ZIMBABWE is losing nearly US$1 billion in annual revenue due to smuggling that tends to worsen during this festive season, the permanent secretary for Presidential Affairs, Tafadzwa Muguti, says. He revealed this following the launch of Harare’s provincial anti-smuggling campaign being implemented in all 10 provinces. Addressing the media in Harare on Tuesday, Muguti noted…
Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw TROPICAL Cyclone Chido is expected to hit Zimbabwe tomorrow — bringing with it heavy rains in some parts of the country. This has prompted the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) to advise members of the public to exercise caution, even though it is not anticipated at this point that the cyclone…
Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw WAR VETERANS are outraged by the country’s proposed land tenure reforms, warning that it could concentrate economic power in the hands of a few, thereby undermining the country’s sovereignty in the process. The war veterans’ objection comes after a recent Cabinet announcement laid out plans for a completely new land…
THE government has urged businesses to boost creativity and stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies to remain competitive. Speaking at the 5th Public Relations and Communication Awards recently, Jenfan Muswere, the minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services emphasized that transparency and ethical conduct are crucial for business success. “As we strive for excellence…
MINISTER of Women Affairs Monica Mutsvangwa has implored religions not to misuse scriptures to justify violence against women and girls in society. This was said during a religious leaders training of Gender-Based-Violence (GBV) first line support awareness campaign in Harare yesterday. Mutsvangwa stressed that empowering religious leaders through capacity building was vital, as they have…
Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER THE government says it remains committed to creating an environment where marketers, brands, and agencies could thrive locally and internationally. Speaking at the Superbrand Awards organized by the Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) in Harare recently, Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister Monica Mutsvangwa, emphasized the importance of…
AS THE 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) continues, Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) says there is need to direct resources towards creating stronger support systems for victims and survivors of the vice. Speaking in Harare on Tuesday during a public awareness campaign, ZGC chairperson, Commissioner Margaret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, emphasised the importance of collective action…
Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER THE 11th edition of the National Annual Quality Awards (NAQA), hosted by the Standards Association of Zimbabwe (Saz) ended on a high note amid calls for industries to produce high-quality products to protect consumers from harm. Speaking at the awards ceremony, Saz, acting director general Cosmus Mukoyi, challenged both informal and…
Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw WOMEN Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa says authorities have noticed an increase in cases of gender-based violence (GBV) perpetrated by women against men. She was speaking at a media briefing in Harare yesterday to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV where the minister reaffirmed that the…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called on African governments to collectively mobilise resources and effectively address the devastating impact of climate change affecting the continent. He made the call in Harare while opening the three-day Climate and Health Africa Conference in his capacity as the Sadc chairperson. The conference is being attended by over 400 delegates…
