HWANGE local authorities say the government’s delay in disbursing funds under the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 (ERRP2) has slowed down refurbishment of their roads. The road rehabilitation exercise comes after the government recently declared all roads a national disaster, before setting aside $33 billion for the second phase of the process being spearheaded by…
SPARKS are expected to fly at today’s Zanu PF politburo meeting in Harare, which comes amid worsening tensions in the former liberation movement ahead of the party’s crucial internal elections. Apart from impending youth league provincial elections becoming the latest battleground for ugly factional fights in the former liberation movement, the party is also gearing…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to expeditiously deal with cases brought before the courts in the interest of justice for both victims and defendants. This comes as the JSC has in recent months launched disciplinary hearings against a number of judges accused of delaying in delivering judgments. Officially opening the…
Melissa Chatikobo ZIMBABWE should brace for violent storms, cyclones and dry spells in the forthcoming rainfall season, the Meteorological Service Department (MSD) has forecasted. In its 2021/2022 rainfall forecast, the MSD said observations made in recent seasons showed that heavy storms followed by periods of high temperatures were getting more frequent. “Violent storms, flash floods…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has turned down an application by a private firm — Nondweni City (Private) Limited — which sought to establish a new cemetery adjacent to the Joshua Mqabuko Airport in the city. This comes as the city has been facing burial space shortages, forcing the local authority to encourage residents to…
ZANU PF Mashonaland East youth league chairperson Kelvin Mutsvairo and Lincoln Matare have appeared before a Goromonzi magistrate for allegedly duping Melfort home seekers by selling them residential stands on an illegally-acquired piece of land. The two were charged with fraud after the buyers reported them to the police when they were served with eviction…
Melisa Chatikobo THE Tobacco Research Board (TRB) is currently conducting studies to come up with varieties of hemp seeds that are suitable for the Zimbabwean climate and soil nutrients. This comes as the government, in 2019, legalised cannabis production which has seen a number of farmers venturing into the sector. However, most of these cannabis…
THE prevalence of a big brother mentality and personality cults within the country’s opposition is a major stumbling block towards removing Zanu PF from power, former MDC treasurer general Elton Mangoma, has warned. Speaking in an interview with the Daily News yesterday, the since retired politician added that continued divisions among the opposition would see both President…
THE government has threatened to revoke offer letters issued to farmers who intentionally fail to settle loans acquired through Command Agriculture. As farmers get ready for the 2021/2022 farming season, Lands minister Anxious Masuka has put in place strict measures for beneficiaries of funds under the Special Agriculture Programme for Import Substitution. “The minister reserves…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa, says his administration is committed to rewarding health professionals for the sterling work they are doing, especially during these Covid-19 pandemic times. This comes as Mnangagwa commissioned a block of flats in Marimba in the capital yesterday which will house doctors and other health workers employed by the government in the national…
