PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling Zanu PF are relishing in the myriad challenges being faced by their political rivals ahead of the country’s upcoming national elections. Addressing Zanu PF supporters during a star rally in Cowdray Park yesterday, Mnangagwa also taunted the opposition saying their quest to lead the country was an unachievable dream….
THE African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has called on the government to ensure compliance with laws in order to deter violence being targeted at women politicians in the country ahead of this month’s polls. In a statement yesterday, ACHPR said reports of alleged escalating political tension and incidents that have resulted in…
POLICE remain on high alert ahead of next month’s crunch national elections, and will deal firmly with all perpetrators of political violence as August 23 beckons. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, a resolute national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi reiterated that anyone implicated in political violence would face the full wrath of the law. This…
AT LEAST 19 people died and 24 were injured in five separate road accidents which occurred across the country, the police have confirmed. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said three of the accidents occurred last Friday and one on Thursday. “The accident occurred at the 35km peg along Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, where…
POLICE have raised concerns over the upsurge in fatal mob assaults around the country. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi warned the public against meting out justice on suspects, leading to their deaths. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is concerned with the murder cases which are continuously occurring in various parts of…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is engaged in talks with senior government officials for more funding to be availed for the expansion of the Nyamandlovu aquifer, Khami and Gwayi-Shangani dams to improve the city’s perennial water challenges. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, the BCC engineering services director, Sikhumbuzo Ncube, said…
POLICE in Matabeleland North Province have launched a manhunt on suspected Inyathi robbers who axed three men before stealing cash and cellphones. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday yesterday, Matabeleland North police spokesperson Glory Banda said the three men were battling for their lives after being severely injured last Wednesday evening. “The Zimbabwe Republic…
THE government has launched an Integrated Social Protection Information System (ISPMIS) in Bulawayo to enable better planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of social services. This comes after the government secured funding from the World Bank amounting to US$1 million to develop the ISPMIS. Speaking at the launch of the ISPMIS, Public Service secretary Simon Masanga…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is owed nearly $100 billion by residents and other ratepayers who are failing to regularly pay their debts. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the BCC finance manager, Isaac Matare, asked residents to pay their bills in order for the council to improve its service delivery and work…
POLICE in Bulawayo have urged locals to play a crucial part in protecting the emotional and psychological health of children by reporting any individuals they suspect of selling drugs illegally in their communities. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube said children’s lives were being destroyed under residents’ watch. “We urge…
