AUTHORITIES say more efforts are underway to inject adequate resources in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) to ensure more pupils take up the subjects as this will drive scientific innovation and economic growth. This comes after at least 16 schools from across the country have convened at the National University of Science and Technology…
HEALTH experts have said the recent introduction of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) will boost the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry as the preferred use of foreign currency hindered the growth of the sector. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the Zimbabwe Pharmaceuticals head of operations, Donald Mabhiza, said they were now focused on the regrowth of the sector….
AUTHORITIES have confirmed the arrest of over 400 touts across the country in a latest blitz to get rid of gangs that threaten and force travellers to board public or private vehicles. In a statement yesterday, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the arrests were meant to protect commuters from being victimised by the rowdy youth.“The…
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) says it’s scaling-up its psychological wellbeing programmes in refugee camps in a bid to ensure refugees coexist peacefully. Commemorating World Refugee Day yesterday, the ZCC said it was crucial to ensure that refugees lived in peaceful and secure environments. “The ZCC remains committed to walking together with refugees on…
AUTHORITIES have implored local small-and medium enterprises (SMEs) to prioritise relevant skills training as this would boost their profits. Speaking at a Lupane Business Expo yesterday, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, said SMEs played a crucial role in sustaining the people’s livelihoods. “I want to emphasise the crucial role that micro,…
THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the African Development Bank and African Union Commission (AUC), have targeted US$5,2 million for diaspora investment in Zimbabwe and seven other African countries. In a statement yesterday, the IOM said the other targeted countries in Africa are the Gambia, Liberia, Madagascar, Mali, Somalia, South Sudan and Togo and over…
THE government has attributed the increase in the majority of teenage pregnancies and school drop outs in Bulawayo Province to lack of parental guidance. The authorities added that most parents were migrating to the diaspora seeking greener pastures, leaving their offsprings alone.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Education ministry principal educational psychologist for Bulawayo Province,…
FORMER deputy prime minister and leader of the opposition, Thokozani Khupe, has lifted the lid on her continuing brave fight against breast cancer. She told the Daily News yesterday that the disease had flared up aggressively having gone into remission a few years ago. Khupe said her positive outlook in life and indomitable spirit had…
HEALTH authorities in Matabeleland South Province say usage of contraceptives has increased from 67 in 2022 to 87 percent this year in the province. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting yesterday, Matabeleland South reproductive health officer Mildred Senda said the Health Resilience Fund (HRF) programme had been instrumental in the increase of contraceptives usage. “Through…
THE United Nations International Children’s Fund (Unicef) has implored the government to raise its investment in education to the globally agreed target of 20 percent of national budget to achieve universal education. In a statement yesterday, Unicef said increased education and school budgets led to better student outcomes. “In Zimbabwe, public funding for education has…
