GWERU City Council has given businesses a 14-day ultimatum to comply with waste disposal regulations or face prosecution without further notice.The local authority said it had observed a surge in refuse being dumped at skip bin points after collection times, a practice that has resulted in unsanitary conditions and heightened public health risks.“All business operators…
ZIMBABWEAN disability rights advocate Nyasha Nhau yesterday called on the government to move beyond policy development and prioritise implementation and funding for people living with disabilities (PWDs).Speaking in Harare yesterday during the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) at St Giles, Nhau said the country has strong disability policies, but lacked effective implementation on…
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (Mcaz) has warned against unauthorised Zoladex injection for cancer that has been detected on the local market.Goserelin Acetate, marketed under the brand name Zoladex, is a long-acting hormonal injection used to treat hormone-sensitive conditions such as prostate cancer, breast cancer, and endometriosis.The Mcaz director general, Richard Rukwata, yesterday said…
ZIMBABWE is developing a fresh foreign policy strategy to navigate an increasingly volatile and evolving global geopolitical and economic landscape.This shift aligns with the government’s ongoing thrust toward economic diplomacy, focusing on attracting investment, expanding trade, and strengthening international partnerships.Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Sunday, Foreign Affairs minister Amon Murwira said…
HARARE and Bulawayo are lobbying the government for municipal arresting powers to curb rampant littering and improve urban cleanliness.The push was raised during an engagement meeting between the ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development and local authorities on Monday in the capital, where Bulawayo mayor David Coltart said existing enforcement mechanisms were weak and ineffective.Coltart…
ACCOUNTABILITY Lab Zimbabwe has announced the appointment of Beloved Chiweshe as its new country director, effective February 1.This strategic leadership transition marks a new chapter for the organisation as it continues its mission to promote integrity and ethical governance within the country.Chiweshe is a seasoned professional who brings a wealth of expertise to the role.His…
BULAWAYO City Council warns that waste-clogged drainage systems are fuelling recurring flash floods during the current rainy season.According to their latest newsletter, the BCC highlighted that increased dumping of waste such as diapers, plastic materials and clothing into storm drains was also contributing to the issue, as this prevents the free flow of water, resulting…
THE Zimbabwe Media Commission(ZMC) warns practitioners of a fraudulent agent swindling journalists by offering fake accreditation cards.In a statement yesterday, the commission said it had been alerted to “a disturbing scam in which an individual was posing as a ZMC accreditation agent and swindling unsuspecting media practitioners” with Zimbabweans based in South Africa reportedly the…
AUTHORITIES are continuing to expand the capacity of the National Heroes Acre in Harare so that it can accommodate an additional 100 graves.At the same time, plans are also afoot to increase the capacity of provincial heroes burial sites around the country.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the permanent…
THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with churches, describing faith institutions as critical for rebuilding Zimbabwe’s social fabric.Speaking after the consecration of Archbishop Joseph Guti as the new Archbishop of Zaoga Forward in Faith International Ministries in Harare on Sunday, the secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution, Tafadzwa Muguti, said the government valued…
