DESPITE the country’s worsening economic challenges, marked by rising prices of basic goods and the wobbly Zimbabwe dollar, the upcoming national elections remain “Zanu PF’s to lose”, political analysts say. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the analysts said unless there was a dramatic change of fortunes and strategy for the opposition, it would not…
POWER utility Zesa is optimistic that it will soon be on top of the country’s electricity crisis. Zesa stakeholder relations, communication and welfare general manager, George Manyaya, said yesterday that the parastatal’s confidence emanated from the improving power situation in the country. This comes after Zesa recently received conditional permission from the Zambezi River Authority…
GOVERNMENT has established over 100 information communication technology (ICT) laboratories at schools across the country under its e-learning platform. This was confirmed by Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa during the post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday. “The construction of 24 community information centres has reached 90 percent of completion. 100 ICT laboratories have been established at schools across…
By Brandon Josphat OPPOSITION political parties assert that the only thing that will guarantee the forthcoming general elections will be free, fair, credible, and uncontested is an inclusive national dialogue on electoral reforms. This comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa assured Zimbabweans that the government has implemented several reforms for this year’s elections to be peaceful,…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), country’s annual multi-sectorial expo, kicked off yesterday amid high hopes from both local and international exhibitors for strengthened partnerships, which they say will speed up innovation and economic development in the nation and beyond. While the first day had little activity, with most exhibitors still busy setting up their…
THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) will now move to choose some of its candidates for this year’s parliamentary and local government elections by acclamation, after communities in affected areas failed to reach consensus on this. At the same time, party insiders reiterated to the Daily News yesterday that a number of notable party members…
ORGANISERS of the country’s premier business expo, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), say it is all systems go ahead of its opening today. Addressing the media yesterday, ZITF chairperson Busisa Moyo said they were happy with both their preparations and the support the fair had received from both local and international participants. “From an…
By Rutendo Ngara THE government says it is now targeting, for punishment, suppliers it awards tenders, but fail to deliver the goods and services the country will have procured. Speaking at the launch of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) framework in Harare yesterday, permanent secretary in the Finance ministry George Guvamatanga said the…
By Ketty Nyoni THE Public Service ministry has urged banks to extend their mortgage payment terms to up to 30 years to benefit low income earners. Speaking at a performance contract signing ceremony yesterday between the ministry and parastatals under its purview, Public Service minister, Paul Mavima implored building societies to ensure that home seekers…
ZIMBABWE Power Company (ZPC) says it needs US$5 million to enhance power generation at its Harare Thermal Power Station. This comes as the thermal power station is currently producing 12 megawatts against a potential of 60. Speaking after a tour of the station by the parliamentary portfolio committee on Energy yesterday, ZPC managing director, Nobert…
