Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE World Bank (WB) says Zimbabwe needs to bolster resilience against climate-related shocks, with a focus on the agriculture sector as a critical pillar of the economy. This is according to the new Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU) published last Friday in Harare by the WB in a report titled “Improving Resilience to…
Stella Madzivanyika STAFF WRITER madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw HOUSING developer, Destiny of Afrika Network, has embarked on a programme to empower pastors by providing them with residential and church stands. The network will also organise leadership capacity-building seminars for the church leaders. Speaking after meeting Mutare-based pastors over the weekend, Destiny of Africa Network founder, Obadiah Musindo, said…
Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER VETERAN left-back Ocean Mushure has set his sights on a return to local top flight league action after halfa-decade in Zambia. Mushure, 39, who is a free agent, told the Daily News that he was keen to have another go in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League where he made…
By Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw GOVERNMENT’S efforts to reduce the deadly theileriosis disease, also known as January disease, through improved distribution of tick grease, are bearing fruit following a reduction in cattle deaths from the outbreak. This comes after only 19 percent of cattle were affected by theileriosis in 2024, compared to 47 percent in 2021….
Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@daliynews.co.zw THE Midlands Special High Court Circuit last week convicted 24 people in separate murder trials, while 24 others were also sent to prison for culpable homicide. The special circuit started its sitting in the province last week and has two High Courts at the magistrates court in Gweru and Gokwe. “This serves…
By Stella Madzivanyika THE National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has confirmed that a mine employee based in Hwange was fined US$200 or four months’ imprisonment after he was convicted for assaulting his wife during a domestic violence incident. “The offender allegedly struck his wife on the left eye and repeatedly hit her head and right hand…
THE World Bank says inflation in Zimbabwe is expected to moderate to 10 percent in 2025 due to the strengthening of the monetary stance. The Bretton Woods institution said high inflation and rapid exchange rate depreciation have historically constrained economic growth and reduced the competitiveness of local firms. The World Bank said over the medium…
THE escalating war in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has reached a boiling point, with the M23 rebels seizing the eastern city of Goma and threatening to march into Kinshasa to topple the government. The situation demands immediate attention and collective action from regional blocs, particularly Sadc and the East African Community (EAC). Friday’s…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA GOVERNMENT is struggling to distribute presidential agriculture inputs across the country due logistical problems and has since advised farmers to source their own transportation. The inputs for the 2024/25 farming season are stocked at the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots. In an interview with the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, the ministry…
AT least 170 young men from 18 Harare schools recently underwent training in toxic masculinity and wellness. In a statement yesterday, eNMedia managing director Emily Nemapare said the workshop aimed to create a platform for the youth to share ideas and network. “It was an incredible experience where young men found a safe space to…
