MUTARE City Mayor Blessing Tandi has called on the government to prioritise the allocation of increased devolution grants to help local authorities speed up the implementation of developmental projects at a time councils are reeling from non-payment of rates and services. Delivering the town’s maiden state of the city Address recently, Tandi revealed that his…
THE International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has identified Zimbabwe as a source, transit country and destination for victims of trafficking. IOM spokesperson, Fadzai Nyamande-Pangeti said human trafficking was prevalent in Zimbabwe and other countries but was difficult to note due to its discreet nature. “Human trafficking is a global phenomenon and Zimbabwe is not spared….
THE government is looking into introducing time tables for Zupco buses as part of measures to ease traffic congestion in the Central Business District (CBD) of Harare, Local Government minister July Moyo, has said. According to statistics from the Central Vehicle Registry, vehicles plying CBD routes have shot to about 1,5million, causing congestion, which has…
ZIMBABWE Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) commissioner-general Moses Chihobvu has urged his officers to shun corrupt activities and live within their means. Speaking during a promotion ceremony for over 2 000 officers yesterday, Chihobvu said prison officials are not only putting their individual reputations at risk by engaging in graft but that of the entire…
THE Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) has opened the registration platform for exhibitors for the 2021 edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Tourism Expo. This comes as the 15th edition of the expo will be held virtually for the second year running between October 27 and 29 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. ZTA acting-chief executive, Givemore Chidzidzi…
TOURISM minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu has urged the sector to pursue an all-inclusive approach to regain its status as a huge contributor to Zimbabwe’s gross domestic product despite the negative effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. This comes as tourism has been able to attract at least US$976.6 million investments during the pandemic, which is just US$3…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has pledged to avail resources to the Air Force of Zimbabwe before paying tribute to the officers for their resilience in defending the country’s air space and sovereignty. Speaking at the Josiah Tungamirai Air Force Base in Gweru, where 18 students graduated, Mnangagwa said the government will avail resources to ensure that…
ENVIRONMENT minister Mangaliso Ndlovu says Covid-19 has battered the tourism industry after arrivals declined by 1, 7 million last year compared to the 2019 statistics. Speaking during the 2021 World Tourism Day Symposium at Great Zimbabwe University (GZU) in Masvingo yesterday, Ndlovu said the numbers had dropped to figures recorded in 1991. “This year’s commemorations…
HOME Affairs ministry’s Civil Registry Department has begun a decentralisation exercise aimed at enabling citizens in remote parts of the country to access birth certificates and identity cards (IDs). Home Affairs minister Kazembe Kazembe said the exercise was part of his ministry’s strategic plan for citizens to get legal documents regardless of their geographical location…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to expeditiously deal with cases brought before the courts in the interest of justice for both victims and defendants. This comes as the JSC has in recent months launched disciplinary hearings against a number of judges accused of delaying in delivering judgments. Officially opening the…
