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THERE is growing local apprehension about the conflict in the Middle East, with key stakeholders imploring authorities yesterday to intervene urgently to cushion business and consumers from the raging war’s negative economic impact.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — both labour and business leaders were fearful that prices of basic…

THE government’s planned constitutional amendments will strip citizens of their sovereign rights, the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) said yesterday.This comes as Parliament will conduct nationwide public hearings on the proposed law changes from March 30 to April 2.“We are deeply concerned that the amendments proposed in the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday said the ongoing infrastructure development across the country is clear evidence of growing investor confidence in his administration whose policies seek to foster economic stability and attract both local and foreign investment.Speaking in Harare during the launch of the Geo-Pomona Waste Management state-of-the-art restaurant, Sprout, Mnangagwa said the infrastructure development aligned…

THE United States (US) says it remains committed to strengthening its bilateral relations with Zimbabwe through increased engagement, dialogue, and cooperation in key sectors.This comes as the US yesterday launched its “Freedom 250” programme in Zimbabwe.The initiative is a year-long programme that seeks to deepen engagement between the US and Zimbabwe through activities including business…

A BULAWAYO man who fatally assaulted a fellow villager with a log has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after the High Court found his defence to be a fabrication.This emerged in a criminal trial before Justice Ngoni Nduna at the High Court, where Lizwe Sibanda stood accused of murdering Vusimuzi Sibanda on October…

MOTORISTS have been hit by steep fuel price hikes, as surging global oil prices continue to wreak economic havoc around the world.This comes as fuel prices surged past the US$2 mark yesterday, with authorities citing supply chain disruptions linked to the ongoing war in the Middle East.Diesel has risen from US$1,77 to US$2,05 a litre,…

ZIMBABWE is ramping up its diplomatic push for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) ahead of elections set for June 3.This comes after the government said it has secured backing from more than 130 countries for its push to win a non-permanent seat.In that regard, the minister of Foreign Affairs, Amon…