THE long-mooted plans to put in place an effective system to investigate complaints against members of the security forces will soon be realised. This comes as authorities have invited suitably qualified people to apply to serve as commissioners for the Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC). ZICC will investigate all complaints against the conduct of members…
AUTHORITIES need to come up with clear long-term policies that will help to lift the lives of poor people while allowing business and the economy to grow. So says the chief executive of the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC), Christopher Mugaga, who further advises that the government should not focus too much on augmenting…
THE government says it is considering a new industrial policy that will resuscitate ailing industries across the country. In a speech after touring the Manhize Steel Plant in Chirumanzu district, Midlands Province, on Friday, minister of Industry, Sithembiso Nyoni said the government was committed to supporting research and development focusing on industrialising the country. “The…
AUTHORITIES have gazetted a new law which imposes severe penalties on sexual offences, including prostitution. Under the new measures, any person found guilty of sexual intercourse, or performing an indecent act with a young person shall be liable to a fine not exceeding level 12, or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 10 years, or…
FOUR daring armed robbers ambushed police officers manning a roadblock in Masvingo on Thursday, stripped them and made off with their uniforms and cellphones. This comes as the country’s law enforcement agents have been kept busy by armed robbers pouncing on homes and business premises, with some having the audacity to exchange fire with the…
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) to curb the influx of substandard health products in the two countries. This comes as Zimbabwe is currently grappling with uncertified health products being smuggled into the country amid fears that citizens’…
BIKITA Minerals Company has set aside US$10 million for the construction of a new bridge over the Save River to replace the iconic Birchenough Bridge in Chipinge, Manicaland Province. Bikita Minerals, the country’s biggest lithium producer, is owned by Chinese firm Sinomine (Hong Kong) Rare Metals Resources Co Limited. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday,…
A ROBBERY suspect, Godfrey Njoromore, died during a shootout with the police last Saturday in the Nyatsime area of Chitungwiza. In a statement yesterday, police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the shooting incident in which Njoromore died upon admission at Parirenyatwa hospital.“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a shooting incident involving a robbery suspect… aged 48,…
CONSUMERS have welcomed the move by the government to scrap value added tax (VAT) on some basic goods, but want authorities to do more to further stabilise prices. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, consumer representatives said while the removal of VAT on some commodities was “good news”, they wanted profound engagements among all key…
SCHOOL administrators and teachers’ unions have appealed for resources from the government to curb the spread of cholera in schools across the country. This comes following a directive from the ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to ensure that safeguards are in place to keep schools from turning into cholera hotspots, as classes resume today….
