Brandon Josphat THE ruling Zanu PF is cracking down on its party benefactors and members who use their resources to create chaos and to buy political influence within the former liberation movement. This comes amid worsening factional fights in the party, which recently forced the former liberation movement to freeze its district and provincial elections…
Brighton Muronzereyi ZIMBABWE is on high alert for a virulent polio strain that has caused havoc, and sometimes paralysis in children, in Malawi. In this regard, the government is rolling out a supplemental and nationwide polio vaccination programme that will end in July, which is targeting all children under the age of five. On that…
Freedom MashavaPROSPECT Lithium Zimbabwe (PLZ) has underscored its commitment to contributing toward a cleaner and more sustainable future, as well as strengthening communities by investing in people and preserving culture.Speaking Africa Day commemorations at Arcadia Open-Pit Lithium Mine in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East, on Monday, PLZ public relations manager Patience Chizodza praised the warm relations between…
Masimba MakwembereTHE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), in partnership with the ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, has introduced the Schools Monetary Policy Challenge (SMPC), an initiative aimed at promoting financial literacy and improving learners’ understanding of monetary policy.The development comes after the RBZ in February unveiled new and upgraded ZiG notes as part of…
Brighton Muronzereyi THE government says it has intensified surveillance, preparedness, and coordination mechanisms to strengthen the rapid detection, response, and containment of the Ebola virus disease (EVD). This comes as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which has spread to Uganda, a public…
BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI AUTHORITIES have introduced amendments to the Model Fees By-laws aimed at lowering the cost of doing business and easing operational expenses for companies in the fuel and infrastructure sectors.The amendments revise several charges related to fuel storage facilities, service stations, fuel depots, and wayleave fees, with some levies reduced by up to 50…
Patrick Mubwandarikwa POLICE will take decisive action against the hooligans responsible for the violent scenes that led to the abandonment of the football match between Hardrock and Dynamos in Kwekwe at the weekend. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, also revealed yesterday that law…
Brighton Muronzereyi PARLIAMENT has published the long-awaited Whistleblowers and Witness Protection Bill, alongside the Deposit Protection Corporation Amendment Bill. The key Whistleblowers and Witness Protection Bill aims to provide legal protection for individuals who expose corruption, criminal activities and other forms of misconduct — as well as witnesses involved in sensitive investigations and court proceedings….
Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO THE Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has confirmed the recovery of human remains believed to belong to a man who was fatally attacked by a crocodile at Mpopoma Dam earlier this month.In a public notice issued yesterday, ZimParks said the remains were discovered during the dissection of a crocodile suspected…
Shamaine Chirimujiri AUTHORITIES say they are raising over US$200 million to launch Zimbabwe’s own communications satellite, a move aimed at expanding digital access.This comes after many rural areas continue to lack reliable, affordable internet access, limiting the use of digital platforms and services.Speaking at the International Telecommunications Union Regional Development Forum for Africa in Victoria…
