STANBIC Bank Zimbabwe and Midlands State University (MSU) have formalised a landmark partnership through the launch of an undergraduate scholarship programme aimed at increasing access to higher education for disadvantaged students. The programme, valued at US$52 000, was officially announced at a signing ceremony held at the MSU campus in Gweru, and would support five…
By Brandon Josphat and Brighton Muronzereyi AUTHORITIES are praying that the ceasefire between Israel and Iran will continue to hold to prevent massive fuel price increases locally going forward. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the chief executive officer of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera), Eddington Mazambani, said…
POLICE are fretting over the surge in armed robbery cases after over US$1,2 million and other valuables were stolen in the space of two days. This comes after the law enforcement agency last week pleaded with Zimbabweans to be more responsible as most of the armed robberies being recorded appear to be inside jobs. It…
Thabiso Mutirwara mutirwarat@dailynews.co.zw TRANSPARENCY International Zimbabwe (TIZ) is undertaking an atypical national survey on the extent of the use and abuse of sex in corrupt activities in the country. The survey is part of TIZ’s 2025 edition of its National Bribe Payers’ Index (NBPI) research — which seeks to provide stakeholders with a data-driven understanding…
THE Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Authority (ZimParks) says it is seeking US$21 million to manage elephant conservation efforts. ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo yesterday said the country’s elephant conservation efforts were severely under-financed. “The increased elephant populations and localised overabundance have resulted in increased human-elephant conflicts. “The country’s elephant conservation efforts are severely under-financed, with…
THE long-awaited Gukurahundi community outreach programme suffered a false start on Thursday with most chiefs attending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s meeting with councillors in Bulawayo. This comes amid reports that the programme did not kick off because of logistical challenges such as unavailability of fuel and allowances for chiefs. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, National…
Staff writer in VICTORIA FALLS THE day of reckoning is approaching for all unscrupulous operators who are undermining the country’s economy, a resolute Vice President Constantino Chiwenga warned afresh yesterday. Opening the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce’s (ZNCC) annual congress in Victoria Falls, Chiwenga said only ethical business practices and a disciplined approach to economic…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the country’s economy continues to demonstrate strong resilience supported by growth in key sectors, improved foreign currency inflows, and a steady inflation environment. Speaking at the on-going Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) annual congress yesterday, the RBZ deputy governor, Innocent Matshe, said the developing economy was also…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw A QUARTER of Grade 3 pupils in the country cannot read or write competently, the minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerai Moyo, has said. Speaking in Harare yesterday, at the launch of the End Learning Poverty for All in Africa Campaign, Moyo revealed the shocking basic literacy deficiency, while calling for…
SOUTHERN EDITOR PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned local authorities failing to meet their service delivery mandates, saying serious consequences will befall them. This comes as the country’s local authorities, particularly urban ones, are struggling to provide basic services such as potable water and refuse collection to their residents. Addressing a councillors’ indaba in Bulawayo yesterday,…
