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Cancel Zim debt, churches implore

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CHURCH leaders are pleading with the international community to cancel Zimbabwe’s external debt burden of nearly US$15 billion. Marking International Peace Day yesterday, the Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) said doing this would free up resources for critical sectors that include health and education. “We urge international partners to consider debt cancellation to alleviate…

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BCC battles to restore water supplies

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BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is working to restore water supplies and adhere to its 130-hour shedding schedule following technical interruptions that began last week. In a statement yesterday, BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said measures were in place to alleviate the crisis. “We are carrying out accelerated repairs and maintenance of critical infrastructure. Erratic restoration…

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Hwange fights wood poaching

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AUTHORITIES in Hwange have intensified monitoring efforts to combat wood poaching and illegal charcoal trade, joining forces with local communities to protect the area’s ecologically valuable forest reserves. During a community meeting at the weekend, a senior ranger for the Hwange Rural District Council, Elijah Nkomo, said they had stepped up monitoring and enforcement while…

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NRZ resumes train services

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THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has announced plans to reintroduce the Harare to Mutare passenger train service, beginning next month with fares set at US$5 per passenger. In a statement yesterday, the NRZ said its goal was to introduce standard and economy-class coaches to offer more affordable options for their regular leisure and passenger…

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CZI calls for Sadc unity

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THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) is urging for greater regional cooperation within the Sadc to boost industrial growth and trade influence. Speaking at a business conference in Bulawayo yesterday, CZI chief executive officer Sekai Kuvarika pointed out several challenges that continue to hamper trade among Sadc nations. Kuvarika said intra-Sadc trade was being held…

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Ex-Highlanders boss avoids prison

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FORMER Highlanders FC chief executive officer Brian Busani Moyo has avoided jail time after being convicted of defrauding the club of US$5 000. He was sentenced to an 18-month prison term by Bulawayo provincial magistrate Richard Ramaboea, which was wholly suspended under three conditions. The first six months were suspended on condition that Moyo does…

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Improve data systems: RBZ

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THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has implored the research community to improve data systems in order to guide evidence-based policymaking and fully benefit from new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking during the ongoing Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference (Zedcon), the RBZ deputy governor, Innocent Matshe, said it was important to apply rigorous tools…

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Newborn deaths remain stagnant

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HEALTH experts have called for renewed efforts to curb neonatal deaths, saying progress in reduc­ing the fatalities has remained stagnant despite overall declines in child mortality. Speaking at a Patient Safety Day programme yesterday, Mpilo Hospital consultant paediatri­cian Wedu Ndebele said neona­tal deaths had not mirrored the broader declines in child deaths. “When I was…

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Collaboration drives climate action

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THE government has called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Speaking at a Green Business Expo held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair yesterday, the minister of Environment, Evelyn Ndlovu, emphasized the importance of inclusivity in climate change and wetlands preservation. “In the…

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Govt urges innovative economic policies

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THE government has called for innovative macroeconomic and sectoral policies that will drive broad-based economic transformation. Speaking at the Zimbabwe Economic Development Conference (Zedco) yesterday, deputy minister of Finance Kudakwashe Mnangagwa said such policies were crucial for the growth of the economy. “There is an urgent need to explore innovative and practical strategies for implementing…

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