THE Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has implored the government to foster active youth engagement in democratic processes so that they can contribute to decisions that impact their lives. In a statement yesterday, the ZLHR said educating the youth on democratic processes would facilitate greater observance of the rule of law and respect for…
THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has implored communities across the country to form fire-fighting committees to manage environmental damage caused by increasing veld fires. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, national spokesperson for Ema Amkela Sidange said firefighting committees would assist in preserving the environment.“Ema is encouraging communities to form fire-fighting committees so that it…
THE government has implored public entities to commit to sustainable growth through accountable resource management in a bid to boost the economy in the upcoming years. Speaking at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe (ICAZ) public sector convention in Bulawayo yesterday, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said accountability in finances was key to realising the…
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has condemned the spike in recent days of cyber-attacks targeted at women who have just been appointed in public offices, saying this deterred their effective participation and performance. This comes as social media spaces have lately been awash with attacks against some recently elected female politicians. However, in a…
THE country’s legislature says it is currently reviewing its 2018-2023 strategic plan to improve its operations during the tenure of the recently sworn-in 10th Parliament. Speaking at a strategic plan review event yesterday in Bulawayo, Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda said the review would result in a strong, independent and people-driven Parliament. “We…
THE Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) is pushing for the development of more climate seed varieties targeting farmers in drought prone areas. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Arda chief executive Tinotenda Mhiko said the development of climate smart seed varieties would assist farmers to counter the negative effects of climate change. “In order…
THE United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says it has so far recorded successes in supporting developmental projects in Zimbabwe in the past year after channelling over US$190 million. Last year was the first of UNDP’s comprehensive five-year programme aimed at gearing the country towards achieving its sustainable development goals. In its 2022 review report released…
SIX suspects have been arrested following the violence witnessed at Barbourfields Stadium at the weekend during a football match between Dynamos and Highlanders, which left eight people injured. Then, Highlanders hooligans — whose team was the away side in the match — stormed the pitch with Bosso trailing by two goals to nil to their…
THE Bulawayo City Council’s (BCC) fire equipment is in a deplorable state, with officials confirming that the fire department’s water hoses were leaking at a time when the city is recording an increase in fire incidences. In a statement yesterday, BCC corporate communications officer Bongiwe Ngwenya, said the city’s dilapidated equipment was hindering the department…
A RADICAL political outfit, Mthwakazi Republic Party (MRP), is on the verge of collapse after some of its founding members raised a red flag over its incumbent and founding president, Mqondisi Moyo, whom they accuse of a plethora of misdeeds. This comes against the backdrop of the party’s poor performance in the just-ended harmonised elections…
