THE country has so far recorded one of its bloodiest festive seasons in recent years, after 100 people lost their lives in road traffic accidents up to December 26. Releasing road traffic accidents statistics for the period between December 15 and Boxing Day, national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, blamed errant drivers yesterday for the high…
THE government has announced that the nation’s agricultural sector is on a path toward unprecedented growth, with its valuation projected to skyrocket from US$10,3 billion to US$50,8 billion by 2030. This surge is being driven by climate-smart farming techniques, increased mechanisation, and the rapid expansion of irrigation systems. Speaking at a national thanksgiving and dedication…
ACTING President Kembo Mohadi has called on Zimbabweans to remain united as the country transitions into the next phase of national development. He stated that the nation’s progress is anchored in divine providence, sound leadership, and collective effort. Addressing a national thanksgiving and dedication service yesterday, Mohadi said Zimbabwe’s achievements must be matched by responsible…
HEALTH authorities here are gravely concerned about the rising incidents of pregnant women delaying to test for HIV. The delays, coupled with missing early antenatal care (ANC), have contributed to an increase in mother-to-child transmission risks. Speaking at a recent media engagement, provincial programme officer at the National Aids Council (NAC), Douglas Moyo, emphasised that…
THE Bulawayo City Council has received a vehicle and medical equipment worth US$110 000, donated by the government of the Republic of South Korea. The donation, initially pledged during the Korea Festival held in the city in September, is expected to significantly enhance healthcare delivery across Bulawayo. Speaking during the formal handover on Friday, Bulawayo…
THE National Aids Council (Nac) has raised concerns over low health-seeking behaviour among men, stating that this trend continues to undermine efforts to reduce HIV infections and other health complications in Bulawayo. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — on the sidelines of a men’s engagement programme, Nac provincial programmes…
THE Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council is promoting Sayana Press, a self-care injectable contraceptive designed to increase reproductive autonomy. At a Bulawayo sensitisation meeting yesterday, ZNFPC service delivery coordinator Janet Godzi explained that the campaign now emphasised self-administration. “Our goal is to eliminate unmet family planning needs. Self-administration makes contraception more accessible and gives women…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair Company (ZITF) has set the stage for the 2026 edition of the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair with a bold theme signalling a strong push toward regional integration and industrial competitiveness. The annual trade show, set to run from April 20 to 25, 2026, at the Zimbabwe Conference and Exhibition Smart…
RURAL communities across Matabeleland South are beginning to experience relief from chronic water shortages following the drilling and rehabilitation of more than 150 boreholes across the province this year. These vital water interventions, implemented by the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA), are significantly improving access to safe and reliable water in areas that have long…
AUTHORITIES in Bulawayo have intensified monitoring of accident-prone areas as the city prepares for the festive season, aiming to reduce road carnage during the period of increased travel and social activity. This comes after the police, the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ), Bulawayo City Council (BCC), and the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) have stepped…
