its commitment to supporting vital educational institutions and community development across Zimbabwe, recently sponsoring the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) Charity Golf tournament for the 12thh year running. The partnership between Old Mutual and ICAZ, which brings together golfing enthusiasts and industry leaders, all united…
By Tapiwa Chirume tapiwachirume@dailynews.co.zw A STRAY and aggressive buffalo attacked nine people in Bune Village in Buhera on Wednesday, leaving one woman seriously injured. The harrowing incident has left the local community in significant distress, especially as it came after lions and hyenas also recently wreaked havoc in the region. “I can confirm that villagers…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER PAM FC are aiming to play the party spoiler role by defeating N’ombeyawora who make their Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) debut at The Heart Stadium in the capital today. Much is expected of N’ombeyawora who have assembled a formidable squad after acquiring the Herentals U20. Among the notable names…
Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw HARARE provincial magistrate Isheuneso Matova yesterday denied bail to 95 suspected protesters, ruling that they were likely to commit similar offences if released.The group was arrested earlier this month for allegedly participating in a protest which was organised by war veteran Blessed Geza on March 31.In his ruling, Matova said if…
