VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has implored Zanu PF leaders to prioritise improving Zimbabweans’ livelihoods and driving national economic growth. Speaking during the just-ended Zanu PF annual national people’s conference in Bulawayo, Chiwenga said the focus of the party should always be on the well-being of citizens and economic prosperity. “It is essential that we use…
POLICE are investigating a case where a Binga man killed his wife before hanging himself. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the victim was found dead at a business centre. “Police in Lusulu are investigating a case of murder in which Masciline Dube was found dead with an injury on the…
THE ruling Zanu PF’s annual conference ended here yesterday, with one of the resolutions being the much debated call for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office beyond 2028. At the same time, the party’s legal affairs head, Patrick Chinamasa, cast huge doubts over the resolution after he said that Mnangagwa had reiterated his desire…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned rabble rousers within Zanu PF that their agenda to foment divisions within the ruling party will fail, and that they will be dealt with decisively. Opening the Zanu PF annual conference here yesterday, Mnangagwa also reminded all followers of the former liberation movement that no party member was bigger than…
THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has implored the government to build resilient education systems equipped with adequate digital platforms to ensure all children get necessary skills. In a statement yesterday, ZLHR said resilient education systems were not only crucial in Zimbabwe, but in the whole African continent. “In some African countries such as…
GOVERNMENT says it is working on building more safe shelters across the country to house gender-based violence (GBV) victims amid a significant increase in cases in the last few years. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting yesterday, minister of Women Affairs Monica Mutsvangwa said safe shelters were crucial in protecting women from abuse. “We are working…
AGRICULTURAL experts have warned farmers to avoid planting crops early during the forthcoming rainy season so as to minimise post-harvest losses. Speaking to the Daily News on the side-lines of a stakeholders meeting yesterday, the head of agronomy services at Seed Co Zimbabwe, Wendy Madzura said farmers should seek advice from experts before planting. “The…
THE Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) says it is strengthening strategies against tick-borne infections to curb major animal health challenges ahead of the 2024/25 rain season. Speaking to the Daily News, director of veterinary services Pious Makaya said efforts were underway to ensure livestock remained healthy. “With the approaching summer season, the major animal health…
THE government says the country has recorded significant growth in locally manufactured products, a development that is expected to result in reduced imports. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting over the weekend, the minister of Industry, Mangaliso Ndlovu said the government was pushing to transform the manufacturing sector. “The country has increased production and manufacturing of…
ZIMBABWE’S Trade Development and Promotion Organisation (Zimtrade) says it is currently exploring new markets in Asia in a bid to boost the country’s exports. Speaking during an export conference in Bulawayo on Thursday, Zimtrade chief executive officer Allan Majuru said the organisation was committed to boosting the country’s economy through penetration into global markets.“It is…
