ZIMBABWE Council of Chiefs president Mtshane Khumalo has proposed that Parliament pass legislation imposing life imprisonment for convicted rapists. This comes as at least 200 cases of rape are reported monthly across the country, according to Adult Rape Clinic. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Khumalo said MPs needed to put punitive measures in place…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO ACTIVISTS have called on rural council authorities to enforce strict measures against illegal brick-making to preserve the environment. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the National Tree ambassador, Never Bonde, said the unregulated production of farm bricks contributed to massive land degradation and deforestation due to the large amount of soil and firewood used. “Local authorities…
LOCAL financial institutions should prioritise lending to productive sectors of the economy to increase output and stimulate exports to boost foreign currency reserves, trade experts have said. This came out at the POSB Exports Seminar on Friday, where stakeholders in the export sector applauded the State-owned financial institution’s commitment to supporting productivity but called for…
IN a field of paprika plants in the heart of Zimbabwe, fourth-generation farmer Daniel Burger and relative newcomer Miriam Mupambawashe discuss the…
THE bitter truth is that the current crop of opposition leaders in the country just don’t have the capacity to give the ruling Zanu PF a run for its money. So reiterates the downhearted former national chairperson of the then united MDC, Lovemore Moyo, who further charges that all opposition leaders can’t fill the “big…
A MAN from Madokero, Harare, last Friday lost US$280 000 after an unknown suspect broke into his house and stole a “small bag” containing the cash. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident yesterday. “The police are investigating a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft that occurred in Madokero, Harare. “A 39-year-old…
ZIMBABWE Power Company (ZPC), a Zesa subsidiary, intends to procure equipment for its Hwange Thermal Power and Kariba Hydro Power stations to improve electricity supplies in the country. This comes as the country is experiencing rolling blackouts with the minister of Energy, July Moyo, also blaming former Zesa employees for being behind a wave of…
FEMALE advocates have challenged authorities to address period poverty in schools to ensure that marginalised girls’ education is not compromised. Speaking at the International Menstrual Hygiene Day commemorations in Mbare, Harare, over the weekend, the Shammatheprotocol chief executive, Shama Mandireva Nyamadzawo, said allocating adequate resources for menstrual hygiene in schools was crucial as it allowed…
By Rutendo Ngara FORMER permanent secretary in the ministry of Agriculture, John Basera, has told the High Court that the presidential goat passon scheme programme was not worth US$87 million, but US$66 million after negotiations with Blackdeck owners contracted to supply the goats. He made this revelation last Friday during cross-examination by lawyers representing Harare…
FORMING another government of national unity (GNU) is not on the cards for the government, as the situation in the country does not necessitate such a development. So said Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi at the weekend, who added that the ruling Zanu PF would, all this notwithstanding, still support opposition calls for national dialogue in…
