PARLIAMENT has invited the public to nominate eight commissioners to serve under the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) following the expiry of term of the current office bearers. According to Parliament’s Committee on Standing Rules and Orders (CSRO), the august house is mandated to invite the public to nominate candidates for possible appointment by President Emmerson…

GOVERNMENT is set to submit the Mines and Mineral Amendment Bill before Parliament in a fortnight for consideration. This comes as the Bill seeks to effect several changes to the old mining law, including recognition of artisanal and small-scale miners, clarity on farmer and miner disputes and other disputes over mining rights. Giving oral evidence…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially launch the Gukurahundi community hearings in Bulawayo this Sunday to mark the rollout of the victim-centred reconciliation outreach programme in the Matabeleland region. This comes as the hearings are aimed at bringing closure to the unrest that occurred in the early 1980s and fostering lasting peace and unity…

HEADS are set to roll at the state-run Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) as a forensic audit in the operations of the organisation is expected to be completed at the end of this month. ZTA suspended its board and senior officials in December to allow the carrying out of the audit. Chief executive officer Winnie Muchanyuka…

ZIMBABWE’s close relations with South Africa will not be affected by recent developments in Pretoria, which is now being run by a government of national unity. So says South Africa’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Rejoice Mabudafhasi, who adds that her country’s new administration — which includes some of Harare’s fiercest critics — will not threaten the…

GOVERNMENT has warned a total of 452 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) yet to submit to authorities audited financial statements in line with the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Act. The Act orders every PVO to submit its financial statement to the Social Welfare ministry.In a notice yesterday, the Social Welfare ministry identified over 400 NGOs, including Musasa…