NURSES at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital — one of the country’s biggest public health institutions — staged a demonstration over poor salaries and other conditions of work yesterday.The organising secretary of the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (Zina) in Harare, Kumbirai Maisva, told the Daily News that the protest had not been coordinated by the union, but…
TEACHERS should be the first line of defence in the fight against drug and substance abuse in schools by keeping a close eye on pupils’ activities and behaviour, authorities have said.The call comes in the wake of the launch of a coordinated crackdown by authorities, amid the surge in drug and substance abuse in schools,…
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) have expressed concern over the marginalisation of communities in Zimbabwe’s growing critical minerals sector, warning that local people are being sidelined while profits take centre stage.Speaking on the sidelines of a dialogue on critical minerals yesterday, ZCC general-secretary Wilfred Dimingu said the church was increasingly worried about the social…
NEWCOMERS G & T Mining say they are not going to just make up the numbers in the MCM-Estates Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL), but are going all out for the title which has the added incentive of a promotion ticket into the top flight.The Chegutu-based club is one of several new names in what…
THE National Aids Council (Nac) has raised concern over rising vulnerability to HIV among adolescent girls in Matabeleland North, amid growing cases of teenage pregnancies in the province.Speaking during a provincial stakeholder engagement meeting in Bulawayo, Nac programmes officer, Sibongile Shumba said the situation called for urgent and targeted interventions.“Adolescent girls and young women remain…
OLD Hararians Sports Club will host the finals of the Harare Province Under-20 Rugby League men’s and women’s competitions tomorrow.In the men’s category, Old Georgians will take on Old Hararians.In the men’s semi-finals, Old Georgians pulled off a major result by defeating Pitbulls, while Old Hararians shocked another contender by beating Zambezi Steelers.With momentum on…
I AM deeply disturbed by what happened to musician Paradzai Mesi this past Saturday, when a motorist struck him and fled the scene.The incident left him with a fractured leg, a cruel twist in a life that has already seen its share of hardship.His daughter, Emelda Mesi, confirmed the accident and revealed that he has…
THE Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) has launched its Strategic Plan (2026-2030), placing communities, wellbeing and resilience at the centre of its vision for the next five years.At a time when many Zimbabweans continue to navigate the effects of climate change, economic strain and public health challenges, the organisation says its renewed focus is on…
THE minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe, says he is meeting with stakeholders in the transport sector on Monday to address the recent hike in transport fares triggered by rising fuel prices.This comes as the Zimbabwe Regulatory Authority (Zera) hiked the prices of diesel from US$1,77 to US$2,05, while petrol jumped from US$1,71 to US$2,17.The…
GOSPEL artiste Tembalami is set to take his Fire in Every City tour to Bulawayo tomorrow, with a performance lined up at Wealthy Word International.The tour, which has been billed as a spiritual showcase, will see the musician and a team of supporting acts spreading a message of hope and redemption to audiences in various…
