Blessing Masakadza STAFF WRITER masakadzab@dailynews.co.zw A SOLDIER was arrested after he was found in possession of a pangolin as he was looking for a buyer in Msasa, Harare. Simbarashe Mutare, 27, is jointly charged with Tonderayi Chimanga, 30, on allegations of violating the Parks and Wildlife Act. They were not asked to plead to the…
Tendai Kamhungira DEPUTY CHIEF WRITER kamhungirat@dailynews.co.zw ENERGY minister Fortune Chasi has reignited the country’s push for nuclear energy as an alternative to the current hydro and coal-powered power generation. Last year, the government reportedly initiated negotiations with the International Atomic Energy Agency to seek approval in exploring nuclear energy generation. Chasi’s push for nuclear energy…
THE government’s failure to settle outstanding payments to millers for subsidised mealie-meal is the major reason why there is shortage of the product on the market, the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (Gmaz) has said. Early this year, the government introduced a subsidy on roller meal to cushion vulnerable groups but the product has…
A returnee who tested positive for coronavirus (Covid-19) is among 180 people who escaped from quarantine centres, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said they have managed to arrest 28 of the escapees after launching a manhunt. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the location…
BUSINESS magnate and African Union’s Special Envoy in charge of coordinating Africa Private Sector Initiative for the Procurement of Personal Protective Equipment and other Essential Supplies for Covid-19, Strive Masiyiwa, says Zimbabwe has so far received US$250 million to fight the pandemic. As of yesterday afternoon, Zimbabwe had 479 cases of coronavirus, including four deaths…
CIVIL society organisations have advised government to ditch public hearings of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (2) despite a High Court ruling allowing them to go ahead. In a just-released report, the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum argued that the public hearings would expose people to Covid-19 (coronavirus) because national lockdown regulations are not…
PEOPLE with disability have accused the government of ignoring them in the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 2) Bill, which was gazetted on January 17 this year. Freedom to the Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe coordinator Wallace Mupfumwa told a public hearing on the proposed Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 2) Bill that people with…
THE contractor hired to rejuvenate and expand one of Bulawayo’s water supply sources, Nyamandlovu Epping Forest, dumped the project due to the government’s failure to pay in foreign currency. Zimbabwe’s second largest city has lined up the Epping Forest project, which is expected to add 10 megalitres of water per day, as part of measures…
DANAI DAISY CHIRAWU THE recent announcement of a new law on bride price has shifted the flow of conversation in many Zimbabwean homes. This has opened up dialogue amongst members of the society on different perspectives about the customs and culture surrounding payment of a bride price during traditional marriages. An unfortunate consequence of this…
ZIMBABWEAN companies and consumers are facing severe pressure from rising cost of living as well as effects of the coronavirus pandemic, analysts have warned. Consumers’ real wages are being eroded while businesses are battling to stay afloat as inflation and currency depreciating push up costs and squeeze margins. Zimbabwe’s inflation reached a 10-year high of…
