THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) reports that Bulawayo recorded the highest crime rate in the third quarter of 2024, with the metropolitan province nearly doubling the national crime rate. In a 2024 third-quarter statistics report released on Friday, Zimstat expressed concern over the increase in crime across the country. “The national crime rate was…
HEALTH authorities have expressed concern over judgmental statements and stereotypes faced by mental health patients, saying these hinder them from fully recovering. Speaking at Ingutsheni Hospital’s annual St Mary’s Ward Cake Day on Friday, Bulawayo Provincial Medical Director, Maphios Siamuchembu, urged citizens to equip themselves with knowledge on mental health to avoid mistreating those suffering…
Staff water THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has attained a 108 percent polio vaccination coverage rate in its third round campaign conducted last November. BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said yesterday that the council is now preparing for the fourth round of polio vaccinations. “In the national novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2) round…
GOVERNMENT is working with development partners to equip gender field officers with the necessary skills to gather accurate data, a move aimed at addressing gender inequalities. Speaking at a workshop on gender statistics yesterday, the ministry of Women Affairs permanent secretary, Mavis Sibanda, emphasised the importance of accurate data in addressing inequalities and empowering women….
THE International Labour Organisation (ILO) has implored start-ups in the country to explore informal financing methods in a bid to reduce loan burdens that they risk facing when starting their companies. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday on the sidelines of a financial training programme in Bulawayo, ILO representative Fortune Sithole said start-ups required financial…
Staff writer POLICE in Bulawayo have warned vendors against selling drugs to pupils saying they have intensified patrols and those found wanting will have to face the law. This follows a recent police campaign in the city centre, which enlisted the support of transporters, the ministry of Education, vendors, and parents. The initiative aimed to…
AT least seven local authorities have shown interest in installing prepaid water meters to address issues caused by traditional billing methods for ratepayers. This development came to light during a recent prepaid water meter stakeholder meeting attended by representatives from Beitbridge Town Council, Beitbridge Rural District Council, Plumtree, Kadoma, Ruwa, Chegutu, and Masvingo City Council….
THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) has called on procurement professionals to utilise the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to promote accountability and transparency in the procurement system. Speaking during the e-GP training yesterday, Praz chief executive officer Clever Ruswa said the training aimed to equip stakeholders with the necessary skills to navigate the…
Staff writer GOVERNMENT has called on businesses in Bulawayo to invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost business growth and the economic sector. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs permanent secretary Paul Nyoni said new technologies were key to transforming the economic sector. “Globally, artificial intelligence is being increasingly adopted to boost…
Staff writer THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has urged residents and civil society organisations to support its plan to establish a council-run water and sanitation facility. The proposal, which the council intends to submit to the relevant government authorities, aims to counter the ongoing push for water privatisation. The minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe,…
