STAFF WRITER muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe National Parks (ZimParks) has implored the ministry of Mines to oppose an application by a firm, Sunny Yi Feng (Private) Limited, to prospect for coal in the reserved Sinamatella area of Hwange National Park. This comes as Sunny Yi Feng had applied to the Mining Affairs Board for an exclusive…
Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw THE National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) and the Southern African Parliamentarians Network against Corruption (Sapnac) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to enhance the fight against corruption across the Sadc region. This partnership comes after Zimbabwe and some Sadc countries witnessed the devastating impact of corruption on economies and…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO TWO Mpopoma men, who faced charges of attempted murder after assaulting their neighbour during an argument over a girlfriend, have been convicted. John Ndlovu, 28, and Blessing Dube, 31, were found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm when they appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Joseph Mabeza. The court…
A NEW development has emerged in the ongoing saga between TD Holdings, owned by former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe governor Gideon Gono, and Ark Properties, owned by Clever Makoni and his wife Aisha.TD Holdings has filed a complaint with the Estates Agents Council against Ark Properties for allegedly failing to meet their contractual obligations.Ark Properties…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has challenged the information communication technology (ICT) sector to implement a credible database aimed at effectively addressing the concerns of persons with disabilities (PWDs). This comes after the government launched the National Disability Policy in 2021, which guides efforts to craft, refine, and implement responsive and inclusive disability frameworks across all sectors…
INNBUCKS Microbank Limited (InnBucks)’s decision to charge a flat US$1 monthly fee on unlimited transactions to customers on its wallet service boosted active users, but significantly cut back on fees income during six months to December 31 2024.The model dubbed -KaOne subscription- resulted in fee and commission income dropping by close to 40 percent to…
Brandon JosphatCHIEF WRITERjosphatb@dailynews.co.zw NETONE, one of the country’s leading telecommunications companies, plans to construct a smart city in Cleveland, Harare, aimed at industrialising and boosting the country’s economy. This development comes as Zimbabwe is currently witnessing the construction of the US$500 million Zimbabwe Cyber City in Mt Hampden sponsored by Dubai-based billionaire Shaji Ul Mulk….
By Rutendo Ngara A HARARE woman accused of aiding the release of armed robbers and housing them at her place has been…
THE South Korean Embassy has donated US$1 million to support the government in assisting vulnerable families affected by the El Nino-induced drought last year. In a statement yesterday, the embassy said the donation was expected to bring much-needed relief to vulnerable families in Shurugwi district, Midlands Province. “In tackling the El Ninoinduced drought last year,…
Staff writer in Bulawayo THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has committed to strengthening Codex food safety standards in Zimbabwe to promote consumer health and safety. International food safety standards are coordinated through the Codex Alimentarius Commission, which implements joint FAO and World Health Organisation food standards. Codex plays a crucial role in developing international…
