Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw POWER cuts have taken a fresh turn for the worse, following another breakdown at the vital Hwange Thermal Power Plant. And in even more bad news for some residents of Harare, Zesa also confirmed yesterday that one of its major substations — that supplies electricity to the capital city’s southwestern…
POLITICAL EDITOR mashayab@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE is pushing for international financial institutions to relax lending conditions to ease the burden on developing countries, which are struggling with crippling debts, deputy Finane Minister Kudakwashe Mnangagwa has said. “We cannot depend on a global financial architecture that was established for a world that existed 80 years ago,” he said…
STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw A MENACING outbreak of bedbugs has infested Kwekwe, with areas like Amaveni and Mbizo being the worst hit, Kwekwe City Council has confirmed. The blood-sucking parasites have forced some families to burn their belongings and sleep in temporary shelters to escape the infestation. Kwekwe mayor Albert Zinhanga said the council has been…
IN a remarkable recognition of her contributions to the real estate and construction sectors, Leonita Mhishi has been nominated for the prestigious…
THE move to grant businesses greater flexibility in setting prices for goods and services has brought significant relief to both consumers and major retailers. As reported by this publication yesterday, the move, which involved repealing the law that obliged firms to price their goods at official exchange rates, has eliminated distortions in the pricing of…
ZESA has assured winter wheat farmers of reliable power supplies during this year’s planting season. The assurance was made during a recent meeting of the Goromonzi Commercial Farmers’ Association members ahead of the 2025 winter wheat farming season. Zesa’s commercial engineer Samson Masimba pledged full support to farmers during the season, urging them to pay…
AUTHORITIES are set to construct 200 additional classroom blocks across the country before the end of the year. This initiative aims to address the shortage of 2 800 schools and reduce the distance learners have to travel to access education. Speaking at the launch of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) schools competitions in Harare yesterday,…
THE United Nations (UN) has urged the media to prioritise ethical reporting to combat misinformation and build trust among citizens. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday on the sidelines of a media indaba in Bulawayo at the weekend, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon, emphasised the importance of responsible journalism in nationbuilding….
CHITUNGWIZA Municipality has launched a sewer rehabilitation project in Zengeza, marking a crucial step towards improving living conditions in the town. For…
THE Meteorological Service Department (MSD) says the country is going to experience extremely cold spells in the coming weeks. In a statement at the weekend, MSD said some parts of the country were set to experience cool and drizzly conditions. “Scattered thunder showers are being experienced over much of the country as a result of…
