REMOVING the National Social Security Authority (Nssa) from its current standalone position and placing it under a new regulator will be disastrous for the country and pensioners in particular. So warns the secretary-general of the Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions (ZFTU), Kenias Shamuyarira, who adds that Zimbabwe would also violate a slew of laws governing…
A SOMBRE atmosphere engulfed the funeral wake of six members of the Mujuru family from Tynwald North in Harare, who were tragically killed in a horrific road accident on Thursday along the Harare-Masvingo Road.A memorial service for the victims — mother, Lilian Maranda Mujuru, 40, and children, Nokutenda, Makanaka, Ronald Junior, Rufaro Shalom and Kayden…
THE government says it is moving to establish municipal courts as part of wider efforts to capacitate local authorities and strengthen enforcement of city by-laws amid growing concerns over poor service delivery. This comes as local authorities are lobbying the government to grant municipal police arresting powers, as cities intensify efforts to curb rampant littering,…
THE ambitious Muzarabani oil and gas project in the Cabora Bassa Basin is steadily moving from exploration into a decisive phase that could reshape the energy landscape in Zimbabwe, the government has said. In a statement, the government said Australian-listed Invictus Energy has confirmed a gas-condensate discovery at the Mukuyu-2 well, marking a significant breakthrough…
STAKEHOLDERS have called on the newly-appointed National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) chief executive officer (CEO), Munyaradzi Stephen Charangwa, to accelerate recapitalisation and transform the country’s rail infrastructure to support economic growth.According to a statement by NRZ, Charangwa took over the reins with effect from April 1, 2026.The announcement was made by NRZ board chairperson Misheck…
SEVEN pedestrians died along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road on Friday night after a truck ploughed into people attending an earlier accident scene. National Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday said the incident occurred around 10pm at the 57-kilometre peg. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirm a fatal road traffic accident in which seven pedestrians were killed after being…
LIFE is set to get harder for the majority of Zimbabweans going forward, after authorities hiked the prices of diesel and petrol for the third time in as many weeks on Thursday. The latest increases came despite the government having removed all taxes and levies on diesel, which averted an even more challenging situation for…
A DARK cloud has descended upon Tynwald North, Harare, after six members of the Mujuru family were tragically wiped out in a harrowing head-on collision on Thursday.The silence of grief now replaces the laughter of children in the Harare suburb following the horrific accident at the 246-kilometre peg along the Harare-Masvingo Highway.What was supposed to…
THE government says it has fully mobilised funding for the rehabilitation of the Harare-Chirundu Road, a key section of the North-South Corridor. This comes after the much-needed rehabilitation of the Harare-Chirundu Highway had been delayed due to funding challenges. The minister of Transport, Felix Mhona, told the Daily News on Thursday that the project would…
THE minister of Skills Audit, Jenfan Muswere, has called on Zimbabweans to fully harness the country’s human capital to drive economic transformation and reduce reliance on imports. Speaking at the official launch of the Zimbabwe Global Skills Partnership Programme this week, Muswere emphasised the need for a coordinated national approach to skilling, upskilling and reskilling….
