© GOVERNMENT has dropped Section 40 of the controversial Marriages Bill as it contradicts traditional and Christian values, a Cabinet minister said. Section 40 proposed to bind civil partnerships that exist without couples being legally married for as long as the people were above the age of 18 and also sought to give the right…
© THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) chairperson Justice Loice Matanda-Moyo’s swiftness to prosecute those involved in corruption as exemplified by the recent arrest of Tourism minister Prisca Mupfumira should be commended. From the more than 200 cases Matanda-Moyo said her commission is currently handling, this is just one of them, so we still have to…
© SANITARY Aid Zimbabwe Trust (SAZT) has urged government to consider subsidising sanitary wear as the mid-term fiscal policy review and supplementary budget is set to be presented tomorrow. [GoogleAd] In its letter addressed to the Finance minister Mthuli, Ncube SAZT executive director Theresa Nyava said menstrual hygiene products are basic necessities which are critical…
© THE ruling Zanu PF party, which snatched a controversial win in last year’s elections, is pleading with Western countries that imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe to open their doors for talks. In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, party spokesperson Simon Khaya Moyo who has previously called on the MDC to the negotiating table,…
© THERE is no denying the fact that life has become unbearable for the majority of ordinary people who have had to watch, in anguish, the falling away of standards of living. No one would have predicted that a year on after holding historic elections, on July 30 last year — things would have come…
© ZANU PF is not bothered about planned commemorations of the August 1 last year killings which are set to be held by the Nelson Chamisa’s MDC. [GoogleAd] Almost a year after civilians, mostly innocent, were killed when the army fired live ammunition to quell protests that had turned violent there has been a…
HARARE does not have adequate underground water to cater for additional boreholes that residents may require. The city’s director of water, Mabhena Moyo said the situation required concerted efforts from all stakeholders to preserve the little that was still around. Last week, Harare councillors held a crisis meeting on the water situation, after which Harare…
© AFRICA Albida Tourism is thrilled its flagship property, Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, has been named among Africa’s top five resort hotels by high profile US magazine Travel + Leisure, says chief executive Ross Kennedy. [GoogleAd] Victoria Falls Safari Lodge was the only Zimbabwean property to feature in this category, taking fifth place with…
© GWANDA traditional Chief Mathema is leading a campaign against the decision by Matobo Rural District Council (MRDC) to turn the Gukurahundi burial site in Bhalagwe, Kwezi in Matabeleland South Province into a district heroes’ acre. Bhalagwe is the Gukurahundi flashpoint where thousands were reportedly thrown into the disused Antelope Mine at the height of…
© ZB LIFE Assurance Limited has appointed Letwin Mawire as the company’s new managing director. [GoogleAd] In a press statement released yesterday, ZB Life Assurance company secretary said Mawire’s appointment is effective August 1. Mawire replaces Ambrose Garikayi Chinembiri who is set to retire on July 31 after he was appointed to the position in…
