AIR Zimbabwe is set to introduce daily flights between Harare and Mutare from September 8 ahead of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel Expo The expo will take place from September 10 to 12 in Mutare. In a statement yesterday, Air Zimbabwe chief executive officer Edmund Makona said the initiative was part of the airline’s turnaround strategy…
GOVERNMENT says there is a need for the agriculture sector to embrace climate-resilient practices by investing in green smart agriculture and adopting biodiversity-focused farming methods like Pfumvudza. This was stated by Environment minister Evelyn Ndhlovu, represented by chief director Washington Zhakata, at the 115th Zimbabwe Agriculture Society indaba held in Harare on Monday. “Rising temperatures,…
THE ministry of Health has introduced a single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls aged 10 to 14 to prevent cervical cancer, a significant public health issue in the country. This new protocol replaces the previous two-dose schedule. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, a reproductive health officer at the ministry, Esther Ngaru, said the…
THE 115th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) kicked off in Harare yesterday with over 500 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. The six-day event, running under the theme “Building Bridges: Connecting Agriculture, Industry, and Communities,” aims to unlock new local and international opportunities in a celebratory environment. In a statement yesterday, ZAS chief…
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) is raising alarm over the exorbitant and unregulated fines that traditional leaders impose on people, saying the fines violate human rights. Speaking at a workshop in the capital recently, ZHRC deputy director Thomas Kanyimo said the commission has observed that traditional leaders often impose arbitrary fines, such as livestock,…
THE Auditor General (AG)’s office is frustrated with public institutions that are unwilling to provide their financial statements for auditing, making its job difficult. This comes after 60 percent of governance issues in the 2024 AG’s report had no action taken. Speaking at a fiscal insights forum on Wednesday in Harare, a representative of the…
POLICE have arrested three men who allegedly attempted to smuggle 15,7 kilogrammes of gold valued at an estimated US$1 568 860 out of Zimbabwe. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the suspects were apprehended following a tip-off and police tracking. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirm that a tip was received…
THE Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has placed Sande Legal Practice in Harare under curatorship, effective August 8, following allegations of professional misconduct. The LSZ has appointed prominent lawyer Rodgers Matsikidze to oversee the firm. This action follows the court appearance of the firm’s head, Jacqueline Sande, who is accused of defrauding Inter Africa boss…
A DEVASTATING fire tore through the Glen View 8 home industry complex again yesterday, destroying thousands of dollars in property. The blaze occurred just three weeks after a similar incident caused extensive damage, further compounding the misery for the 2 383 informal traders who depend on the complex to produce and sell furniture. Chairperson of…
LOCAL Government minister Daniel Garwe has challenged the country’s 92 local authorities to improve their performance in addressing persistent gaps in service delivery. The call comes after councils across the country failed to meet their 2024 targets for service delivery standards, which include ensuring a clean water supply, functioning sanitation, waste management, and well-maintained roads….
