By Ketty Nyoni THE government has made strides in improving the media environment after enacting legislation that guarantees the right to information, the Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has said. In its Independence Day message yesterday ZMC said enacted media laws also promote human rights in the country. “In keeping with this theme, the Commission celebrates…
By Ketty Nyoni THE government has invited civil servants for a National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) meeting to discuss their welfare following their threats to storm their employer’s offices. In a Monday letter addressed to the chairperson of Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions (ZCPSTU) Cecilia Alexander, the government invited civil servants to a…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa AUTHORITIES yesterday confirmed the country had recorded 102 confirmed cholera cases since the start of the year. The first cholera outbreak in the country this year was first detected on February 12 in Chegutu, Mashonaland West Province. In a statement yesterday, the Health ministry confirmed the latest rising infection figures. “Zimbabwe has…
THE Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development yesterday announced the appointment of aviation expert Edmund Makona to the post of acting chief…
By Brandon Josphat PAN-AFRICAN Parliament (Pap) president Fortune Charumbira, who is also the leader of the country’s Chief’s Council, faces arrest over allegations of sexually harassing his married niece on two occasions last month. This comes after his 27-year-old niece (name withheld) — who is a teacher in Masvingo — recently made a complaint to…
By Brandon Josphat PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says the current review of schools curriculum will equip primary and secondary learners with necessary skills for them to be successful entrepreneurs and enhance economic development in the country. This comes after authorities said they would soon introduce more changes to the country`s education system’s Continuous Assessment Learning Activity…
A SOUTH African detective constable will appear in court, on charges of defeating the ends of justice. He was arrested by the…
By Ketty Nyoni ZIMBABWE had over 1.4 million registered motor vehicles as of December last year, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has said. The agency also noted that 50 percent of learners for drivers licence failed to meet their competence tests last year. “As of 31 December 2022, the country had 1 467 955…
By Emmanuel Marambe ZIMBABWE’S rising star Kieran Vincent joined his elder brother Scott in the Asian Tour winners’ circle after securing a one shot victory at the US$2-million International Series Vietnam yesterday. Vincent was three shots off third round leader Takumi Kanaya of Japan going into the final round after posting 67, 65 and 71…
By Ashley Moyo AWARD winning hip-hop artist Voltz JT is set to perform two shows in India this Friday and Saturday. The concerts are meant to promote his music beyond the country’s borders. “On Friday, I will showcase at Dream Sity Resort in Vadodara, Gujarat and the following day I will perform at Palki Palace…
