May 2026

AUTHORITIES have raised concern over growing family inequalities that continue to threaten children’s wellbeing, warning that poverty, unemployment, and drug and substance abuse are exposing many children to exploitation, poor health and limited opportunities.Addressing delegates at the 2026 International Day of Families National Commemorations in Lupane yesterday, the minister of Women Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa, said…

BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI THE Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) has designated part of the Joina City Office Tower in Harare’s central business district as a special economic zone (SEZ), aiming to boost investment and growth.The development comes as Cabinet recently approved the framework for the establishment of Integrated Provincial Special Economic Zones (IP-SEZs) across the…

Tapiwa Chirume THE City of Mutare has launched the second round of the national polio vaccination campaign, targeting all children under five to prevent the spread of infection.The campaign, which runs from June 2 to 5, is being implemented by the City of Mutare Health Services department in partnership with the ministry of Health and…

Brandon Josphat andBrighton Muronzereyi THE era of accused persons feigning mental illness to evade justice is ending, with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) vowing to ensure that all offenders are held fully accountable.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — a firm Prosecutor-General, Loice Matanda-Moyo, underlined yesterday that the State would…