THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s (RBZ) plan to inject more Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins into the market is a positive step towards promoting the wider use of the local currency. In his mid-term monetary policy review on Friday, RBZ governor John Mushayavanhu expressed satisfaction with the general acceptance and uptake of ZiG in…
A 23-YEAR-OLD man from lnyathi, Matabeleland North Province has told a Bulawayo magistrate that he was arrested after his wife implicated him in a robbery. Mthokozisi Sibanda appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Sekai Chiwundura facing two counts of robbery and one count of rape. He pleaded not guilty to all charges but was remanded in…
DEPUTY minister of Mines Polite Kambamura has called on mining companies to prioritise transparency in their environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting initiatives. ESG, a set of standards for sustainable investing, evaluates a company’s performance in three key areas — environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and corporate governance. The ESG pillars are used by companies developing…
TIME Bank of Zimbabwe (Time Bank) significantly boosted its balance sheet during the year ended December 31, 2023 as its strategic phased approach to its operations continued to pay -off. The bank is aiming to raise its capitalization from US$7,2 million to US$30 million by December 31, 2024 in line with minimum regulatory targets for…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA TOBACCO seed sales for the 2024/25 farming season have reportedly increased by 20 percent compared to the same period last year. This comes as farmers are expecting to receive normal to above normal rains during the upcoming farming season. The increase in the sale of tobacco seeds was confirmed by the Famine…
BY MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) MP for Glen View North, Happymore Chidziva, is wanted by the police over rape charges. In a statement yesterday, the police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, confirmed the police had received a report for rape against the legislator. “The police confirm that a report of rape allegations…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA LEADING miner, Zimbabwe Platinum Mines took the opportunity at the just-ended Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (Zas) to give out free sunscreen lotions to people living with albinism. One of the beneficiaries, Jennipher Madiriza, told the Daily News On Sunday that the gesture by Zimplats was welcome and timely as the majority of people…
THE weeklong Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, which officially opened on Tuesday, concludes today, featuring participation from over 500 exhibitors from various countries. Attendees of the 114th edition of the event, held under the theme “Cultivating Prosperity. Growing Business. Innovating for Change. Nurturing Our Future,” expressed that they have gained significant benefits from the experience. “I travelled…
WHEN Michael Nees was unveiled as Warriors coach, the move was hailed as a breath of fresh air for the country’s flagship national team. After all, Nees came in following a year riddled with changes to coaching personnel for the national team with Zifa opting for interim appointments for every assignment. With Zimbabwe having been…
Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have urged the public to practice good hygiene and avoid engaging in sex with multiple partners in order to avoid contracting the deadly Mpox. This comes as Health minister Douglas Mombeshora this week informed the public not to panic over the highly-infectious Mpox disease, with the country not having recorded any…
