THE Ministry of Local Government and Public Works, in collaboration with the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc), will appoint investigators to probe corrupt activities and abuse of power in local authorities. The Urban Councils Act and the Rural District Councils Act empower the ministry to oversee the operations of the country’s 92 rural and urban councils….
RESERVE Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is conducting a ZiG perception and confidence survey to measure the local currency’s acceptance rate since its introduction. The central bank said the move is part of its strategy to enhance public confidence through consistent policy implementation and active stakeholder engagement. “The RBZ introduced the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) on April…
AMID rising murders and suicides in the country, health experts have urged authorities to declare the growing scourge of mental health challenges affecting many citizens a national disaster. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the experts said yesterday that such a move would save the lives of many people….
By Tapiwa Chirume SOUTH Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended Zimbabwe for its land reforms, saying this has energised the country’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the official opening of this year’s Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare yesterday, Ramaphosa said the agrarian reforms did not only address historical land injustices, but were also spurring food…
GOVERNMENT has called on the Women University in Africa (WUA) to increase its enrolment of women in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) to support the country’s development. Speaking at the WUA graduation ceremony in Harare, chief director in the ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Norman Takaidza, said boosting female STEM enrolment is a…
Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have arrested a woman who allegedly killed her four-year-old granddaughter, cut flesh from her cheek, mixed it with herbs, and ate it as part of a ritual. According to national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday, Veronica Mudzipuri, 52, was arrested in Chegutu on August 26. Mudzipuri, who is an artisanal miner,…
ARTIFICIAL Intelligence (AI) can significantly enhance the country’s efficiency, but only if foundational issues like democracy and corruption are adequately addressed, according to former deputy prime minister Arthur Mutambara. Launching his book, “Deploying Artificial Intelligence to Achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals,” in Harare on Tuesday, Mutambara said AI was a suite of tools, not…
POLITICAL EDITOR mashayab@dailynews.cozw ZIMBABWE’s toxic politics demands urgent attention as it is undermining the foundations of the country and its development, former Finance minister and opposition stalwart, Tendai Biti, says. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Biti added yesterday that divisive rhetoric and actions were standing in the way…
AIR Zimbabwe is set to introduce daily flights between Harare and Mutare from September 8 ahead of the Sanganai/Hlanganani World Travel Expo The expo will take place from September 10 to 12 in Mutare. In a statement yesterday, Air Zimbabwe chief executive officer Edmund Makona said the initiative was part of the airline’s turnaround strategy…
Brandon Josphat CHIEF REPORTER AUTHORITIES have unveiled plans to revitalise the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) and boost power generation to stimulate the country’s economic growth. In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said the government was actively pursuing three proposals to revamp the NRZ. “I agree with the calls…
