THIRTEEN people died on Friday evening in two different road accidents in Gokwe and Masvingo while scores were injured in the process. Police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi said investigations were underway to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the two accidents. According to the police in Masvingo, a Chikozho bus, which was overloaded, from Masvingo to Topora…
THE ruling Zanu PF says all Zimbabweans need to internalise “the reality” that toxic and confrontational politics will never move the country forward. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Zanu PF information director, Farai Marapira, said the country’s opposition needed to change their approach and engage in more positive politics in the interest of all…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa SENIOR STAFF WRITER kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE National Aids Council (Nac) says an estimated 100 000 people are still to be enrolled on Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) nationwide. Speaking to Daily News yesterday, Nac director of programmes Raymond Yekeye said 1, 3 million people in Zimbabwe are living with HIV out of which 1, 2…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE National Blood Services Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has adequate blood stocks ahead of Monday’s and Tuesday’s Heroes and Defence Forces break. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, NBSZ chief executive, Lucy Marowa, thanked Zimbabweans for continuing to donate blood — adding that they had enough stocks to meet demand during the upcoming…
Masimba Makwembere STAFF WRITER makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has been equipped with 450 new vehicles ahead of the SADC Summit, with Vice President Kembo Mohadi emphasizing the need for peace and effective policing during the event. Mohadi assured the ZRP that the government would continue to capacitating the law enforcement agency so that…
ZIMBABWE needs at least US$5 billion annually to fast-track economic transformation by 2030, the African Development Bank (AfDB) estimates. The multilateral development finance institution said Zimbabwe has seen minimal structural transformation over the past four decades. The southern African nation’s economy remains heavily reliant on primary sectors such as agriculture and mining, limiting progress in…
Shamaine Chirimujiri chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw MANY Zimbabweans are falling prey to usurious schemes amid a tough economic environment. This trend coincides with an increase in fake Micro Finance Institutions (MFIs) and illicit individual lenders, commonly known as “zvimbadzo”, which desperate individuals are increasingly turning to. In an interview, Godfrey Chitambo, Zimbabwe Association of Microfinance Institutions (Zamfi) chief…
Brighton Muronzereyi and Brandon Josphat STAFF WRITERS WHILE hiking fines for ZiG manipulators — as authorities have just done — will help to stabilise the local currency and the prices of basic goods in the country, a more holistic approach is needed to lift business and the economy. So say consumer representatives and economic experts,…
Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat THE delay by the government in releasing funds due to qualifying political parties under the Political Parties Finance Act is badly affecting their operations. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the leader of the opposition in Parliament, Sengezo Tshabangu, confirmed that they were engaging authorities in a bid to get the funds…
Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw HARARE City Council (HCC) is in the process of installing pre-paid and smart water meters for domestic and bulk users, mayor Jacob Mafume confirmed to the Daily News yesterday. This comes as the council is seeking to procure at least 40 000 pre-paid metres at a cost of US$1,3 million. “For us to deal…
