THE government has partnered with China Railways to rehabilitate the country’s railway tracks at an estimated cost of US$500 million, according to the minister of Transport, Felix Mhona. This development comes after the National Railways of Zimbabwe’s (NRZ) operations were affected by incessant rains that washed away rail tracks in some parts of the country….
PARLIAMENT wants the government to take stern action against the rampant trading and use of illegal skin-lightening creams in the country. This comes as the ubiquitous creams have been linked to severe health complications — including cancer, kidney damage and nervous system disorders.Speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Zanu PF chief whip, Pupurai Togarepi,…
THE inaugural CEO Africa Roundtable Wealth and Retirement Summit is scheduled to take place in Nyanga from April 2 to 4, focusing on retirement and succession planning. The one-and-a-half-day conference would be held at Troutbeck Inn Hotel, discussing various aspects of the wealth services sector. According to CEO Africa Roundtable chief executive officer Kipson Gundani,…
STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have launched a huge manhunt for 20 armed robbers who pounced on and made off with US$74 100 in cash, as well as other valuables, from Wicknell Chivayo’s in-laws at their farm in Marondera. The robbery, which took place in the wee hours of yesterday, occurred just over a week after…
PARIRENYATWA and Chitungwiza hospitals intend to procure essential medicines to improve health service delivery. This comes after nurses at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital in Harare brought operations to a temporary standstill on Monday, protesting worsening working conditions, including inadequate medical equipment. In a notice issued in the latest Government Gazette, Parirenyatwa Hospital invited companies to…
LEADING retail outlet OK Zimbabwe has announced that the closure of its four branches in Harare has affected 56 workers who lost their jobs. This development comes as Parliament launches a nationwide probe into the closure of formal retail shops, which is contributing to the country’s economic woes. During a fact-finding mission by the parliamentary…
AUTHORITIES have lifted the ban on fishing and leisure pursuits at Lake Chivero, following a temporary freeze last year after the reservoir was contaminated by raw sewage. The ban came after several animals that included rhinos, zebras, cattle and goats had died after drinking contaminated water at the lake, on the outskirts of Harare. Speaking…
THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is seeking to appoint eight judges to fill vacant posts at the Labour Court. This comes after 10 High Court judges and one Administrative Court judge were appointed last year. The JSC confirmed the vacancies, stating that aspiring candidates must have practised as legal practitioners in the country for over…
THE government has granted the Zimbabwe Mobile Sanitation Association (ZMSA) the right to provide public mobile toilets nationwide to prevent outbreaks of communicable diseases. This development supports the government’s efforts to combat cholera by setting up mobile toilets at bus terminals and other crowded areas. In a letter dated February 19 2025 addressed to the…
THE minister of Energy, July Moyo, has challenged Sadc countries to come up with new initiatives to address power challenges. Speaking in Victoria Falls yesterday during the 64th Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) Management Committee, Moyo said the region has experienced insufficient power generation capacity and obsolete infrastructure. “Of late, the electricity supply industry in…
