THE improving relations between Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom, as highlighted by British Ambassador Pete Vowles at the weekend, are a positive development that can have far-reaching benefits for both countries. Given the complex history between the two nations, it’s essential to acknowledge the past while charting a course for the future. The legacy of…
HARARE City Council (HCC) has warned nurses against demanding bribes from pregnant women who visit the local authority’s health facilities for various services. This comes amid reports that council nurses were demanding more than the stipulated US$25 from expecting mothers for their antenatal visits to local clinics and covering the rest for their personal use….
AUTHORITIES are targeting to train 1,5 million coders to specialise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and develop applications and software to enhance digital skills and bridge the technology divide. Coders, also known as programmers or software developers, are professionals who write instructions (code) that computers can understand and execute to perform specific tasks. Speaking during the…
THERE is little doubt that President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office will be extended to 2030, Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyamb said at the weekend. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Ziyambi added that the constitutional amendments that would make this possible were in the offing. However, he stressed that…
By Ashley Moyo WITH the world set to celebrate Mother’s Day on May 11, the Selekta Base Foundation has taken the lead in honouring mothers through a touching act of kindness — donating diapers to families in Chitungwiza’s Unity O community. Mothers are so special in our society, often forming the backbone of homes and…
Takudzwa DhambuSTAFF WRITER DESPITE receiving normal to above-normal rainfall during the 2024/25 summer cropping season, the World Food Programme (WFP) says the country’s total maize yields will not meet national demand. The country requires 2,2 million tonnes of maize annually, with 1,8 million tonnes for human consumption and 400 000 tonnes for livestock feed. This…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) chairman, Busisa Moyo, has praised the growing private sector participation and increasing international presence at this year’s edition of the trade showcase, saying the developments signal positive strides towards industrial growth and economic transformation. Speaking during a media briefing at the end of the fair at…
JOHANNESBURG – THE international Open Dialogue “Future of the World. New Platform for Global Growth” will occur at the National Centre “Russia”…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO contractor who turned violent and damaged property at a Hillcrest house following a dispute over payment for his services has been ordered to undergo a mental examination. Crispen Mpofu, 38 appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Eva Matura facing charges of malicious damage to property after he allegedly broke windows and…
BY RUTENDO NGARA TWO more suspected armed robbers who robbed Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s in-laws of US$74 000 in Marondera last month appeared in court on Friday and were remanded in custody. Obvious Mutaka and Kenneth Kuzvinzwa, both from Epworth appeared before magistrate Donald Ndirowei who advised them to apply for bail at the High…
