BY NYASHA KUNYISWA THE Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) says it is targeting to screen at least 1 000 women across the country for both cervical and breast cancers before month-end. CAZ has also slashed by 50 percent the cost of both cervical and breast cancer screenings to US$5. This comes as Zimbabwe joined the…
NYASHA KUNYISWASenior Staff Writer THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) reported six deaths resulting from 29 train accidents last year. In an interview with Daily News on Friday, the NRZ spokesperson, Andrew Kunambura, stated that they were conducting nationwide awareness campaigns to reduce train accidents. “In 2024, we recorded a total of 29 train accidents,…
By Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat AUTHORITIES will do everything in their power to keep the ZiG and the prices of basic goods in the country stable, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube pledged yesterday. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the upbeat Ncube added that escalating economic stability was the…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) November 2024 ‘O’ Level results were released yesterday, showing a 3, 78 percent pass rate increase. Addressing the media in Harare, the Zimsec chairperson, Paul Mapfumo, said the candidates performed better than in 2023, recording an overall pass rate of 33,19 percent from 29,41 percent…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE government on Thursday launched the National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ) that will provide entrepreneurs with financial aid to start and grow their businesses. A venture capital company financially supports start-up companies and small businesses that show long-term growth potential. Speaking at the NVCCZ launch in Harare, the minister…
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says the current incessant rains have washed away its tracks in some parts of the country. NRZ spokesperson, Andrew Kunambura, added yesterday that this had forced the rail transport operator to suspend its cargo operations in the affected areas. “The NRZ wishes to inform the public, customers and all…
CITY and town councils are pushing for legislation to regulate the installation of water storage tanks by ratepayers, citing concerns over public safety. This move comes amid worries that some tanks are not properly constructed and are substandard. The Rusape Town Council is leading the charge, having recently directed residents with water storage tanks to…
Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will not spare anyone who engages in criminal activities, including those who abuse social media to malign ordinary citizens and prominent figures in the country. So says police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, who adds that the current operation aimed at taming the country’s traffic jungle…
Brighton Muronzereyi STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw THE government is targeting to recruit 8 000 teachers this year to enhance learning outcomes and improve the implementation of the new heritage-based curriculum. This comes as Zimbabwe has a shortage of over 25 000 teachers needed to complement the current establishment of 136 000 educators. Speaking to the Daily…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw FRAUD-ACCUSED Harare businessmen, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, were yesterday denied bail for the third time after High Court judge, Justice Pisirayi Kwenda, highlighted if bail was granted they were likely to abscond. The judge also said if convicted, the two accused were likely to be jailed for 20…
