THE economic situation in the country is impacting negatively on the poor and the downtrodden. Prices of commodities continue to spiral out of reach of many ordinary people. What makes the situation bad is that some basic commodities are no longer available in most formal outlets while others are being sold exclusively in hard currency….
DESPITE the government’s efforts to avail vehicles and other necessities ahead of this year’s general elections, police remain under-equipped to effectively deliver on their mandate. Speaking in the Senate last Thursday, Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe said while police have received some vehicles to use during and after the general elections, they remain in dire…
By Brandon Josphat and Rutendo Ngara THE government’s latest economic measures that were effected last week are still to be felt by hard-pressed consumers. This comes as the prices of basic goods in the country continue to rise despite Finance minister Mthuli Ncube’s efforts to stabilise prices and the hapless Zimbabwe dollar. At the weekend,…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa THE mayor of Harare, Jacob Mafume, says city fathers are doing their best to contain the spread of cholera in the capital city. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend, Mafume also said they remained puzzled by the increase in cholera cases being reported in the city. “We have intensifi ed…
By Nyasha KunyiswaSTAFF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the church to play a pivotal role in promoting peace as the country hurtles towards general elections this year. Speaking during the centenary celebrations of Zaoga Archbishop Ezekiel Guti in Harare yesterday, the president appreciated the role churches were playing in the country. “Ahead of…
By Yvonne Ncube A 16-YEAR-OLD girl from Masiyephambili College in Bulawayo revealed how she was rape by her uncle in a school composition which she titled “People can be monsters”. This came to light when Mthulisi Sibanda, 34, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza at the weekend facing three counts of rape. He pleaded…
By Rutendo Ngara THE government has called for robust research on alternative pest and disease control methods as reliance on chemicals is unsustainable and ecologically unfriendly. Addressing delegates during an online meeting on commemorating the International Day of Plant Health at the weekend, the ministry of Lands chief director for Agricultural Research, Innovation and Development…
A HARARE man, 23, was sentenced on Thursday to an effective six months in prison after he was found guilty of illegal drug possession. Onward Vulengoma had appeared before magistrate Ruth Moyo and he was found with a sachet of crystal methamphetamine worth $10 000. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) told the court that on…
BALANCING the various important aspects of modern education is key to a successful school career for most young people, so that a widely beneficial experience can help turn out well-rounded graduates. For 16-year-old Ruvimbo Sibanda of Harare, athletics is a passion and a driving force in her life, but she is careful to ensure that…
THE government is satisfied with the progress it has made towards resolving its arrears as the country prepares to hold another high-level…
