THE Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) has challenged authorities to adopt a national building code, a development that will ensure sanity prevail…
THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) has challenged authorities to tackle food insecurity through crafting policies that address the root causes of poverty. In a statement yesterday, Zimcodd said more effort was needed in addressing food shortages. “The country faces critical challenges that expose the deep link between hunger and poverty. “There is…
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FARMERS, in areas receiving rains, have been advised to start planting, while those yet to receive rains have been urged to consult their Agritex officers, the government has said. This comes as some parts of the country have received rains, while others have experienced isolated showers. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, Agriculture…
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THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it remains vigilant against the Mpox outbreak and has trained 113 health workers for early detection of the disease. According to latest BCC council minutes, efforts were being intensified to prevent the spread of Mpox. This comes as Zimbabwe last month recorded two Mpox outbreaks. “The province remained vigilant…
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VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has called on the private sector to collaborate with the government in delivering modern infrastructure projects to grow the country’s economy. Speaking during the Africa Infrastructure and Built Environment Confex, Chiwenga said combined efforts were needed to develop the country’s infrastructure. “This premier gathering of leaders and stakeholders in the infrastructure…
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ZIMBABWE and South Africa have resumed joint efforts to identify business opportunities in the two countries. The targeted areas for business growth are Limpopo Province in South Africa and the Matabeleland region in Zimbabwe. Senior Limpopo government officials are currently visiting Bulawayo and yesterday met Bulawayo Provincial Affairs minister Judith Ncube. Speaking after the meeting,…
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FOREIGN Affairs minister Amon Murwira has implored industry to focus on manufacturing unique culture-based exports to boost the country’s trading opportunities. He was speaking to businesses in Bulawayo yesterday where he challenged them to venture into global marketable goods and penetrate international markets. “We are measured by how much we export. It doesn’t matter how…
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THE country’s gold output has increased in recent years with artisanal miners accounting for most of the growth, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. In 2019, Zimbabwe set out on a drive to more than quadruple the mining sector revenue by hauling minerals worth US$12 billion by 2023, a target that has since been reached. Speaking…
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GOVERNMENT has called on traditional leaders to take a leading role in ensuring citizens in their respective areas follow traditional customs and norms so as to preserve culture. Speaking at a chiefs’ meeting in Bulawayo on Monday, Local Government minister Daniel Garwe said traditional leaders should play a crucial role in preserving and promoting the…
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Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO GOVERNMENT has called on public procurement authorities to open opportunities for all players and allow them to compete fairly in the marketplace as this will catalyse inclusive growth. This was said yesterday by Public Service Commission (PSC) chairperson Vincent Hungwe at a public procurement and corporate governance conference in Bulawayo. “In…
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