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Police probe Bulawayo suicides

THE police in Bulawayo have expressed concern over an increase in suicide-related cases recorded in just under two weeks, highlighting growing concerns over mental health and community wellbeing in the city. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said they recently recorded four cases involving both adults and juveniles. “The latest…

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Vandalism, theft cripple railway assets

THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says it recorded 102 cases of crimes committed against railway infrastructure this year, with the bulk involving illegal mining and vandalism. Speaking during a security servic­es pass-out parade yesterday, NRZ board chairman Misheck Sibanda said the parastatal remained focused on protecting national assets. “In 2025, a total of 102…

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BCC presses for partnerships in education

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has called for increased partnerships to improve education infrastruc­ture in the city. This comes after a new Early Childhood Develop­ment (ECD) classroom block worth over US$70 000 was commissioned at Queen Elizabeth II Primary School in Nkulumane. The project, funded by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in…

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Paediatric HIV treatment lags behind

THE United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) has raised concern over the slow pace of HIV treatment among children, saying paediatric treatment coverage remains at 63 percent, significantly lower than that of adults. Speaking during World Aids Day commemorations on Monday, the Unicef representative in Zimbabwe, Etona Ekole, said while the country had made major…

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Government pledges stronger HIV response funding

THE government has reaf­firmed its commitment to ending HIV/Aids as a public health threat by 2030 through stronger financing, ex­panded partnerships, and improved access to prevention and treatment services. Speaking during World Aids Day commemorations in Umzingwane District yesterday, Health minister Douglas Mombeshora emphasised the importance of sustained investment in the national HIV response. Mombeshora…

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Churches fiercely oppose abortions

MANY churches are vehemently opposed to proposals to liberalise abortion in the country. The Zimbabwe Heads of Christian Denominations (ZHOCD) is among the religious organisations that strongly feel that planned amendments to the Medical Services Bill undermine long-standing constitutional and moral protection for unborn children. This comes after Parliament recently approved amendments under the Medical…

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Industry implored to adopt AI

THE government has called on companies to ac­celerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen competitiveness and enhance sustain­ability. Speaking at a Business Council for Sustainable Development Zimbabwe (BCSDZ) annual confer­ence in Bulawayo yesterday, Industry minister Mangaliso Ndlovu said AI was rapidly transforming global production systems, energy management, and supply chain operations. “Local companies…

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India supports traditional grain sector

INDIA is strengthening its support for Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, focusing on developing, processing, and commercialising traditional grains. Speaking at the second Traditional Grains Confer­ence in Bulawayo on Friday, the Indian Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Brahma Kumar, underscored the strategic value of crops such as millet, sorghum, and legumes. “We consider traditional grains to be more than…

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Bulawayo town clerk contract extended

BULAWAYO town clerk Christo­pher Dube will remain at the helm of the city’s administration for another five years after council­lors endorsed the renewal of his contract during a special meeting held yesterday. Dube was approaching the end of his current term, which was set to expire on November 30 2025. During the vote, 17 councillors…

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CPU implores active disaster community role

Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) is imploring Bulawayo residents to take an active role in disaster preparedness, stressing that community involvement is key to minimising risks and protecting lives. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting yesterday, CPU provincial chairperson and director for local government, Tswagai Fikile Marovatsanga called on communities to remain…

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