GOVERNMENT has warned vendors against selling drug-laced food products to schoolchildren, stating that the practice is destroying young lives and fuelling substance abuse. Speaking to the Daily News, the Bulawayo minister of State, Judith Ncube, said female vendors were mostly involved in selling the drug-laced foods. “Most of our children do not go to school,…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO city councillors are pushing for stronger action to curb stray dogs, amid concerns that the animals continue to pose a persistent challenge in the city. This comes after 50 stray dogs were put down by the council in a recent “dog tie-up” operation, which was implemented jointly with the Zimbabwe…
THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) is committed to promoting sustainable procurement models that align with government policy objectives. Praz is empowering procurement professionals to drive efficiency across all sectors by positioning them strategically within their institutions. “Following our engagements in July last year, we have continuously pushed for our procurement professionals to be…
Staff writer in Bulawayo AUTHORITIES are fretting over worsening cases of teenage pregnancies and statutory rape in the country. This comes amid alarming revelations yesterday that Bulawayo had recorded more than 500 cases of teenage pregnancies in the first seven months of this year. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper—…
Staff Writer in Bulawayo BULAWAYO’s water supply continues to face critical disruptions despite an improved overall water volume in its dams, primarily due to pump failures, the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has said. According to recent council minutes detailing the state of the city’s water infrastructure, more efforts were needed to solve the ongoing challenges….
THE government has unveiled plans to support Ingutsheni Central Hospital in establishing a modern drug and substance abuse rehabilitation centre as part of efforts to tackle Zimbabwe’s growing drug crisis. This comes amid concerns that the escalating drug epidemic is contributing to increased crime, violence, and long-term mental health challenges, particularly among youth. The proposed…
MORE than half of Bulawayo City Council (BCC)’s lettable unit shops in the Central Business District (CBD) are operating without valid licences, resulting in significant revenue losses for the local authority. According to minutes from a full council meeting held yesterday, only 34 percent of the 1 323 lettable unit shops inspected were found to…
Staff writer in Bulawayo TM Pick n Pay Zimbabwe, in partnership with CABS and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ), has resumed its nationwide cervical and breast cancer screening outreach campaign. Launched successfully in May this year, the renewed phase of the programme is targeting to screen at least 800 women, especially in communities with…
DOVES Funeral Services (Doves) has extended a lifetime support package to 86-year-old Betty Jiri, widow of the late philanthropist and founder of the Jairos Jiri Association, Jairos Jiri, in recognition of her enduring contribution to Zimbabwean society. As part of the gesture, Doves would provide Betty with monthly grocery hampers and a fully paid-up funeral…
THE Bulawayo Tech Hub, in collaboration with the Girls in STEM Trust, has launched two advanced artificial intelligence (AI) learning tools aimed at transforming science and technology education in Zimbabwean schools. The devices, Databot and Merlyn Mind, are designed to make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education more interactive, promote classroom innovation, and support…
