URGENT dialogue and diplomacy, and not the deployment of more troops, is what is needed to end the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), experts say. This comes as hundreds of people have died in the past week alone, while hundreds of thousands more have been displaced in the war in eastern…
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has fired its general manager Respina Zinyanduko as part of its realignment and restructuring exercise. In a statement on Friday, the NRZ board chairperson, Mike Madiro, confirmed the development. “The board of directors of the National Railways of Zimbabwe wishes to inform the public that … Respina Zinyanduko has…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says water levels in the city’s dams have increased by 13,78 percent. In a statement yesterday, BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said that while they had noted an increase, the water levels remained below the required threshold. “As of the current date, the global dam water levels have shown a…
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is adopting advanced global scientific and technology-driven models to combat corruption. This development comes as over 140 institutions, including government departments, parastatals, and private entities, have established integrity committees to fight graft. Speaking in Harare on Friday at the signing of an integrity pledge between Zacc and the Scientific and…
HEALTH authorities have expressed concern over judgmental statements and stereotypes faced by mental health patients, saying these hinder them from fully recovering. Speaking at Ingutsheni Hospital’s annual St Mary’s Ward Cake Day on Friday, Bulawayo Provincial Medical Director, Maphios Siamuchembu, urged citizens to equip themselves with knowledge on mental health to avoid mistreating those suffering…
AT least 170 young men from 18 Harare schools recently underwent training in toxic masculinity and wellness. In a statement yesterday, eNMedia managing director Emily Nemapare said the workshop aimed to create a platform for the youth to share ideas and network. “It was an incredible experience where young men found a safe space to…
FIDELITY Gold Refinery (FGR) plans to expand the number of miners who will be granted loans from the Gold Development Fund this year, reaffirming its commitment to supporting the sector with tailored solutions. FGR introduced low-cost funding for artisanal and smallscale miners to support the expansion of mining operations and boost gold production within the…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE heavy load-shedding of the past few months is set to ease due to improved electricity generation at Hwange Thermal Power Station, following the completion of the annual maintenance of the key plant’s newer units 7 and 8. At the same time, the equally critical Kariba Hydro Power Station is…
Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) Acting Commissioner General, Shepherd Mpofu, has confirmed a serious shortage of housing for junior correctional officers, forcing some married couples to share partitioned rooms. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday during a tour by the Service Commissions’ chairperson, Vincent Hungwe, of Chikurubi Training School, Mpofu…
BUY Zimbabwe has undertaken a restructuring exercise to align itself with shifting market trends and support young entrepreneurs. In a statement yesterday, the brand promotions organisation said the latest development aims to empower businesses in the country. “Buy Zimbabwe has embarked on a massive transformation journey to keep in line with changing market trends, ensuring…
