THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is setting itself up for another showdown with residents after announcing stronger intentions to pursue the city-wide rolling out of the controversial prepaid water metres. This comes as the Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA), with the support of local civil society organisations, have called out the move, describing it as…
BULAWAYO mayor, David Coltart has described the year 2024 as one of the most challenging years for the city in recent memory. The city, already burdened by decades of neglect, has faced several crises, including severe water shortages, and the heavy toll of central government policies, Coltart said. “An assessment or reflection on the year…
THE total value of the country’s exported goods as of last month reached US$905,2 million, marking a 29,7 percent increase from the US$698,1 million recorded in October, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has revealed. In its monthly statistics update yesterday, the Zimstat acting director for macro-economics, Mable Chimhore said industrial supplies comprised 95,4 percent…
POLICE in Bulawayo have urged men to prioritise their mental health and seek help during challenging times. This comes after law enforcers said from January to November 2024, the city recorded 35 cases of male suicides, raising concern about the mental well-being of men in the community. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday yesterday,…
BULAWAYO Members of Parliament (MPs) have initiated a food distribution programme aimed at alleviating hunger in local communities during the festive season, with Mpilo Central Hospital as one of the beneficiaries. The programme follows the recent donation of four metric tonnes of rice by President Emmerson Mnangagwa distributed to MPs for further allocation within their…
THE government has signed an agreement with development partners to empower and incentivise village health workers, recognising their role in ensuring universal access to healthcare in the country. This comes at a time when the country is losing thousands of health workers who are trekking mainly to the diaspora seeking greener pastures. Speaking to the…
THE company managing Bulawayo’s paid parking, Tendy Three Investments (TTI) has claimed that it contributed US$2million since it began operations two years ago, making it the largest contributor of foreign currency to the city’s coffers. TTI director Lizwe Mabuza told the Daily News that the organisation was making a huge contribution to the development of…
A SIGNIFICANT majority of Zimbabweans support the idea of citizens of the Southern African region moving freely across borders to trade or work, according to the latest Afrobarometer survey. The survey revealed that 76 percent of Zimbabweans advocate for regional freedom of movement, underscoring its importance for economic integration and cooperation in Southern Africa. “More…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has turned to divine intervention in a bid to solve the city’s water crisis. Coltart, who has been at the forefront seeking various alternatives to address the water crisis, said yesterday that the situation was now beyond the local authority’s control. “During the last few days I have had a succession…
THE People’s Own Savings Bank (POSB) has unveiled an ambitious plan for its digital transformation that will redefine the banking experience for local customers. In an address to mark the bank’s 120th anniversary in Bulawayo on Wednesday, POSB chief executive, Garainashe Changunda, said as part of the digital transformation, the bank was moving from a…
