Takudzwa DhambuSTAFF WRITERdhambut@dailynews.co.zw THE country has achieved a significant milestone in reducing maternal deaths, surpassing its 2025 target for lowering mortality rates. Speaking in Harare this week at the official opening of the Zimbabwe Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ZSOG) annual meeting, permanent secretary in the ministry of Health, Aspect Maunganidze, said mortality had gone…

Tariro Tumbukai STAFF WRITER INDUSTRY and Commerce minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu, yesterday underscored the pivotal role of standards in achieving Zimbabwe’s industrialisation agenda, asserting that they are the bedrock for the nation’s economic future. Speaking at the World Standards Day celebrations in Harare under the theme, “SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals,” the minister framed standardisation…

Thabiso MutirwaraSTAFF REPORTER THE government has announced plans to ban the use of firewood in tobacco curing by 2030, as part of efforts to reduce deforestation and promote sustainable farming practices. Speaking at the Zim-China Tobacco Expo held in Harare on Thursday, Lands and Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka said the move was part of the…

Takudzwa Dhambu SENIOR STAFF WRITER PEOPLE outside Zanu PF should not be misled into believing that robust debates inside the ruling party mean that there are ugly wars in the former liberation movement, the party’s director for information, Farai Marapira, has said. Speaking last night on leading independent national television station 3Ktv’s popular current affairs…

CHIEF WRITER CIVIL servants will receive a special presidential bonus of US$150, in addition to their regular 13th cheque, as part of efforts to improve government workers’ remuneration and welfare. In a statement yesterday, Public Service minister Edgar Moyo said the special package would be paid in two equal instalments of US$75 each, to be…