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Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says the media and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) should desist from disseminating information that tarnishes the country`s image and derail economic development. Addressing mourners during the burial of late national hero, retired Colonel Tshinga Dube, at the National Heroes Acre yesterday, Mnangagwa said content which propagates disharmony should not…

AUTHORITIES are probing the cause of a fire that erased the popular Mbare Msika on Tuesday night, destroying property and goods worth millions of United States dollars. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Harare mayor Jacob Mafume said the fire brigade and security organs were probing the cause of the fire and a report would…

By Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES should urgently look into the welfare and remuneration of teachers in order to improve performance and efficiency in schools, Parliament says. This comes as teachers have renewed their demands of being paid US$1 200 monthly as the cost of living continues to rise. It also comes as the country…

POLICE say despite the recent stunning US$4 million robbery in Bulawayo, law enforcement agents have recorded a decline in the number of armed robberies in the second city this year. Addressing the media yesterday on the crime situation in the metro, the Officer Commanding Bulawayo, Wiklef Makamache, also said there was an overall decrease in…

Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat THE battle for supremacy among the three main factions of the burning Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has once again hit the courts, this time over the control of the party’s funds. This comes after Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi recently announced that the government would soon disburse ZiG22 million to…

By Masimba Makwember and Stella Madzivanyika AUTHORITIES yesterday admitted that prices of basic commodities remained high, with some in limited stock, but will continue monitoring and ensure market-relevant interventions are made to stabilise prices. This was said by Information minister Jenfan Muswere while addressing a media post-Cabinet briefing in Harare last night. He said the…

GOVERNMENT says it is committed to intensifying the growth of small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) across the country. Addressing a business expo in Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, Small and Medium Enterprises minister Monica Mutsvangwa outlined a range of strategies aimed at empowering SMEs and enhancing their role in Zimbabwe’s socioeconomic development. She, however, acknowledged the sector’s…

By Masimba Makwembere makwemberem@dailynews.co.zw THE lives of Harare residents are at risk due to the city council’s failure to provide water services, refuse collection and repair blocked sewer pipes, Cecilia Chimbiri, a councillor in the municipality has admitted. She said this yesterday while giving evidence before a fivemember commission chaired by retired High Court judge…

By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have given a legal effect to the measures which were introduced recently by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) whereby one is permitted to leave the country with only US$2 000 in cash. This comes after the RBZ reduced the amount of US dollars travellers can take out of the…

Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat INVESTIGATIONS into the US$4 million Ecobank robbery are gathering steam, with police activating international agencies to help track down the bandits involved. Police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, confirmed to the Daily News yesterday that law enforcement agents had roped in the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol), as well as the…