Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO BULAWAYO’S fight against HIV has received a major boost from the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) programme, which has achieved an estimated 75 percent coverage among boys aged 15 to 19 years, the National Aids Council (NAC) has said.Speaking during a provincial HIV epidemic update yesterday, NAC Bulawayo monitoring and evaluation officer…
Rutendo Ngarain Victoria Falls SADC ministers of justice and attorneys general are gathered here to deepen their countries’ integration and to fast-track the adoption of a revolutionary regional travel “uni-visa”Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, Vimbai Nyemba,…
Angela Mtombeni ENTERTAINMENT WRITER AS PART of culture month commemorations, Harare schools have embarked on educational initiatives aimed at fostering a deeper appreciation of the African continent’s rich cultural diversity beyond the classroom. The month, which also celebrates Africa Day on May 25, is set aside to promote and preserve local culture including music, fashion…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERTOP comedienne Patricia Putsai was among the 225 students who graduated from the School of Public Speaking Zimbabwe in Harare on Friday.The sixth graduation, held at Golden Conifer, attracted 430 guests including Harare Metropolitan Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Senator Charles Tavengwa, Deputy Minister of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training, Kudakwashe…
Brighton MuronzereyiSTAFF WRITER ZANU PF has called on ambitious party members eyeing the country’s top leadership position to exercise patience and channel their energies towards supporting President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s vision.Addressing journalists at the Zanu PF headquarters in Harare yesterday, party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa said aspiring leaders should focus on contributing constructive ideas and policies that…
Masimba MakwembereTHE National Blood Service Zimbabwe (NBSZ) has called on more people — especially those with blood group O — to donate blood so that stocks can reach a minimum five-day supply.This comes as NBSZ prepared to commemorate World Blood Donor Day on June 12, ahead of the official global celebrations on June 14, at…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER GOVERNMENT says it has so far utilised US$27 million raised through the sugar tax to procure critical cancer treatment equipment, a move expected to significantly reduce a backlog of about 800 cancer patients awaiting treatment.The development follows the introduction of a one-cent sugar tax on beverages in January 2024, which was specifically…
Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERTHE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) requires US$9 million to overhaul crumbling infrastructure across its national parks and recreational areas to modernise the visitor experience and fortify wildlife conservation.This critical funding is earmarked for the total rehabilitation of lodges, road networks, and essential utilities across the country’s vast protected zones.Speaking on…
Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITER THE Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) has launched a massive programme to refurbish and modernise tollgates across the country to sharpen service delivery, tighten revenue security, and eliminate traffic bottlenecks.The initiative responds to growing public and government pressure to upgrade aging tolling infrastructure that is currently struggling to handle surging traffic volumes….
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A 46-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man has been sentenced to an effective four years in prison after violently attacking his girlfriend with broken bottle pieces, an iron bar, and stones following the end of their relationship.Samson Chisale, of Pumula South suburb, was convicted of attempted murder by Bulawayo regional magistrate Pasipanodya Maturure.He was sentenced…
