AS reported by this publication yesterday, the government plans to hire retired experts in the medical and agriculture sectors to cover a skills gap. The idea of hiring retired experts, though seemingly pragmatic, has significant limitations. Firstly, it ignores the fact that these retirees will eventually be unable to work, creating an even larger void…
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By Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw A NEW community-driven initiative has been launched in Mabvuku-Tafara to combat the rising crisis of drug and substance abuse. The programme, spearheaded by the Pedzisai Sakupwanya Skills Development Trust, aimed to engage local residents and community leaders to find practical solutions. Director of the trust Tendai Meda spoke at the official…
Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw CHEGUTU Town Council now requires residents to pay a fee of US$$72 for the erection of tombstones or grave construction in local cemeteries. This measure aims to standardise burial procedures and protect grieving families from being charged illegal fees. “As we honour our departed loved ones, please be advised that the Municipality…
CHINESE nickel producer Tsingshan Holding Group plans to invest US$800 million in its steel plant in central Zimbabwe through its unit Dinson Iron and Steel Company, a top company official said at a media tour on Friday. Tsingshan, one of the world’s leading nickel producers, has already made significant investments in Zimbabwe. Apart from the…
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is reportedly grappling with the serious misuse of its fleet, with ambulances being found at braai spots during work hours. According to the latest council minutes, Councillor Mxolisi Mahlangu raised the issue of widespread vehicle mismanagement. “Council should be accountable to the residents. A number of ambulances have been caught off-route….
POLICE and the Attorney General’s office are now wrapped up with work to introduce mandatory sentences for drug peddlers amid a surge in substance abuse in the country. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said Zimbabwe’s laws needed to be tightened to deter people…
