muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have vowed to take stern action against individuals spreading misinformation on social media, targeting the country’s leadership and image. The minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, at the weekend urged the public to remain united and use social media for development and economic growth. “As we continue to celebrate our national independence, utilising the…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday challenged Zimbabweans to resolve their challenges through dialogue. Addressing thousands of the Zion Christian Church members at an Easter conference in Masvingo Province, Mnangagwa said there was a need to create communities where “peace and unity flourish, through love and forgiveness are powerful instruments which break down all barriers”. “May we…

THE government has set itself a target to connect over 3 million households to the national power grid by 2030 as authorities seek to ensure that electricity is available to all. This comes at a time when Zimbabweans are having to endure long hours of load shedding with Zesa failing to supply power for both…

STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, says legislative bodies across the world should promote social development and justice. Speaking at the just-ended 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Mudenda added that national development (across the world) must be “people-centred and justice-driven”. “As elected representatives of the people we need to…

POWER cuts in the country have escalated over the past few weeks due to fresh generator breakdowns at Hwange Power Station, as well as rising equipment theft and vandalism of key infrastructure. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the deputy minister of Energy and Power Development, Yeukai Simbanegavi, confirmed…

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday called on all public institutions to follow good governance ethics that benefit the growth of the country. Speaking during the ground-breaking ceremony of the construction of the Procurement Regulatory Authority (Praz) offices at Mt Pleasant Business Park in Harare, Chiwenga said Zimbabweans should “feel” the benefits of sound governance in…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged the country’s accounting professionals to desist from engaging in corruption.Speaking during the 9th Zimbabwe Accountants conference in Harare yesterday, Mnangagwa said his administration does not tolerate corruption at all levels.“Corruption is an enemy of development, and it is incumbent upon the accounting profession to take a firm stand against it….

PARLIAMENT is on a fact-finding mission to establish the security of the country’s national points of entry amid reports of rampant smuggling of various goods including hard drugs and other substances. This comes as the government is working on introducing computerized and online border management systems at all points of entry to improve efficiency, eliminate…