Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have appealed to the private sector to support the fight against gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. The minister of Women Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa, yesterday said the private sector can provide funding as part of their corporate social responsibility. “We are working with the private sector and we realise that it…
SOUTHERN EDITOR BUSINESSES are set to deepen regional trade ties and tap into new export markets as ZimTrade leads a delegation of local enterprises to Malawi for a high-level export mission. The delegation, comprising 10 local companies, would participate in strategic trade engagements in Blantyre aimed at unlocking export opportunities and building sustainable commercial partnerships…
Thabiso Mutirwara mutirwarat@dailynews.co.zw AT least 250 women underwent free breast and cervical cancer screenings at Blue Waters Hospital in Kuwadzana, Harare, on Monday. The screenings were supported by TM Pick n Pay, CABS, and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe. TM Pick n Pay managing director Malcolm Mycroft said early detection saves lives and encourages women…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart says the city is on guard against bed-bug infestations as anxiety spreads across the country after Kwekwe became the latest city to be affected by the parasites after the capital Harare. The bed-bugs were first reported in Harare’s sprawling suburb of Mbare, with claims that the blood-sucking…
STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw GOVERNMENT has noted significant stability in the prices of basic goods as well as their availability on the market, saying it is a sign that its various measures to improve the economy are bearing fruit. Speaking during a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, said the…
STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynewas.co.zw AT LEAST 37 000 vulnerable children across the country benefited from a school feeding programme implemented by the government and Unicef in 2024. The programme aimed to combat malnutrition and prevent school dropouts due to hunger, exacerbated by the El Niño-induced drought. It was implemented in 123 rural under-resourced schools in Makoni,…
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, Moyo expressed deep appreciation…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has secured a partner to invest US$12 million in the construction of a modern trade exhibition and shopping centre in Bulawayo The project aims to transform the trade exhibition hub and is part of the ZITF’s initiative to modernise its premier trade showcase grounds and exhibition centre. On…
Ashley Moyo Senior Lifestyle Writer moyoa@dailynews.co.zw IT is impossible to tell the story of Zimbabwean music without acknowledging the contribution of Bothwell Nyamhondera — a veteran producer whose work has shaped the sound of the nation’s sungura scene for decades. In recognition of his illustrious career, a host of celebrated artistes — including Alick Macheso,…
IN A bold and much-needed move, minister of Youth, Tino Machakaire, has spoken out against the dire state of the country’s public healthcare system, calling on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to intervene and address the rot at hospitals. This courageous stance is a beacon of hope in a sector that has been crying out for reform…
