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Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR POLICE have launched a specialised cybercrime unit to combat the rising wave of local and international online crimes targeting both ordinary Zimbabweans and busi­nesses. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said yesterday that the move was aimed at strengthening the…

Kudzanai Gerede in VICTORIA FALLS SOUTH Africa’s business commu­nity has condemned anti-foreign­er intimidation ahead of planned June 30 protests, warning that this will result in major disruption to operations and severe economic losses. This comes as intimidation of foreign nationals working in that country has heightened with some protesters invading workplaces demanding identification of employees….

CHIEF WRITER CONSTITUTIONAL Amendment Number 3 Bill (CAB3) is returning to the National Assembly for legislators to consider critical Senate revisions. The bill passed the Senate on Wednesday with a decisive two-thirds majority, with 75 senators voting in favour and just four against. The proposed Senate amendments clear up the rules on presidential suc­cession, removing…

Tapiwa Chirume MASVINGO City Council has imposed a six-month dog and cat tie-up order following a surge in stray animals in the town. In that regard, city officials have warned that all wan­dering pets will be at risk of being euthanised during this period. The order, which runs until December 31, requires all pet owners…

Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO GOVERNMENT has intensified efforts to position Zimbabwe as a key transport and logistics hub in Southern Africa. Authorities state that the country is investing heavily in roads, airports, and regional cor­ridors to boost connectivity and trade. Speaking on the sidelines of a regional cluster meeting of ministers responsible for Transport, ICT,…

Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER THE Law Society of Zimbabwe is now investigating lawyer and prominent opposition figure Welshman Ncube over his alleged misappropriation of more than US$400 000 in three property deals that went sour.This follows a formal complaint that was lodged by Bulawayo businessman, Reginald Dawson, who has accused Ncube of abusing the trust…

Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR ZIMBABWE has accelerated comprehensive legal and institutional reforms to combat human trafficking and strengthen migration governance.Speaking during an interactive dialogue with the United National Special Rapporteur on trafficking in Geneva earlier this week, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Justice, Vimbai Nyemba, said stateless and displaced children remained particularly vulnerable to…

Kudzanai Geredein Victoria Falls THE Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) annual congress kicked off here yesterday with business leaders pressing for lower taxes, affordable financing and improved trade policies.This comes as business players seek to deepen industrialisation and unlock opportunities under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).The three-day gathering has brought together government…

Brighton MuronzereyiVICE President Constantino Chiwenga has demanded robust enforcement mechanisms to safeguard Zimbabwe’s public resources from systemic procurement abuse.Speaking yesterday at the inaugural Southern African Public Procurement Forum (SAPPF) in Harare, Chiwenga said challenges affecting public procurement were not only technical, but required decisive action, ethical leadership and strengthened accountability systems.“Digital transformation represents one of…

 Brighton Muronzereyi CHIEF WRITER ZANU PF Central Com­mittee (CC) members — Kudakwashe Tagwirei and Paul Tempter Tung­warara — are seen as “siamese twins” in Manicaland Province, because of their uplifting projects. So says Manicaland Provincial chairman, Tawanda Mukodza, who adds that Zanu PF views allegations that the two businessmen-cum-poli­ticians are at loggerheads with each other,…