THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) says it’s scaling-up its psychological wellbeing programmes in refugee camps in a bid to ensure refugees coexist peacefully. Commemorating World Refugee Day yesterday, the ZCC said it was crucial to ensure that refugees lived in peaceful and secure environments. “The ZCC remains committed to walking together with refugees on…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw BELEAGUERED businessmen — Wicknell Chivayo, Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu — could be extradited from the countries where they are holed up if they don’t return home soon. This comes as the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) is losing its patience with the tenderpreneurs, as they are taking their time to present…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 27-YEAR-OLD woman from Woodville suburb, Bulawayo, has been slapped with an effective 10-year jail term after she was convicted of raping a 15-year-old juvenile on two separate occasions. The woman, who cannot be named for ethical reasons, yesterday appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Dambudzo Malunga. She pleaded not guilty…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday unveiled a multi-million dollar Madokero Creek Housing Estate in Harare as he challenged local authorities to invest more in infrastructure. This comes as Zimbabwe has increased its investments in national infrastructure development and the western Harare project was funded by the Public Service Commission (PSC), which also owns a mall in…
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO AUTHORITIES are consulting various stakeholders on the Tourism Amendment Bill to strengthen the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) by improving the country’s tourism reputation and attracting more domestic and international visitors. This comes after Cabinet recently approved the principles of the Tourism Amendment Bill to ensure local communities benefit from their natural resources….
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES are ramping up investments in electricity generation as the country bids to end its perennial power shortages. This comes as a Chinese investor, GNEE, has partnered with a Zimbabwean company — Power Giants — to set up a solar energy plant which targets to produce 4 000 megawatts (MW) in…
By Ketty Nyoni FORMER opposition stalwart, Eddie Cross, does not believe that President Emmerson Mnangagwa will extend his term in office despite the growing calls from Zanu PF’s structures for him to do so. The top economist and biographer for the president also said it was unlikely that Parliament would amend the country’s Constitution so…
THE country’s power woes are set to persist for a while longer due to the low water levels at Lake Kariba. Speaking in the National Assembly on Wednesday, Energy minister Edgar Moyo confirmed that the power situation in the country remained dire and would not be resolved overnight. This comes as Zimbabwe is currently producing…
THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the African Development Bank and African Union Commission (AUC), have targeted US$5,2 million for diaspora investment in Zimbabwe and seven other African countries. In a statement yesterday, the IOM said the other targeted countries in Africa are the Gambia, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan and Togo and over…
SPEAKER of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has reported several ministers to President Emmerson Mnangagwa for stalling parliamentary business through their habitual non-attendance. This comes as Mudenda received apologies from 18 ministers, including deputies, for failing to turn up for Wednesday’s question and answer session in the National Assembly. ‘’I want to assure you Honourable…
