THE government has given millers the green light to import genetically modified (GMO) maize from South Africa, as authorities strive to ensure food security in the country. Appearing before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Agriculture yesterday, Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) chairperson, Tafadzwa Musarara, confirmed the development and also assured MPs that the maize…

THE government has revised the Continuous Assessment of Learning Activities (Cala) in schools by reducing the number of assessed subjects. This comes after various stakeholders, including parents, teachers and parliamentarians, among others, raised concerns that the Calas were taxing on the part of not only learners but also guardians and educators. In a post-Cabinet media…

CENTRES to protect girls and women against gender-based violence (GBV) and rape victims are being established across the country. Under the banner, ‘Women at the Centre -Rising up against the Pandemic of Violence against Women Project’ – the concept of the centre was launched yesterday in Harare. They are being launched with the support of financial…

AUTHORITIES have promised to provide cushion allowances for ‘A’ Level and rural teachers in order to boost their morale. This was confirmed by Education minister Torerai Moyo yesterday when he met representatives of various teachers’ unions in Harare to discuss various issues, including teachers’ welfare and Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (Cala).“We are going to engage…

THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned the public to exercise extreme caution to avoid heat stress as temperatures in the country continue to soar. The department said most parts of the country were “sunny and hot” which may lead to dehydration.“(There is) increased evaporation and evapotranspiration rates. Keep hydrated by drinking adequate amounts of…

MOTORISTS now have to pay more for registering their vehicles with the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR). This comes as the CVR has sharply increased car registration fees up to a maximum of US$500 for luxury vehicles — a development which has triggered an outcry from motorists.The new registration fees were announced by Finance minister Mthuli…