TAPIWA CHIRUMEstaff writer AN ONGOING nationwide police operation targeting illegal pirate taxis — commonly known as mushikashika — has resulted in the arrest of 15 576 motorists as authorities intensify efforts to restore order in the country’s public transport system. The blitz, which started in January, comes amid rising public complaints over harassment, extortion, and…
THE country’s leading telecommunications and technology company, Econet Wireless Zimbabwe, has announced that it will soon introduce new data packages to enhance its current SmartBiz offering, following feedback from customers. In a statement yesterday, the company acknowledged concerns raised by subscribers over the implementation of the Fair Usage Policy (FUP) on its SmartBiz data plans,…
Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat STAFF WRITERS THE government is planning to introduce jail sentences for people involved in the production and sale of counterfeit goods in the country to protect vulnerable consumers and to promote fair business practices. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Industry minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu…
Thabiso Mutirwara mutirwarat@dailynews.co.zw A CLINICAL trial for a ground-breaking HIV vaccine has been launched in the country. The novel vaccine candidate will evaluate immune responses to highly networked HIV T-cell epitopes. The trial is a result of close collaboration among the Africa Clinical Research Network, the Mutala Trust, ReiThera Srl (ReiThera), the Ragon Institute of…
Takudzwa Dhambu STAFF WRITER dhambut@dailynews.co.zw AHEAD of the upcoming Heroes Day holidays, the government has begun rolling out a comprehensive digital traffic management system, with a pilot project already underway in Harare. The initiative aims to phase out human-centred enforcement in favour of automated, tamper-proof technologies. Authorities say this will curb corruption, improve efficiency, and…
THE office of the Auditor-General has raised serious concerns over widespread fuel mismanagement and financial irregularities in several of the country’s public health institutions. In a report recently tabled in Parliament, acting Auditor-General Rhea Kujinga flagged critical weaknesses in fuel and expenditure controls across eight health institutions, including Provincial Medical Director (PMD) offices in Mashonaland…
Yvonne Ncube In BULAWAYO POLICE in the Midlands Province are investigating three separate murder cases that occurred between August 3 and 5, all of which stemmed from violent altercations during beer-drinking sessions. Midlands provincial police spokesperson Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed that in one of the cases, which occurred on August 4 at Chibhon’ashuro Business Centre in…
By Brandon Josphat jophatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES will continue to act with great care going forward to maintain the current relative ZiG and prices stability, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said yesterday. Speaking in Harare during a highly-subscribed midterm budget review forum that was hosted by the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Ncube vowed…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw THE United States embassy in Zimbabwe has paused the processing of all except most diplomatic and official visas. In a statement yesterday, the embassy said the move was with immediate effect. “The US Embassy in Harare, Zimbabwe, has paused all routine immigrant and non-immigrant visa services with the exception…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw TREASURY secretary George Guvamatanga says government has not refused to pay exporters their local currency component under the export retention scheme, insisting the current arrangement was agreed upon with exporters, particularly miners who initially had no use for ZiG This comes amid growing complaints from exporters over delayed settlements of…
