THE Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) is offering free family planning services in Bulawayo in an effort to promote residents’ reproductive health. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday yesterday, ZNFPC marketing and communications officer Mission Gwafa said they were committed to ensuring family planning was accessible by everyone. “We are running a free…
BY MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE THE Legal Resources Foundation (LRF) says it remains committed to ensuring that the promotion of human rights in Zimbabwe is not undermined as it is enshrined in the Constitution. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday on the sidelines of the LRF’s 40th anniversary celebrations in the capital last week, LRF executive…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned Holy Cross Dam in Chirumanzu district, which was rebuilt by local member of parliament Barbara Rwodzi and other well-wishers after it had collapsed in 2007. After touring part of the 160 square kilometre dam, the Zanu PF leader and his Tourism minister (Rwodzi) also said the facility would support many…
THE Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) has implored public entities to conduct adequate research before partnering with the private sector to ensure revenue generated through Private and Public Partnerships (PPPs) improves the welfare of citizens. Speaking to the Daily News on the side-lines of a stakeholders meeting on Thursday, Zida head of project development…
By Stella Madzivanyika STAFF WRITER FIDELITY Life Assurance of Zimbabwe says demand for its Vaka Yako/Yakha Eyakho housing scheme is high across the country and is now considering catering for Zimbabweans in the diaspora. Vaka Yako/Yakha Eyakho is a housing scheme that enables individuals to buy a residential property from a nationwide pool of available…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO-BASED car dealer from Tshabalala suburb has appeared before the court after he allegedly defrauded a dozen unsuspecting vehicle buyers of over US$100 000. Eliot Manadzi, 48, yesterday appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing fraud charges. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded in custody…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has expressed concern over the increase in the destruction of local water catchment areas by illegal miners, saying it is worsening the water supply crisis in the city. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Coltart said illegal mining demanded an immediate attention and collective action to prevent a catastrophe for Bulawayo,…
AN 18-YEAR-OLD man from Northend suburb has been arrested on allegations of sexually abusing a lady after she had dozed off during a Vuzu party. Nyasha Timanira yesterday appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Joseph Mabeza facing rape charges. He pleaded not guilty to the charge. State allegations are that on June 22, 2024 at around…
A KAROI magistrate has jailed Arnold Gunguwo for 12 years who had connived with an accomplice — only identified as Shepherd —…
BY RUTENDO NGARA ZANU PF Mashonaland East secretary for finance, Timothy Gowo, who is facing US$4 million fraud charges emanating from botched land deals, was yesterday denied bail by magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa. Gowo, 37, is jointly charged with Gerald Saidi, 39, Lovemore Majati, 35, Nigel Chimbwanda, 39, and Nathan Gowoko, 33, who were also denied…
