THE announcement of election results by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) last week means that the issue of polls was finalised. So says outgoing Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, who told the Daily News yesterday that anyone thinking that there could be a re-run of the elections was “naive and day-dreaming”. “Those who want to go…
POLICE have intensified campaigns against domestic violence across the country following an increase in cases of spousal disputes which in some instances turn fatal. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday told the Daily News that they were working on campaigns to end gender-based violence (GBV) and raise more awareness in communities in all provinces. “The…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE ministry of Health plans to introduce the new injection for use by people who are HIV-negative to minimise their infection by the virus. Takunda Solo, the ministry’s medical officer on HIV prevention, told the Daily News yesterday that the roll-out of the injection at district level would start next month….
By Rutendo Ngara VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has called on Zimbabweans to desist from self-hate and promote unity of purpose, as the nation thrives to achieve an upper-middle-income economy by 2030. This comes at a time the nation has just concluded its harmonised election in which President Emmerson Mnangagwa was re-elected for a second term…
By Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO HUNDREDS of informal traders in Bulawayo were yesterday left counting their losses after fire razed down their flea market popularly known as Mutize located in the Central Business District. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, chief fire officer Linos Phiri said the cause of the fire was yet to be…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe and EcoCash Holdings Zimbabwe Limited have become the first companies in the country to obtain independent assurance on their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information. ESG reporting is the process of disclosing information about an organisation’s environmental, social, and governance performance. This information can include data on greenhouse gas emissions, water usage,…
THE national trade development and promotion organisation, ZimTrade, says it is facilitating more economic trade with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Currently, Zimbabwe is exporting goods to the DRC worth US$60 million annually. Speaking to the media yesterday at a DRC-Zimbabwe business meeting at the ongoing Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (Zas), Zimtrade chief executive Allan…
THE Commonwealth observer mission has praised the country for the generally peaceful environment in which last week’s all-important elections were held. Addressing the media at State House in Harare — after meeting President Emmerson Mnangagwa — the head of the Commonwealth mission, Amina Mohamed, also saluted Zimbabweans for their commitment to democracy. “We are very…
RESPECTED former Speaker of Parliament and now leader of the opposition United Movement for Devolution (UMD), Lovemore Moyo, says the newly-elected government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa must focus on improving citizens’ lives. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday in the aftermath of the just ended harmonised elections which saw Mnangagwa emerging victorious ahead of his…
By Blessings Mashaya and Brighton Muronzereyi SOUTHERN African Development Community (Sadc) Panel of Elders (PoE) is currently in Zimbabwe to assess the post-election situation in the country. The team is led by former Botswana minister Charles Tibone. President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson George Charamba confirmed that the team arrived yesterday. “(Former Tanzania president Jakaya) Kikwete is…
