Masimba Makwembere JAPAN has pledged US$2 million to bolster food security and health systems through United Nations (UN) agencies in Zimbabwe. This comes as the government of Japan in partnership with the UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS), the World Health Organisation (WHO), and the World Food Programme (WFP), is supporting the country through four…
CHIEF WRITER EIGHTEEN people were yesterday feared dead after a commuter omnibus they were travelling “exploded into fire” between Chipangali and the Gwanda tollgate along the busy Bulawayo–Beitbridge Road. In a terse statement, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the tragic incident reportedly occurred around lunchtime. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports the death of +/-…
Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER CONSTITUTIONAL lawyer Lovemore Madhuku, together with his political party National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) and Tendai Biti’s matter challenging police interference in private meetings, was recently thrown out by Justice Pisirai Kwenda. They filed an application after police allegedly assaulted Madhuku and his party members in Harare while discussing Constitutional Amendment…
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has launched a nationwide survey to measure mercury levels in mine tailings and dams. Speaking during a miners’ workshop in Bulawayo yesterday, EMA hazardous substances officer Irvine Nyaguwa said the exercise was aimed at establishing baseline data to guide remediation and policy interventions. “We are conducting a survey to assess…
DESPITE the Middle East conflict and the resultant squeeze on global fuel supplies, Zimbabweans should not worry about potential shortages and untenable price hikes going forward, authorities say.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the chief executive officer of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA), Eddington Mazambani, stressed yesterday in…
IN A major boost to the pivotal agricultural sector, authorities have announced a significant increase in the producer prices of maize, traditional grains, soya bean and sunflower for the 2025/26 summer cropping season.The new prices, which were released by the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) yesterday, are aimed at cushioning farmers from rising production costs, while…
THE government says the ban on lithium exports remains in force until mining companies actively participate in the value chain through increased local beneficiation and value addition.Addressing the media in Harare on Tuesday night, the minister of Information, Zhemu Soda, said the stance by the government was part of efforts to maximise returns from the…
FOUR men from Silobela, who are facing murder charges over the death of a 67-year-old man, are now awaiting judgment after the matter was heard in court.Petro Ntini, 27, Kwanele Ntini, 24, Thulani Sibanda, 23, and Michael Ngwenya, 20, yesterday appeared before High Court judge Ngoni Nduna.They all pleaded not guilty to the charge. The…
A BULAWAYO man has been sentenced to an effective 18 months in prison after he was found in possession of 21 debit cards belonging to different individuals and financial institutions.Caleb Murahwa of Mpopoma suburb yesterday appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Babra Phiri facing a theft charge.He pleaded not guilty and was convicted after a full trial.He…
THE country is looking for financial support from the World Bank and the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) to help tackle rising public debt and to stabilise the ZiG and prices of basic goods.This follows Harare’s recent agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a 10-month Staff-Monitored Programme (SMP), which is seen as a crucial…
