Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE government says it is committed to curbing the increase in new HIV infections among young women. This comes after a recent research by the United Nations estimated that about 4 900 girls and women between 15 and 24 years in sub Saharan Africa acquire HIV every week. Speaking virtually yesterday,…
OVER US$16 million has been set aside for the National Enhanced Agricultural Productivity Scheme (Neaps) also known as Command Agriculture for the 2022/23 summer cropping season. In a state of preparedness for the 2022/23 summer season report released last week Agriculture minister Anxious Masuka said partnerships with the private sector would ensure the output for…
Ketty Nyoni PARLIAMENTARIANS have accused the executive of disrespecting the legislature, raising concern over ministers’ alleged truancy when it comes to MPs’ requests for ministerial statements to explain various issues. This comes as legislators have also complained about ministers absconding questions and sessions in which they must respond to impromptu questions around policy issues. The…
THE introduction of horticulture in Chivi District has seen some progress being made in agriculture in the perennially dry area under Masvingo Province, an official has said. Commenting on the just ended Chivi Agricultural show, Masvingo provincial agricultural and rural development services acting director Apron Muchazivepi said horticulture had brought diversified farming in the area….
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) has urged residents to fully participate in the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) budget consultations as it is an opportunity to get clarity on payment of rates in foreign currency. This comes after residents say Bulawayo was increasingly becoming one of the most expensive cities citing…
A former police officer has been jailed for an effective 14 months after he was convicted of trying to facilitate the smuggling of over US$10 000 by his Chitungwiza church leader, Madzibaba Simba by using his airport pass to evade checkpoints. Pedzisai Hali was convicted of criminal abuse of duty by regional magistrate Ngoni Nduna…
RESIDENTS in Zvishavane have adopted the use of whistles to alert each other of robbers amidst a surge in crime in the…
POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a manhunt for a company director who allegedly duped 10 homeseekers of more than US$31 500. According to deputy police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele, Elliot Mharadzi who is director at Exceed Construction Company is facing 10 counts of fraud after he fled with US$31 505, R678 280 and $33 800 belonging…
Ketty NyoniSTAFF WRITERnyonik@dailynews.co.zw THE government is sweating over dysfunctional radio therapy machines at public hospitals as they remain clueless on whether to repair the old ones or acquire new ones. Giving oral evidence to the HIV and Aids parliamentary thematic committee on Health on Monday on cancer services for people living with HIV in the…
Rutendo Ngara STAFF WRITER ngarar@dailynews.co.zw MORE than one million Zimbabweans are living with disabilities, Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has revealed. According to Zimstat the disabilities range from visual, hearing, walking or climbing, cognition, selfcare and communication. The enumeration was done for people aged five years and above and the total numbers of people who…
