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By Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF is also counting the mounting cost of the relentless chaos tearing apart the country’s opposition — with the mindless wars now delaying the release of funds due to qualifying political parties from Treasury. The ruling party’s director for Information, Farai Marapira, confirmed to the Daily News yesterday that…

By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor John Mushayavanhu says it will inject ZiG1 to ZiG5 coins than previously announced in the Monetary Policy Statement earlier this month. This comes after RBZ introduced the country’s new structured currency, as authorities bid to end sustainably the exchange rate and prices crisis of the…

THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) yesterday confirmed that it has budgeted US$300 000 ahead of today’s two parliamentary byelections in Harare East and Mt Pleasant, both in the capital. The by-elections were occasioned by the resignations of Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) Mt Pleasant legislator Fadzayi Mahere and her Harare East counterpart, Rusty Markham, from…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa said yesterday that he had been impressed by the high quality of local products showcased at this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). Addressing the media after touring various exhibitors’ stands, Mnangagwa said the high quality of the products was proof that the country was on the right track. “I am extremely…

AUTHORITIES say they are working on doubling efforts to end malaria cases in the country with deaths from related cases decreasing this year compared to last year. Speaking to journalists on Thursday at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo, Health minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed more efforts were needed to end malaria. “This…

THE chaos ravaging the opposition should concern all Zimbabweans who want to see the country flourishing and the lives of its citizens improving. So says opposition stalwart, former Cabinet minister and now mayor of Bulawayo David Coltart, who adds that unity among Zimbabweans is crucial to move the country forward. Speaking last night on independent…

Bryn Matongo and Masimba Makwembere STAFF WRITERS HEALTH experts have implored authorities to give more support to the country’s public hospitals. This comes amid the myriad challenges that continue to face the public health sector, including shortages of critical drugs and equipment. The president of the Zimbabwe Senior Hospital Doctors’ Association, Shingai Nyaguse Chiurunge, told…

Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO HEAVY rains in Kenya have forced the official opening of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) currently underway in Bulawayo, which was initially slated for today, to be moved to tomorrow — Saturday. Kenya president William Ruto is expected to officially open this year’s trade fair, but heavy rains in the…

Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A CHINHOYI woman, who was arrested this week for alleged malicious damage to property after she reportedly broke into the old Parliament building in central Harare, told the court that she wanted to axe President Emmerson Mnangagwa on the day. Anna Phiri, 39, told the court yesterday that she travelled from Chinhoyi…

By Rutendo Ngara ANOTHER suspected bogus doctor was arrested at Parirenyatwa hospital in Harare this week when he was allegedly found in possession of stolen drugs, syringes, cotton and some gloves. Douglas Mutoredzanwa, 37, appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Courts yesterday facing theft and impersonation charges.According to the State, on Tuesday this week, the accused…