Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE government says it is currently devising new measures meant to curb illegal parcelling of State land by land barons. Speaking to the Daily News on the side-lines of a stakeholders meeting in Bulawayo yesterday, minister of Local Government Daniel Garwe said one of the measures would be to ensure land…
Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) has implored the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to formulate an electronic waste management policy in order to improve electronic refuse collection.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, MIHR director Khumbulani Maphosa said failure to manage electronic waste posed a health risk to residents.“Electronic waste is a…
Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) says it is pushing for sustainable financing for contraceptive commodities to ensure the sustainability and accessibility to reproductive health services.Speaking at a stakeholders meeting on Wednesday, ZNFPC chief executive officer Farai Machinga said developing a sustainable financing model was crucial as external funding was diminishing.“The…
FORMER deputy prime minister in the inclusive government of between 2009 and 2013, Thokozani Khupe, has implored the government to implement period poverty policies saying most girls are being deprived of quality education due to lack of sanitary wear. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Bulawayo yesterday, Khuphe said the increase in period poverty hindered…
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has called on the government to redouble its efforts for enhanced education to ensure all children get the necessary skills to better their lives. Speaking at the 2024 Regional World Children’s Day in Victoria Falls over the weekend, Unicef regional director for Eastern and Southern Africa Etleva Kadilli said…
RESIDENTS of the country’s second city are at significant risk of contracting serious diseases, after recent tests by authorities established that the metropolis’ water is contaminated with human and animal faeces. The tests were done on both tap and borehole water, including at major hotels and shopping centres. Bulawayo City Council (BCC) officials say more…
THE ministry of Agriculture says the government has distributed over 50 percent of Pfumvudza/Intwasa inputs across the country. Speaking at a media update yesterday, Agriculture deputy minister Vangelis Haritatos said the ministry would continue distributing the farming inputs to meet the 100 percent target. This comes as the rain season has kicked off and most…
Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE government has called for the prioritisation of disaster risk management strategies to ensure communities remain safe during adverse weather conditions.Speaking at a strategic workshop in Bulawayo yesterday, minister of Local Government Daniel Garwe said efforts were being made to minimise disasters being caused by climate change.“We live in a world where…
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) says it has recorded a significant increase in the licensing of pharmacies in the country, a move that has eased availability of medicines to all. In its 2023 report, the MCAZ said it was working on ensuring that public and animal health is protected through accessible medicines, allied…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has called on councillors and the city’s management to focus on serving the people and alleviate challenges faced by ratepayers. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting over the weekend, Coltart urged the councillors and senior council officials to work tirelessly to improve service delivery. “Fellow councillors, we must change our notion on…
