THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says its tight monetary policy stance is paying off, successfully anchoring price and exchange rate stability as the country prepares to enter the second phase of the National Development Strategy (NDS2) in 2026. Speaking during the 2026 pre-budget seminar yesterday, RBZ deputy governor Innocent Matshe said the central bank…
THE police in Bulawayo report that cooperation with residents has helped them make major progress in the fight against drug abuse, leading to more than 1 000 arrests since the beginning of the year. Speaking during a police and church anti-drug awareness campaign held at Pumula North Hall yesterday, Bulawayo provincial police commander Jasper Chizemo…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has called on city officials and residents to uphold ethical leadership and place the public good above personal interest in a bid to improve service delivery. Speaking yesterday during the city’s 82nd annual civic service, Coltart implored leaders to prioritise the welfare of residents. “If we govern this city not with…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is calling for collaborative efforts among patients, healthcare professionals, and the public to promote medicine safety in a bid to strengthen health services. In a statement observing the tenth annual #MedSafetyWeek campaign occurring worldwide from November 3 to 9, 2025, MCAZ director general Richard…
THE government says it is enforcing tighter measures to ensure the Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) benefits genuinely needy learners. Speaking on the sidelines of a stakeholders’ engagement in Bulawayo at the weekend, the minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Edgar Moyo, said only vulnerable children should benefit from Beam. “The government is…
POLICE have arrested three suspects in connection with 29 cyber fraud cases where they targeted victims nationwide. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the suspects defrauded victims of US$17 009 and ZiG30 665 912. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Tranos Taurai Muzanenhamo, 27, Rumbidzai Tsongora, 24, and Bradwell…
THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) says the country recorded a goods trade deficit of US$30,8 million in September 2025. In its recent external trade report, Zimstat said imports slightly rose while exports declined. “Zimbabwe recorded a goods trade deficit of US$30,8 million in September 2025, marking a 548,8 percent decline from the August 2025…
Staff writer In Bulawayo BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has intensified calls for the completion of the long-delayed Glassblock Dam, stating that the city’s persistent water challenges can only be resolved through investment in lasting infrastructure. Speaking during a stakeholders engagement last week, Coltart said the project remained the most practical solution to Bulawayo’s deepening water…
Staff writer In Bulawayo THE government has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth and empowerment through robust financial education. Speaking during the certification of trainers and entrepreneurs under the National Financial Education Programme in Bulawayo yesterday, Provincial Affairs minister, Judith Ncube, said the initiative demonstrated the power of collaboration in advancing the country’s…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO Mayor David Coltart has called for mental health services to be fully integrated into breast cancer care, stressing that support for patients’ psychological health is as crucial as medical treatment. Speaking at the Bulawayo City Council (BCC)’s breast cancer awareness campaign on Thursday, Coltart highlighted the psychological challenges breast cancer…
