AUTHORITIES need to ramp up awareness and educational campaigns on dementia in the country. So says the chairperson of the Zimbabwe Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias Association (ZARDA), Kudzai Mpunzwana, who adds that the country is witnessing a significant rise in people suffering from dementia. “In many communities, dementia is not well understood, and its symptoms…
LOCAL sex workers have called on the government to create a conducive environment and enact legal frameworks that recognise their labour as legitimate work. This appeal comes as Zimbabwe recently joined the world in commemorating International Sex Worker Pride Day. Director of the sex-worker-led organisation Springs of Life Zimbabwe, Precious Musindo, yesterday condemned the arrest…
THE Federation of Organisations of Disabled People in Zimbabwe (FODPZ) is imploring the government to speed up the completion and full implementation of the Persons with Disabilities Bill. Gazetted in February of last year, the bill aims to establish a Commission for Persons with Disabilities, repeal the outdated 1992 Disabled Persons Act, and align national…
ARMED robbers on Friday attempted to pounce on Zimpost offices in Glendale, Mashonaland Central, but their luck ran out after a nearby security guard alerted the police, who swiftly acted and arrested one suspect. In a statement yesterday, police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the police foiled the robbery after being alerted by a nearby…
THE Tourism Business Council of Zimbabwe (TBCZ) has called on the government to do more to fix dilapidated roads and improve electricity supply for tourists’ convenience. This comes as the country is embarking on road rehabilitation and infrastructure development through the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme, allocating significant funds for the maintenance and upgrading of roads…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has assured the public that there is sufficient Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency in circulation, with over ZiG215 million currently held in the banking sector. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — last week, RBZ deputy governor Innocent Matshe dismissed fears of shortages of ZiG,…
DIVERSIFIED financial services provider Old Mutual Zimbabwe has urged businesses to embrace innovation and leverage technology to stay competitive and aligned with changing market dynamics. Speaking at the Better Future Summit held in Harare yesterday, Old Mutual Zimbabwe group chief executive officer, Sam Matsekete, said a forward-thinking approach was critical for sustainability. “As businesses, we…
TRADITIONAL dance groups and popular DJ Fafi are set to entertain guests at the 13th National Good Food and Seed Festival, scheduled for next Friday at the Harare Botanical Gardens. The annual event, which brings together farmers from across Africa, celebrates traditional foods and seeds as part of the “My Food is African” campaign. Themed…
ADVOCATES are calling on the government to prioritise women’s health in budget allocations to address maternal and neonatal deaths in the country. This comes after the country’s maternal mortality ratio decreased by 21 percent, with the rate standing at 363 deaths per 100 000 live births between 2015 and 2023. In a recent report, the…
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance the country’s efficiency, but only if foundational issues like democracy and corruption are adequately addressed, according to former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara. Launching his book, “Deploying Artificial Intelligence to Achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” in Harare on Tuesday, Mutambara said AI was a suite of tools, not…
