AUTHORITIES have criticised the poor quality of work at the Bhale rural health centre construction site in Hwange district, calling on the contractor to improve standards. Despite a government allocation of US$200 000, both officials and local residents have expressed deep disappointment following inspections that uncovered subpar structures already showing signs of early decay. “The…

Staff writer in BULAWAYO HEALTH experts are sounding the alarm over the longterm cancer risks associated with exposure to ionising radiation, urging for enhanced safety measures and greater public awareness. This warning comes as ionising radiation sees increasing application across Zimbabwe’s health, industrial, and agricultural sectors, utilised in areas such as X-rays, cancer treatment, industrial…

A MAN from Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North Province has been arrested for allegedly killing his grandmother, 89, during an argument over his parents’ deaths. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the Matabeleland North police spokesperson, Glory Banda, said the incident occurred on July 1, 2025, around 6:30 pm. “The suspect, Bhekimpilo Ncube, reportedly attacked his grandmother,…

AUTHORITIES have issued a stern warning to line ministries, cautioning them against circumventing local authorities and directly handling procurement, a practice deemed a violation of Zimbabwe’s established governance structure. Speaking at a Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) conference in Bulawayo yesterday, Tafadzwa Muguti, the permanent secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution in the Office…