THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) says over 1 000 businesses were sanctioned in the last four months of last year for operating without point of sale (POS) machines. This comes as the CPC, backed by law enforcement agents, launched a blitz last year against businesses, particularly fuel dealers, who were operating without POS machines, saying…
BATSIRAI Pabwe picked detergents, toothpaste, snacks and some pasta among several grocery items spread on the tarmac of a car parking space…
THE Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — once again holds a mirror before President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his top aides today through these eagerly anticipated annual Cabinet ratings. In this regard, and without fear or favour, as our famous motto goes, we tell our readers in this edition about who did a…
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has advised all fast food operators that starting today they are required to remit one percent of the value of each sale of any product to the tax collector. This comes after Finance minister Mthuli Ncube in the 2025 National Budget presented last November introduced a fast foods tax. He…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says residents should brace for more city-wide water supply interruptions due to increased power cuts at its pumping stations. In a statement yesterday, the BCC town clerk, Christopher Dube, said several water stations were experiencing increased power cuts. “The City of Bulawayo would like to advise the public of water…
ONE of the country’s leading construction companies, Beta Holdings, has applied to the Master of the High Court for the firm to be placed under voluntary business rescue due to lack of sufficient working capital. This comes amid a boom in the construction industry that has seen an influx of foreign companies in the sector,…
Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw HEAVY rains received across the country in the past week have brought hope to farmers after a long dry spell. This comes as the Agriculture ministry officials have advised farmers to complete planting before the end of this week. In an interview with the Daily News yesterday, Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE government should work harder next year to further improve the lives of hard-pressed ordinary Zimbabweans, key stakeholders said yesterday. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — following a challenging 2024, the stakeholders implored authorities to especially focus a lot more on the stability of the…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) of Zimbabwe says most parts of the country will continue to receive heavy rains characterised by thunderstorms throughout this week. This comes as over the weekend the highest amounts of rain were received in areas such as Mutema in Chipinge, Manicaland Province which recorded 78mm while…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has begun his annual month-long official leave with effect from today. The president’s vacation was announced yesterday by the acting chief secretary in the office of the president, George Charamba. “He plans to spend his vacation in the country, and will be available for commitments requiring his personal attention, both as State…
