STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw PARTIES involved in the escalating armed conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) need to engage in constructive dialogue as a matter of urgency. So reiterated President Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday, when he addressed a virtual Sadc extraordinary summit. He repeatedly emphasised that dialogue was critical if the Sadc and East Africa…

THE City of Bulawayo has moved to improve its water supply situation by drilling several boreholes across the city. This comes as the local authority is currently struggling to provide potable water to its residents after decommissioning a number of its dams. It also comes as the city’s health authorities have warned residents to desist…

STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw THE World Bank has added its voice to calls for the government to pay its service providers on time to boost both business and the economy. In addition, the international financial institution also urged authorities yesterday to review the Intermediated Money Transfer Tax (IMTT) and to find other ways of raising revenue…

STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES say they have revived their engagement with the United States (US) government to end sanctions imposed on the country. This follows the recent inauguration of Donald Trump as the new US president to replace Joe Biden, amid hope that the new administration would shift from the radical stance of the previous…

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is not planning to introduce higher denominations of the ZiG anytime soon. Instead, the central bank is prioritising the replacement of current ZiG notes with new, more durable and better quality bills. Presenting oral evidence before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Budget and Finance on Monday, the governor of…

STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) is appealing to Parliament to intervene and end external interference in the running of the organisation. Giving oral evidence before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Agriculture in Parliament yesterday, TIMB board member Engelbert Rugeje said the situation had become untenable amid interference from external players,…

STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora says his party is appealing to the Supreme Court following the High Court’s recent ruling that it must hold a fresh congress. The High Court ordered the MDC to hold a fresh congress to elect new leadership, stating that the one held in 2022 was null and void….

THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has launched a probe into allegations of sexual harassment in institutions of higher learning. In this regard, ZGC chairperson, Margret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, invited victims and witnesses last week to come forward with detailed evidence. “It is hereby notified that, in terms of section 5 of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission Act, the…