THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) board chairperson, Busisa Moyo, has called on the government and relevant stakeholders to develop mining policies which support the growth of mining value chains in order to boost the economy. In his speech during the Mine Entra Expo, which ended yesterday, Moyo said the development of policies was critical…
POLICE in Bulawayo say they have devised new strategies which will result in more copper cable thieves being arrested in a bid to end the theft of copper cables. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube said so far police have arrested nine copper cable thieves. “Police have declared total war…
THE Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) has implored the government to decentralise cancer screening as people in rural areas are being left behind due to high costs of travel and accommodation in cities where the facilities are available. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday yesterday, the CAZ monitoring and evaluation officer, Lovemore Makurirofa, said…
THE Chamber of Mines Zimbabwe has implored the government and other relevant stakeholders to reduce the cost of mining in order to ensure the smooth operation of mining in the country while also maximising on output. Speaking to the Daily News on the sidelines of the Mine Entra in Bulawayo on Wednesday, president of Chamber…
AUTHORITIES have called on local mining companies to invest in the exploration of more minerals to boost the country’s revenue and foster economic growth. Speaking at a mining conference at the on-going Engineering and Transport Expo (Mine Entra) which kicked off in Bulawayo on Wednesday, minister of Mines Soda Zhemu said Zimbabwe was under-explored when…
POLICE in Matabeleland North Province have expressed concern over recent incidents of drowning which involve children, saying parents and guardians should always closely monitor their children and ensure they are protected. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Matabeleland North police spokesperson Glory Banda said so far, four juveniles have drowned in the district. “As the…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is struggling to maintain council-run schools as over 50 percent of the learners have not paid their fees. The council runs 30 primary schools and one high school. However, in its latest council report, the BCC housing and community services director, Dictor Khumalo, said the non payment of…
THE more than month-old “Tame the Traffic Jungle” operation is permanent and the police have been directed to intensify their duties to night patrols, as most motorists defy road rules during late and early hours of the day. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday in Esigodini, Matabeleland South Province, the deputy minister of Transport, Joshua…
BULAWAYO’s acting mayor Ntombizodwa Khumalo has called on residents to settle their bills in foreign currency to aid the local authority in improving its service delivery. The call by Khumalo comes after the city council recently started billing ratepayers in United States dollars, though the option of paying in local currency remains open.Speaking to the…
THE government says it is pushing to acquire new cattle breeds from outside the country to boost the national herd and improve quality. In a recent report, the ministry of Lands said the national beef cattle herd had a growth rate of two percent in 2022, increasing from 5 509 983 in 2021 to 5…
