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 ZIMBABWE has launched a biodi­versity financing model, the Biodi­versity Finance Initiative (Biofin), which will see the country part­nering with development agencies, including the United Nations De­velopment Programme (UNDP), to strengthen conservation efforts. Speaking at the launch in Hara­re on Friday, Environment minister Eveline Ndlovu stated that conser­vation remains costly, adding that Zimbabwe continues to shoulder…

THABISO MUTIRWARA THE Community Working Group on Health (CWGH) says the government should prioritise the revitalisation of primary health care to achieve universal health cov­erage in 2026. In a statement, CWGH director Itai Rusike said that the 2026 national budget must also take into consid­eration the welfare of village health workers (VHWs). “We are hoping…

Staff writer In Bulawayo THE government has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth and empowerment through robust financial education. Speaking during the certification of trainers and entrepreneurs under the National Financial Education Programme in Bulawayo yesterday, Provincial Affairs minister, Judith Ncube, said the initiative demonstrated the power of collaboration in advancing the country’s…

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is stepping up efforts to protect the city’s wetlands and prevent the recurrence of disasters that have left hundreds of families vulnerable to flooding. This comes amid grow­ing concern over the fate of hundreds of homes built on wetlands in suburbs such as Cowdray Park, Luveve, Nku­lumane, Sauerstown,…

THE government has implored health professionals to embrace innovation, digital technology and modern healthcare practices to improve health delivery services across the country. Speaking at the 2025 Mpilo Hospital nurse graduation ceremony, the deputy Minister of Health, Sleiman Kwidini highlighted the growing role of technology in healthcare delivery. “In this modern era of Information Communication…

TAPIWA CHIRUME THE Harare City Council (HCC) has voiced serious concern over the widespread illegal cutting of trees on council land, warning that culprits will face prosecution for breaching municipal and environ­mental regulations. In a statement yesterday, acting town clerk Phakamile Mabhena Moyo said the destructive practice had become prevalent in many suburbs across the…

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has launched a major blitz targeting traffic offenders, informal traders with unpaid fees, and residents with outstanding municipal debts, as part of comprehensive efforts to ensure smooth and lawful operations across the city. In a statement yesterday, BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said the city would conduct the operation under…

THE government has issued a stern warning to foreign investors operating in Zimbabwe to comply with national labour laws or risk having their operating licences revoked. Speaking on the sidelines of his ministry’s five-year strategic planning workshop in Bulawayo on Wednesday, Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare minister Edgar Moyo said authorities would not hesitate…

Takudzwa Dhambu COMMUNITIES and stakeholders along the Harare-Chirundu Highway have been urged to participate in ongoing public consultations for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) being conducted ahead of the road’s rehabilitation and upgrade. This follows the decision for the 350-kilometre highway, a vital trade and transport route linking Zimbabwe to Zambia and the…

Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER A HARARE woman is in trouble after she allegedly siphoned almost US$500 000 from her employer last year. A market development manager at Mega Park Zimbabwe, Tsungai Leah Sabena Chinogwenya, appeared before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa facing charges of theft of trust property and fraud. She was granted US$500…