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AS ZIMBABWE celebrates World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, the government is expanding its Information Communication Technology (ICT) reach to all corners of the country. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is commemorated on May 17 annually. ICT minister Jenfan Muswere said Zimbabwe would continue exerting efforts towards ensuring universal broadband connectivity through fostering an…

THERE are disagreements over the state of the water crisis here after independent engineering consultants contracted by the government to offer a second opinion disputed council’s position. Consultants said the three remaining supply dams, namely Insiza Mayfair, Inyankuni and Mtshabezi have adequate water that can last the city for up to 14 months. This comes…

SINDISO MHLOPE Staff Writer msindiso@dailynewsonsunday.co.zw TRANSPARENCY International Zimbabwe (TIZ) yesterday said the office of the Auditor-General should immediately conduct an interim report on all donations made by various organisations towards the fight against coronavirus (Covid-19) to ensure transparency and accountability. This comes as the government has received several donations in cash and kind from various…

CHURCHES have raised concern over poverty levels in communities, warning the country to brace for a surge in mental health issues due to the current challenges. According to the Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) general secretary Kenneth Mtata, the church leadership held a context analysis meeting on Wednesday, where the issues of poverty emerged. “Yesterday…

STATE-OWNED telecommunications companies, TelOne and NetOne, donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital (formerly Harare Central Hospital) and Beatrice Infectious Diseases Hospital on Thursday. The donation to the two hospitals, which included N95 masks, dromex goggles, medium duty aprons, chemical overalls, cotton disposable overalls, knapsack sprayers, hydrogen peroxide and a variety of…

MARONDERA Municipality has resolved to prioritise homeseekers who were duped during political campaigns four years ago in its housing project after various people were made to pay money but they do not own housing stands. In 2015, during by-elections campaigns, homeseekers paid US$1 500 for residential stands which were to be allocated by the council…