Brighton Muronzereyi CHIEF WRITER LAWMAKERS who pass the government’s planned constitutional amendments will face serious political consequences going forward, Retired Air Marshal Henry Muchena has said. In an ominous warning yesterday that he once again said he was delivering on behalf of retired military chiefs and senior civil servants, as well as former freedom fighters,…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO AUTHORITIES in Bulawayo have shut down an illegal rehabilitation centre in Cowdray Park amid allegations of inmate abuse.Speaking during a media briefing yesterday, the minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Judith Ncube, expressed grave concern over unregistered facilities operating outside the law.“We shut down an illegal rehabilitation centre operating in…
Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER THE government is stepping up efforts to safeguard children online by adopting a national policy tackling cyberbullying, sextortion, and exploitation. The National Online Child Protection Policy, recently approved by Cabinet, seeks to provide a comprehensive framework for protecting children online while ensuring they continue to benefit from opportunities offered by information…
Masimba MakwembereTHE government has extended the winter wheat planting deadline to June 15 to allow farmers delayed by summer harvesting additional time to complete their work.The extension follows the initial May 31 closing date for a season that began on May 1.Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services (ADAS) chief director Medlinah Magwenzi yesterday said substantial…
TAPIWA CHIRUME HUNDREDS of Stoneridge, Harare, families face homelessness after authorities began demolishing thousands of homes built on a disputed 20-hectare plot.The mass evictions follow a court order obtained by the property owner to reclaim the land and remove all illegal structures.When the Daily News visited the area yesterday, scenes of chaos and distress unfolded…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITERZIMBABWE has made significant strides in fighting gender inequality and promoting women’s empowerment, according to the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC).Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ZGC chief executive officer Virginia Muwanigwa commended the country for establishing the “national gender machinery”—a framework designed to drive policy implementation.“Zimbabwe has done very well in setting up…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITERAUTHORITIES have established three specialised isolation and treatment centres in Harare, Bulawayo, and Chirundu as national vigilance against Ebola reaches a high alert.This development comes amid an ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which recorded over 1 000 cases and 234 deaths as of…
Tapiwa Chirume AUTHORITIES are moving to standardise doctoral training across Zimbabwe’s 21 higher education institutions to improve the quality and credibility of PhD qualifications. The initiative comes amid a broader push to strengthen postgraduate education and ensure Zimbabwean doctoral graduates meet internationally recognised academic standards. Speaking to the Daily News, the country’s most influential newspaper…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERCHINA has moved to anchor the success of Zimbabwean female industrialists, with ambassador Zhou Ding pledging targeted technical and financial cooperation to ensure women prosper.Speaking at the launch of Zimbabwe Women in Manufacturing (ZWIM) yesterday, Zhou emphasised that China’s partnership was now focused on turning favourable policies into “tangible gains” for female entrepreneurs.He…
Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO MORE than 8 800 residents in Bulawayo have accessed free primary healthcare services through a partnership between Zimbos Abantu Healthcare on Wheels and the National Aids Council (NAC), significantly improving medical access in underserved communities.Speaking during a tour of the programme’s impact in Cowdray Park yesterday, , Zimbos Abantu Healthcare on Wheels…
