Hazel Marimbiza EIGHT people died over the weekend in different road traffic accidents across the country amid fears that the festive season could turn out to be bloody. Four people have died and five others were seriously injured in a road accident that occurred along the Bulawayo-Beitbridge highway when a Toyota Quest vehicle collided with…
BY BRENDON JOSPHAT AS THE country moves towards the crunch 2023 national elections, some opposition stalwarts are once again pushing for a government of national unity (GNU), which they say could help resolve Zimbabwe’s long-standing myriad challenges. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, MDC national chairperson Morgen Komichi also said inclusive national dialogue…
BY BRANDON JOSPHAT MEMBERS of Parliament are now entitled to a pension pegged at 100 percent of their basic salary if they reach the age of 65 after serving two consecutive terms, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube has said. This was after Ncube had been pressured by legislators in Parliament on Friday during a debate on…
BY RUTENDO NGARA THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) claims it is well-prepared to handle any crisis this rainy season, even though it is still awaiting Treasury funding to increase its capacity. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday yesterday, CPU director Nathan Nkomo said the destruction of homes that has already been experienced in some…
By Ketty Nyoni POLICE have banned Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa’s, two end-of-year rallies that had been scheduled for yesterday without giving any reasons. In a letter directed to CCC MP for St Mary’s Dickson Tarusenga, who was supposed to convene the meeting and signed by the officer commanding Chitungwiza District, one…
By Ketty Nyoni THE government has urged young people to show restraint and pay attention to their elders to curb child marriages in the country. Speaking on behalf of Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi, during the official launch of the “Give me a chance” antichild marriage campaign on Friday, Zvimba District Development coordinator Desmond Gumbochuma, said…
By Blessings Mashaya and Brighton Muronzereyi THE government has mobilised US$34 million in emergency funds to import power, as part of measures aimed at mitigating the country’s electricity crisis. Speaking in Parliament on Wednesday, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube said this money would be paid before the end of next week given the urgency of the…
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has reduced fuel prices in both local and foreign currency. Diesel in local currency was $1 095.55 before it was reduced to $1 090.38 and in foreign currency, it was US$1.66 and is now US$ 1.62. Petrol in local currency was $1 023.77 and is now it is$ 1…
By Rutendo Ngara POLICE have launched a blitz against pirate taxi operators, commonly referred to as mushikashika, to ensure order prevails during the festive season throughout the country. In a statement yesterday, police commissioner-general Godwin Matanga said owing to an increase in human and vehicular traffic movements as the public undertake various social and economic…
By Yvonne Ncube THE government says all travellers coming into the country should go under screening as the threat of Covid-19 virus is still looming large ahead of the festive season. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday on the sidelines of a Covid-19 taskforce meeting, Local Government minister July Moyo said measures would be taken…
