THE money being collected by the government through the recently introduced sugar tax should be put to good use, particularly in the health sector, parliamentary portfolio committee on Health chairperson Thokozani Khupe says. This comes as Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has reported that the Treausry had so far collected US$25,4 million in revenue through the…
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) says healthcare workers face difficulties in stabilising accident victims due to a critical shortage of supplies at most health facilities. The country’s health delivery system is struggling with inadequate public funding, affecting the availability of essential medicines, equipment, and personnel. “Road traffic accidents remain a devastating national emergency that…
THE Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) has expressed significant concern that delayed payments to contractors rehabilitating irrigation schemes and persistent power load shedding are undermining the food security objectives. In a recent report presented to Parliament, acting Auditor-General Rhea Kujinga highlighted that the goal of achieving food security through smallholder irrigation projects was at risk…
RETAILERS have engaged the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) to address a myriad of sector challenges, including high taxes and uncoordinated anti-smuggling efforts that are creating difficulties for licensed businesses. Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) chief executive officer Innocent Marimo told the Daily News yesterday that they met with the revenue collector last week to establish…
ZANU PF secured two local government seats in the weekend’s council by-elections. The by-elections were held after the conviction of the previous councillors for fraud and corruption. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) announced Zanu PF victories in Epworth Local Board Ward 6 and Chinhoyi Municipality Ward 14. Ward Elections Officer for Epworth Local Board Ward…
THE Association of University Teachers (AUT) are demanding a forensic probe into teaching, research, and examination processes at the University of Zimbabwe during the second semester that was rocked by an indefinite lecturers strike. This comes after the UZ academic committee instructed academic registry, faculty, and departmental staff involved in processing examination results to report…
THE Master of the High Court has opened the late national hero Ambassador John Mvundura’s estate for inspection before September 1 this year. Mvundura died in January this year at St Anne’s Hospital, Harare, after battling liver cancer and was buried at the National Heroes Acre. “In the estate of Ambassador, the late John Shumba…
DELAYING the disbursement of funds from the Treasury is hampering the recruitment of 8 000 teachers, which is essential to reduce the teacher-pupil ratio, according to Public Service minister Edgar Moyo. Zimbabwe currently faces a shortage of over 25 000 teachers needed to complement the existing establishment of 136 000 educators. “At the beginning of…
GOVERNMENT says Lake Chivero water is now suitable for human consumption and other activities. This comes as a recently released research report by University of Zimbabwe chemical pathologist, Hilda Matarira, revealed that Harare water from Lake Chivero was not potable due to increased pollution, and as a result, Harare residents were at risk of contracting…
THE unrelenting and senseless infighting within the main opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) spilled into Parliament on Tuesday. Chaos reigned in the august House then after some party legislators vehemently opposed changes made to the leadership of portfolio committees by CCC strongman Sengezo Tshabangu, who is also opposition leader in Parliament. The mayhem broke…
