TAKUDZWA DHAMBU THE Jcob Mafume led City of Harare is calling for land developers to register in existing dysfunctional settlements where land was allocated under the housing pay schemes model. This comes as the local authority recently demolished several properties in Ridgeview, Belvedere, accusing owners of building illegally. “The City of Harare hereby invites interested…
FOUR men were each sentenced to 30 years imprisonment after Mutoko magistrate Caroline Matanga convicted them of stealing armored cables. In a statement yesterday, Criminal Investigations Department (CID) spokesperson Rachel Muteweri said the quartet conspired to steal copper windings from two transformers in Mutoko. They damaged the transformers before stealing 6 meters of armored cables….
TAKUDZWA DHAMBU POLICE have arrested five suspects in connection with the vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure in Harare, which led to the recovery of 86 kilograms of cables. This comes as vandalism and theft of telecommunications infrastructure in Zimbabwe is a serious issue causing significant losses and service disruptions. This vandalism impacts network reliability,…
DELAYING the disbursement of funds from the Treasury is hampering the recruitment of 8 000 teachers, which is essential to reduce the teacher-pupil ratio, according to Public Service minister Edgar Moyo. Zimbabwe currently faces a shortage of over 25 000 teachers needed to complement the existing establishment of 136 000 educators. “At the beginning of…
AUTHORITIES are intensifying their fight against child marriages, including through engaging traditional and religious leaders. Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Women Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa also stressed that the law did not permit adults to marry people who had not yet reached the age of 18. “I would like to inform the House…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITER SCORES of children from nine schools will share the stage at Alfred Beit Primary School in the capital today to mark Children’s Performing Arts Workshop (Chipawo)’s 36th anniversary. The event promises to showcase the exceptional talents of young performers, honed through Chipawo’s innovative arts education programmes — Arts Education for Development…
Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER chirumet@dailynews.co.zw IN RESPONSE to growing public alarm over recent dog attacks, involving pit bulls and other aggressive breeds, the City of Masvingo is set to clamp down on stray and improperly managed dogs to ensure public safety. In a public notice yesterday, Masvingo City Council announced a dog survey, warning owners…
CHINA has pledged continued support for Zimbabwe’s industrial and education sectors. This commitment aims to accelerate the country’s Vision 2030 and Heritage Based Education 5.0 agenda. “Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the two countries have deepened their comprehensive strategic partnership, becoming a model of South-South cooperation. “Three key pillars…
RAINBOW Tourism Group (RTG) has donated hospital linen valued at US$30 000 to several health institutions as part of its corporate social responsibility. The donation forms part of RTG’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and sustainability strategy, which focuses on delivering measurable impact in the communities where the Group operates. The latest phase of the…
South African products exported to the US will be hit by a 30% tariff from 7 August, President Donald Trump has announced….
