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Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER DEMENTIA is increasingly becoming a major public health issue in the country, with the much misunderstood and stigmatised condition currently affecting tens of thousands of people nationwide.In this light, Parliament has now called upon authorities to urgently develop a national dementia strategy, amid growing concern over the condition and the lack of…

ZIMBABWEAN-BORN fugitive Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who is wanted in the United Kingdom for the alleged murders of his wife and two young daughters, has once again abandoned his bid for bail, ensuring he remains behind bars while South African authorities pursue his extradition.Tshuma made a brief appearance in the Johannesburg Magistrates Court yesterday on a…

Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says his administration is taking measures to address maternal deaths, rising cancer cases and other health challenges through increased investment in healthcare infrastructure, equipment and personnel.This comes after the country last year recorded 6 177 neonatal deaths and 563 maternal deaths from 410 051 deliveriesAddressing the ruling party women’s…

Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER HIP-HOP musician Mukudzei Chitsama, popularly known as Holy Ten, has appeared in court accused of raping a 14-year-old girl without protection.Chitsama was granted US$500 bail by Harare regional magistrate Jesse Kufa.He was ordered to surrender his passport, report once every week to Hatfield Police Station, and reside at his given address…

Mishma ChakanyukaSTAFF WRITER GOVERNMENT has called for stronger dairy sector collaboration to boost domestic milk consumption by making dairy products significantly more affordable and accessible.The high cost of dairy products in Zimbabwe is being driven by elevated production, feed and utility expenses, forcing local processors to maintain high retail prices to remain viable.Speaking at the…

 Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE central bank is ramping up its efforts to expand the use of the ZiG in the economy, including pushing for most government payments to be in the local currency and pressing all traders to accept it. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — a bullish…

 Tapiwa Chirume STAFF WRITER AUTHORITIES have temporarily shut down the popular Victoria Falls Rainforest area at the world famous national park, after an elephant was sighted at the mega tourist at­traction, triggering safety alarms. The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) confirmed yesterday that strict entry restrictions to the area would remain in force…

Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITERTHE Hospitality Association of Zimbabwe(Haz) has urged banks to establish dedicated financing windows for tourism as preparations for the 2029 Trade Fair accelerate.Speaking at a media briefing in Harare yesterday, Haz president Emmah Kativu said the sector was moving from planning to implementation following a recent joint conference between Haz and the Bankers…

Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITERGOVERNMENT says it owes farmers more than US$7.4 million for grain deliveries made during the 2025-26 marketing season.Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information minister Zhemu Soda said payments to farmers were continuing, noting that the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) recorded a significant increase in grain deliveries compared to last year.“Strategic…

Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF REPORTERGOVERNMENT faces severe resource constraints in its ongoing repatriation programme for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, with limited funding threatening essential support services.The large-scale repatriation exercise comes amid rising anti-immigrant demonstrations in South Africa, where pressure has been mounting on authorities to remove undocumented foreign nationals.Appearing before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Defence…