THE Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (Caz) says it has recorded a significant increase in cancer screenings in the year 2024 as more people embrace cancer awareness. In its update on 2024 activities, Caz said it remained committed to cancer prevention, early diagnosis and treatment while supporting those diagnosed with the disease. “In the year 2024,…
THE United Nations (UN) has called on the country to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its disaster management strategies to prevent and mitigate disasters. Speaking during a dialogue on disaster risk management, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Edward Kallon said collaborative efforts were also crucial in mitigating climate change. “There is a need for collaborative…
THE government is focused on revamping industries and enhancing competitiveness in the business sector, the minister of Industry, Mangaliso Ndhlovu, has said. He was speaking at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) business luncheon at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) where he said government efforts were underway to create a conducive environment for…
THE adoption of a well-coordinated action plan among the country’s health experts will help in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a senior government official has said. AMR is one of the top global public health and development threats, and it is estimated that bacterial AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019. The…
Staff Writer in BULAWAYO AFRICAN countries should promote industrialisation across the continent as part of efforts to end its dependence on other continents, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. The vice president was speaking at the Connect Africa Symposium at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo where he bemoaned how Africa’s economic narrative…
THE government has called on local businesses to invest in high value and technology-intensive production systems to boost their operations and the country’s economy. Speaking at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) here, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said the business community should strive to find innovative solutions which would spur Zimbabwe’s industrialisation. “As we…
THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says the government and relevant stakeholders need to unite in implementing measures to improve the performance of the manufacturing sector. CZI chief executive officer Sekai Kuvarika made the call during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) business conference yesterday. According to the 2024 manufacturing sector survey results, the sector’s…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE government has called for the implementation of policies that attract investors and drive rural industrialisation. Speaking at the rural industrialisation indaba at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo yesterday, the minister of State for Bulawayo, Judith Ncube, said private players were crucial in rural development expansion. “Policies aimed…
LOCAL and international exhibitors have expressed excitement over this year’s Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) saying they are looking forward to boost their business growth in a bid to contribute to the development of the economy. Exhibitors who spoke to the Daily News yesterday expressed high morale and confidence that the week long event would…
Unicef has expressed concern over the low uptake of science subjects by girls in the country. This comes after statistics by the World Economic Forum indicate that only 19 percent of female students in Zimbabwe graduate from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (Stem) subjects, compared to 39 percent of male students. In a report titled…
