Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw LAWMAKERS have moved a motion for the legalisation of abortions in the country, saying this will reduce unsafe pregnancy terminations and associated deaths. This comes as the law only currently permits abortion under special circumstances — including when a pregnant woman’s life is at risk, or when a foetus has…
STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES say they have revived their engagement with the United States (US) government to end sanctions imposed on the country. This follows the recent inauguration of Donald Trump as the new US president to replace Joe Biden, amid hope that the new administration would shift from the radical stance of the previous…
SOUTHERN EDITOR BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) says its road network is in dire need of attention, with 75 percent of its roads having far outlived their lifespan. To address this issue, the local authority’s latest minutes note that a massive US$700 million would be required for rehabilitation. This comes at a time when the BCC…
Brandon JosphatCHIEF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE country needs to focus more on efforts to improve the lives of hardpressed Zimbabweans, instead of obsessing over politics and other issues of little importance. So say the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) and the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC), which have both called for the nation and its leaders to…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is not planning to introduce higher denominations of the ZiG anytime soon. Instead, the central bank is prioritising the replacement of current ZiG notes with new, more durable and better quality bills. Presenting oral evidence before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Budget and Finance on Monday, the governor of…
THE police have expressed concern over the increasing number of sexual abuse and rape cases involving minors across the country.In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said most of these crimes are perpetrated by individuals entrusted with the care and protection of vulnerable children.“These include parents, brothers, nephews, guardians, and other relatives. In…
RAINBOW Tourism Group Limited (RTG)’s acquisition of Montclair Hotel and Casino in the eastern highlands is at an advanced stage, with the purchase agreement signed, a top company executive has said.The deal is a strategic move that aligns with RTG’s five-year strategy and growth objectives, enabling the hotelier to enhance its footprint in the eastern…
TOBACCO Sales Limited (TSL) says it has lined up several initiatives to increase warehousing capacity which are earmarked for completion before the end of October this year.The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed tobacco processing firm, also with operations in agriculture commodities logistics, recently completed a 15 000 square meter warehouse facility for an undisclosed client, expanding…
MACADAMIA nuts are poised to generate significant income in 2025, driven by high demand ahead of the harvesting season.The crop, set to be harvested in April, is showing improved quality compared to the previous season.In a trading update for the first quarter ended December 31 2024, Ariston Holdings Limited secretary Anesu Museta on Tuesday expressed…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday expressed his frustration with party members over rampant indiscipline and divisive actions, saying this is threatening party unity. Addressing the party’s politburo meeting at Zanu PF headquarters in Harare Mnangagwa said there was no room for divisive elements in the former liberation movement. “All structures must remain steadfast, united and vigilant…
