AFRICA’S economic landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, presenting huge opportunities for businesses to expand and flourish, says Dr James Mworia, the…
THE government has issued a warning against businesses over illegal erection of billboards along the country’s highways, saying they are blurring road signage. Yesterday, the ministry of Transport expressed concern over the increase in the number of illegal billboards along the country’s highways which are endangering the lives of motorists. “The ministry of Transport and…
By Etleva Kadilli and Christopher J. Elias DISEASES like smallpox used to be inevitable. However, thanks to the life-saving power of vaccines…
ZESA has rubbished social media reports that it has awarded businessman Wicknell Chivayo a US$500 million plant tender. This comes as last year the Intratrek Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd managing director succeeded in the damages claim for breach and repudiation of contract against Zimbabwe Power Company after a fully contested trial that lasted one month in…
By Brandon Josphat and Masimba Makwembere CONSUMER representatives want the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to introduce higher denominations of the ZiG without delay, to further bolster confidence in the new currency and to enhance convenience for the transacting public. This comes amid the growing acceptance of the currency in the country, which has brought…
Stella Madzivanyika STAFF WRITER THE country is facing a dire shortage of water, with many dams which supply urban areas and other settlements set to run out of the vital resource in the next 12 months. Among the towns and other areas that are said to be left with less than a year’s supply of…
Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Cabinet yesterday approved a national policy to protect children without parental care as the authorities want to make sure that their needs are adequately met. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing, Information minister Jenfan Muswere said the new policy seeks to ensure that children without parental care also enjoy their rights. “Cabinet…
By Ketty Nyoni nyonik@dailynews.co.zw PARIRENYATWA Group of Hospitals has come up with a new approach to care for premature babies, which has so far brought about a significant decrease in infant mortality rates. The initiative, called the Immediate Kangaroo Mother Care (IKMC), prioritises skin-to-skin contact between mothers and their newborns immediately after birth. Addressing journalists…
A HARARE man Shingai Muringi, 32, who was arrested for US$170 000 fraud allegations has been remanded in custody pending bail application. Muringi is the director of Last King investments who allegedly duped his business partner Energy Park after he allegedly provided a fake proof of payment after receiving fuel. Magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa remanded him…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have warned learning institutions against stashing large amounts of cash lest they attract armed robbers as the second term resumes. This comes as armed robbers pounced on several schools last term, getting away with thousands in hard currency and valuables. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Home Affairs permanent…
