BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested three individuals in connection with the theft of car parts amounting to US$20 000 from a local bus company garage in Kelvin North. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Thandekile Ndlovu said the suspects had been involved in a series of thefts. “The suspects, identified as…
GOVERNMENT says it is working to revitalise Bulawayo’s industrial sector by strengthening private and public partnerships, a move expected to restore the city’s role as a key contributor to national development. Speaking on the sidelines of a stakeholders’ meeting, Bulawayo Provincial minister Judith Ncube said strides were being made to improve industrial performance. “Bulawayo has…
THE Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Zimbabwe will host this year’s edition of the Korea Festival at the Zimbabwe Academy of Music in Bulawayo next month. Scheduled for September 12, the event will showcase a variety of cultural experiences, including interactive booths featuring Kcosmetics, pop goods, Hanji arts and crafts, as well as…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO CERVICAL cancer cases are increasing in the country — with limited screening coverage and low adherence to regular check-ups worsening the crisis. So said a worried Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (Caz) yesterday, while calling for greater support for patients and awareness campaigns. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most…
THE Council of Churches in Africa (CCA) has intensified its efforts to combat child marriages in Bulawayo through peer-led programmes that empower young people to educate each other about relationships, gender-based violence, and the dangers of early marriage. This initiative comes as Unicef reported that one in three girls in Zimbabwe is married before the…
Staff writer In BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers who struck in two separate incidents in the Emthunzini and Pumula South suburbs on Sunday and got away with US$6 000 and a vehicle. According to Bulawayo assistant police spokesperson Thandekile Ndlovu, the first incident occurred in Pumula South where…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO SPEAKER of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has challenged legislators to remain vigilant against the misappropriation of public funds to ensure that development reaches all parts of Zimbabwe. Speaking during a capacity building workshop for parliamentarians in Bulawayo at the weekend, Mudenda said the role of lawmakers in safeguarding public resources was similar…
GOVERNMENT says it is ramping up efforts to improve cancer care across the country, with plans to expand access to screening and treatment services nationwide. Speaking on the sidelines of a donation event at Mpilo Hospital on Friday, the minister of Health and Child Care, Douglas Mombeshora, said they were working on various initiatives to…
POLICE have arrested a suspected mental patient for allegedly murdering five people and attempting to murder two in Matabeleland South. In a statement on Thursday night, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Phamani Sibanda, 43, who became violent and assaulted seven people. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirm the arrest of a suspected…
GOVERNMENT has implored stakeholders to intensify support for girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Stem) in a bid to advance women empowerment efforts. Speaking during the Hillside Teachers’ College 67th graduation ceremony on Thursday, the deputy minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Simelisizwe Sibanda, said more effort was needed to support…
