POLICE have arrested 14 686 touts across the country since the start of the year as authorities intensify efforts to restore sanity in the public transport system. Addressing the media on Tuesday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi warned that touting was not recognised under the country’s laws and described the practice as a major contributor…
Brandon JosphatCHIEF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES will come down heavily on road hogs and other criminals that include armed robbers during the upcoming Heroes and Defence Forces holidays. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, vowed yesterday that law enforcement agents would not brook any nonsense when…
ALL is set for today’s keenly-awaited Daily News Mid-term Budget Review Breakfast forum at Celebration Centre in Harare. Headlined by the guest of honour and main speaker, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube, the well-subscribed gathering will also feature a diverse cast of expert panellists, top business leaders, senior policymakers and academics. The crucial panel discussion comes…
Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) says the country has adequate blood stocks as the busy Heroes and Defence Forces holidays approach. This comes as this time of the year is usually marked by increased road traffic on the country’s roads and more accident-related emergencies.NBSZ chief executive officer, Lucy Marowa,…
NIGERIAN powerhouses Sunmisola and Ebuka Songs are scheduled to fly into Harare today ahead of the Relentless Worship 2025 event to be hosted by the UFIC Basilica in Chitungwiza on Saturday. The highly-anticipated concert will see the Nigerian stars sharing the stage with prominent local gospel music stars, including Minister Michael Mahendere, Psalmist Hubert C,…
THE money being collected by the government through the recently introduced sugar tax should be put to good use, particularly in the health sector, parliamentary portfolio committee on Health chairperson Thokozani Khupe says. This comes as Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has reported that the Treausry had so far collected US$25,4 million in revenue through the…
BY RUTENDO NGARA THE refurbishment work at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospital’s maternity ward and nursing school is nearing completion amid expectations that this will enhance health officials’ training. The renovations started after President Emmerson Mnangagwa made a surprise visit to the institution and came face to face with some of the challenges the country’s health…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC) has vowed to lead by example in upholding ethical standards as it formally signed an integrity pledge in Harare yesterday. The pledge is part of a broader national initiative aimed at strengthening good corporate governance, promoting ethical conduct, and combating corruption across all sectors of society….
Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynewsco.zw IN A major boost to the country’s fight against hunger, Japan has committed approximately US$1,3 million to support food assistance for about 32 000 vulnerable people across the country. This comes as Zimbabwe is experiencing a severe food deficit, largely driven by the devastating impacts of the El Niño-induced drought….
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A FORENSIC handwriting expert told a Bulawayo court on Monday that city deputy mayor Edwin Ndlovu authored a controversial document listing councillors allegedly poised to benefit from a US$20 000 bribe. The document, which surfaced during investigations into a bribery scandal involving land allocation for a proposed cement factory, was…
