SOUTHERN EDITOR THE European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Zimbabwe’s economic development by returning to the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo for the third consecutive year. The EU pavilion at ZITF is among the largest international exhibition stands, bringing together several EU countries, businesses, and other partners under the #TeamEurope…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE government has called for the implementation of policies that attract investors and drive rural industrialisation. Speaking at the rural industrialisation indaba at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo yesterday, the minister of State for Bulawayo, Judith Ncube, said private players were crucial in rural development expansion. “Policies aimed…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw THREE more suspected armed robbers who robbed Harare businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s in-laws of US$74 000 in Marondera last month appeared in court yesterday. This brings to 15 the total of the accused brought to court. The money stolen was part of lobola paid by Chivayo for marrying Lucy Muteke…
OLD Mutual has launched the fifth edition of the Value Creation Challenge (VCC), which offers support to aspiring entrepreneurs starting and growing their businesses. In a statement yesterday, Old Mutual spokesperson, Lillian Mbayiwa, said that the initiative, spearheaded by the Eight2Five Innovation Hub, and Old Mutual, including partners such as the British Council, the British…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Innovators Forum kicked off yesterday at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, with a focus on harnessing digital technologies for economic growth. The two-day forum, themed “Empowering Youth-led Innovation for Industrialisation and Trade Development,” brings together key players in the innovation ecosystem. The sessions spotlight inclusive and secure e-commerce as…
AT LEAST 24 people lost their lives in road accidents across the country during the just-ended Easter and Independence holidays. A concerned police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, also reported yesterday that the number of road traffic accidents had increased over the long weekend — from 256 in 2024 to 384 this year. He attributed the…
POLITICAL EDITOR mashayab@dailynews.co.zw THE MDC is continuing to burn, with Douglas Mwonzora now facing huge pressure from senior party officials to relinquish control of the broken organisation and all its properties. In addition, party bigwigs said yesterday that they wanted everyone who worked with the MDC’s revered late founding father, Morgan Tsvangirai, to “return home”…
LOCAL and international exhibitors have expressed excitement over this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) saying they are looking forward to boost their business growth in a bid to contribute to the development of the economy. Exhibitors who spoke to the Daily News yesterday expressed high morale and confidence that the week long event would…
muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have vowed to take stern action against individuals spreading misinformation on social media, targeting the country’s leadership and image. The minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, at the weekend urged the public to remain united and use social media for development and economic growth. “As we continue to celebrate our national independence, utilising the…
POLICE in Buhera South and Nyanyadzi districts in Manicaland Province have recorded 13 cases of cattle theft and deboning since the start of the year, sparking concerns among local communities. The Manicaland province acting police spokesperson, Wiseman Chinyoka, confirmed the development yesterday. “There is an emerging scourge of cattle deboning we are encountering in Manicaland…
