PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday challenged local authori­ties to modernise their solid waste management facilities given increasing urbanisation. Speaking in Harare while com­missioning the second batch of refuse collection equipment for Geo Pomona Waste Management Com­pany, Mnangagwa urged councils to adopt modern, sustainable waste practices to protect public health. “Solid-waste management facili­ties in all local authorities…

THE Zimbabwe Election Support Network (Zesn) has raised alarm over the rise of digital violence as a growing threat to democratic participation ahead of future elections. In a statement yesterday to commemorate International Human Rights Day, Zesn said online harassment and gender-based abuse were increasingly being used to silence citi­zens, particularly women and marginalised groups….

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday urged traditional lead­ers to ensure that all investments in their jurisdictions are undertaken responsibly and sustainably. Speaking during the annual Na­tional Chiefs’ Conference in Harare, Mnangagwa declared that investors unwilling to respect local laws and cultural norms should be sent back to their home countries. “Our esteemed chiefs are the cus­todians…

VILLAGERS who live near the Save Conservancy in Chipinge, Buhera and Chimanimani, in Manicaland, are living in fear after buffaloes escaped from the private game corridor. The Member of Parliament for Mutema-Musikavanhu constituency in Chipinge, Angelina Gata, confirmed the development to the Daily News yesterday. This comes as the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority…