FARMERS are failing to maximise their yields partly because some of them cut corners when they purchase their inputs, particularly pesticides, the department of Agricultural, Technical and Extension Services (Agritex) has warned. This comes at a time, when the Food and Agricultural Organisation has partnered with the government of Zimbabwe to develop a mitigation draft…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says there is a need for continuous development of lettable unit shops as they have emerged as a significant new source of the city’s revenue. This comes after some councillors raised concern over the subdivision of shops last month due to lettable shops, which were reportedly increasing in the city….
THE government has implored parents to initiate early drug awareness conversations with their children as part of efforts to curb drug and substance abuse. This comes as drug abuse among the youths in the country has been on the increase in the past few years, with authorities finding it hard to tame the vice. Speaking…
POLICE in Bulawayo have launched an investigation into a case where a man hanged himself shortly after allegedly murdering his wife and leaving her body in a bush.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said the incident occurred in Mahatshula North last week.“We are investigating a murder and sudden death by…
BULAWAYO High Court Judge Bongani Ndlovu has reserved judgment in a case where 12 registered voters in Bulawayo are challenging the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec)’s decision to accept nomination papers of political party members who filed their papers outside the time frames. The Nomination Court sat on June 21 to accept papers from aspiring candidates…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says plans are underway to ensure the servicing of over 1 000 pre-sold stands in different suburbs resumes so as to address the accommodation challenges the local authority is grappling with. This comes as residents who have long bought the stands have been piling pressure on the local authority to…
POLICE in Bulawayo have launched investigations into three separate cases of sudden deaths through hanging committed over the past three days. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele called on residents with missing relatives to check with law enforcement as one of the suspected suicide cases involves an unidentified man. “We…
THE latest UNAids global update has rated Zimbabwe among the top African countries which have achieved major reductions in new HIV infections. “It is inspiring to note that Zimbabwe, Botswana, Eswatini, Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania have already achieved the 95–95–95 targets, and at least 16 other countries (including eight in sub-Saharan Africa)…
POLICE in Bulawayo have ex-pressed concern over increasing cases of rape and robbery, urging the public to ensure their homes are secured. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele, said the spike in rape and robbery cases in the second capital was disturbing. “We are appealing for information that may lead…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is set to recruit 120 community health workers in a bid to upgrade the city’s health service delivery system. According to a recent BCC health report, BCC director of health services Edwin Sibanda said it would soon start training local community health workers.“It has been observed that the community health…
