THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) has challenged authorities to tackle food insecurity through crafting policies that address the root causes of poverty. In a statement yesterday, Zimcodd said more effort was needed in addressing food shortages. “The country faces critical challenges that expose the deep link between hunger and poverty. “There is…
A CATTLE rustler, Brighton Mudewu, from Arda Village, Triangle, in Masvingo Province has been sentenced to an effective nine years in jail after he was convicted of stealing a herd of nine cattle. He appeared at the Masvingo Magistrates’ Court last week facing stock theft charges. “On 3 November of 2024 at around 1800 hours,…
FARMERS, in areas receiving rains, have been advised to start planting, while those yet to receive rains have been urged to consult their Agritex officers, the government has said. This comes as some parts of the country have received rains, while others have experienced isolated showers. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, Agriculture…
GOVERNMENT says the El Nino-induced drought has stifled the funding of the Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) and the free health assistance programme for the poor. This was contained in a presentation of the 2024 pre-budget seminar in Bulawayo last week by the Social Welfare ministry. “Due to the need to finance the drought, some…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA SIGN language experts have called for its recognition in decision making to ensure inclusivity in the country. This comes as Zimbabwe marked commemorations of the International Day of Sign Language. This year’s theme was; “Sign up for Sign Language, Rise Where People Celebrate Diversity as far as Language is Concerned”. Speaking to…
BY STELLA MADZIVANYIKA TAKUNDA, a USAid programme, is working with men and boys to re-envision norms and has since made strides in exploring and expanding ideas around what it means “to be a man” definitions of masculinity within households and communities; and how these impact on food and nutrition. “Takunda views its work as a…
BY YVONNE NCUBE BULAWAYO police have arrested Thamsanqa Ndebele and Euton Sebatha, both from Cowdray Park, over the suspected brutal murder of a Bulawayo Polytechnic student Inobubele Mhlanga this Monday. Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube confirmed the arrest. “On November 4, 2024 at around 20: 30, the now deceased was found by a passerby lying…
STELLA MADZIVANYIKA A SECURITY guard Anyhony Mutafera has been arrested after he accidentally pulled the trigger of his rifle and shot dead Innocent Maruku while clearing the rifle at Singari Mine, Saruwe, Chegutu, on Friday. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident yesterday and the arrest of Mutafera. Nyathi added the police were also investigating…
BUDGETARY constraints have hampered the completion of the country’s Digital Phase 2 project to expand digital broadcasting coverage, Information minister Jenfan Muswere says. According to Muswere, only 38 percent of Zimbabwe’s geographical area is currently covered by television, leaving the majority of citizens without access to critical information.In his presentation during the ongoing pre-budget seminar…
POLICE arrested a kombi driver Tinashe Madzima and his conductor Ishmael Gonyora on Wednesday at George shopping centre in Ruwa on charges of bribery.This comes as the police arrested two police officers last week, for accepting bribes from pirate kombis, taxis, and registered public service vehicles at Mabvuku turn-off along the Harare-Mutare Highway.In a statement…
