By Brighton Muronzereyi THE Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education says grade seven students will continue to attend school after completing their examinations to attend a life orientation programme (Lop). In a circular dated October 11, addressed to district school inspectors by provincial education directors, the ministry said heads of primary schools should submit timetables…
By Dionne Kanyowa POLICE have made headway in the US$1,3 million ABC Auctions weekend robbery, after shooting dead one suspect and arresting two others. The arrested men — police officer Kelvin Marimo and a soldier, Osinege Zvomuya — appeared at the Harare Magistrate Courts yesterday facing two robbery allegations.The suspect who was shot dead in…
By Hazel Marimbiza THE Sanganai/Hlanganani Tourism Expo yesterday opened on a high note with exhibitors and international buyers expressing optimism from multiple engagements presented by the annual expo. Different stakeholders who spoke to the Daily News on the side-lines of the expo which kicked off with two major symposiums, the Meet In Zim Bidding Promotion…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed a new chief of protocol in his office – Gideon Gapare to replace Chitsaka Chipaziwa who is set to retire next month. In a statement, Chief Secretary to the President and cabinet Misheck Sibanda said the President has, in consultation with the Public Service Commission, approved the appointment of Gapare….
By Blessings Mashaya and Brighton Muronzereyi OUTSPOKEN former Zanu PF youth leader, Godfrey Tsenengamu, says a ‘Third Way’ which includes people drawn from both the ruling party and the opposition is now the only route left to extricate the country from its myriad and decades-long challenges. In addition, the fearless Tsenengamu also told the Daily…
THE World Bank has urged the government to put in place measures that ensure increased capacity utilisation and productivity in all sectors of the economy if they want to realise their objective to attain an upper-middle income status by 2030. Speaking during the launch of the World Bank’s Zimbabwe Country Economic Memorandum (Cem) yesterday, the…
By Brighton Muronzereyi ARMED riot police yesterday sealed off Mbare’s Mupedzanhamo market following running battles between youths belonging to Zanu PF and Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) over operating space. When the Daily News visited the area, Mupedzanhamo ,which under normal circumstances is a hive of activity with vendors selling their wares while touts shout…
By Hazel Marimbiza THE government is battling to control the latest outbreak of foot and mouth disease in the country, amid fears that the situation could soon get out of control completely. This comes as Zimbabwe has partnered with neighbouring Botswana to intensify surveillance against the disease along the two countries’ borders. Speaking at a…
By Farai Mabeza in Zambia INCREASED bilateral trade ties between Zimbabwe and Zambia top discussions at the Outward Seller Mission which opened in Kitwe yesterday and will end tomorrow. The mission, organised by ZimTrade – Zimbabwe’s trade development and promotion agency is designed to strengthen linkages between Zimbabwean exporters and markets in the country’s northern…
THE 15th edition of the Sanganai/ Hlanganani World Tourism Expo kicks off today at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre after coming back to its physical format following the relaxation of the Covid-19 restrictions. The expo comes amid renewed hope that buyers, who are already in the country, will help put the nation on a positive…
