AUTHORITIES are on high alert for a cholera resurgence following heavy rains and flooding across several parts of the country.This comes as the cumulative figures for common diarrhoea are currently at 4 903 cases with two deaths recorded so far.In a notice yesterday, the ministry of Health said the public needed to seek immediate medical…
THE government is accelerating urban service delivery improvements through policy reforms, capacity building, and strategic public-private partnerships.Addressing a media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister of Local Government Daniel Garwe said councils continue to face challenges in water supply, sewer systems and road maintenance.“Everybody can see that service delivery in all our urban local authorities…
The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) has stepped in to assist Mozambique and South Africa with the aftermath of flooding and extreme weather, by deploying its Emergency Response Team (ERT).The severe weather caused fatalities, widespread infrastructure destruction, and interruptions to vital services. Sadc Secretariat communication and public relations head Barbara Lopi explained that as part…
THE heavy downpours that have been pounding many parts of the country since the beginning of the current rain season have now claimed the lives of at least 89 people.At the same time, authorities have expressed grave concerns about the rising cases of people drowning while attempting to cross flooded rivers on foot or in…
ILLEGAL gold mining in and around the second city is making life even more difficult for metro officials to improve their provision of clean water to residents.So says mayor David Coltart, who has warned anew that ongoing illegal gold mining along the Umzingwane River and its tributaries is wreaking havoc on the city’s water security.“I…
THE police have warned companies and individuals against posting cash movement details on social media platforms after armed robbers pounced on a service station in Macheke, Mashonaland East Province, stealing more than US$12 000.National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the robbery incident at a service station in Macheke, where suspects made off with…
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has issued a stern warning to motorists regarding the late reporting of suspected contaminated fuel, a trend the regulator says is shielding unscrupulous service providers from accountability.According to the authority, investigations into fuel quality were being severely hampered by complaints that arrived weeks after the alleged incident. By the…
WHILE the social media followers of Nelson Chamisa are delirious about his return to the “dance floor”, political analysts are sceptical that he will prevail over Zanu PF this time around.Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, the analysts added that Chamisa did not appear to have fresh ideas to turn his political fortunes…
THE Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) warns that proposed mandatory custodial sentences for drug offences will worsen prison overcrowding.In a statement, the association said mandatory imprisonment for drug use, without the option of fines or non-custodial measures, was neither effective nor sustainable.“ZCLDN notes the government’s proposed introduction of mandatory custodial sentences for drug-related…
THE Teacher Effectiveness and Equitable Access for all Children (Teach) programme has trained 72 000 teachers nationwide to bolster pedagogical quality and ensure equitable learning outcomes.The programme is funded through the United Kingdom (UK) government and implemented by the ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, with support from the Education Development Trust (EDT).Marking the International…
