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Rumbidzai NgwenyaSTAFF WRITERngwenyar@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) is worried by the increasingly toxic political environment in the country. In this regard, the commission has urged political parties to shun violence ahead of next year’s crunch national elections. “The commission has noted with great concern recent political statements in the form of political sloganeering…

OUTSPOKEN preacher Talent Chiwenga has questioned Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) head Nelson Chamisa’s leadership credentials, as well as his appetite and capacity to take on the ruling Zanu PF. Speaking during his Sunday church service at the weekend, the fearless cleric also criticised Chamisa for consistently manifesting cowardice while his lieutenants such as Job…

THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) has lashed out at the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) over what it described as rates hike madness which residents cannot afford.This comes after the local authority has been inundated with complaints by residents over estimated monthly rates. Addressing a media conference at the weekend, BPRA secretary for administration Thembelani…

Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has committed itself to improving rural households’ nutrition by implementing food assistance initiatives targeting vulnerable households nationally. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ZCC project officer Patrick Mazipo said the food security programme, which is underway, is currently targeting most food- insecure households. “On the…

Rumbidzai NgwenyaSTAFF WRITERngwenyar@dailynews.co.zw NATIONAL flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe, could soon rejoin the International Air Transport Association (IATA), after authorities said yesterday that they would pay all monies owed to the pivotal trade body. Announcing a new board for the ailing airline in Harare, Transport minister Felix Mhona said authorities would be clearing the US$1,4 million…

Melisa Chatikobo  STAFF WRITER  chatikobom@dailynews.co.zw CIVIL Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on the government to withdraw the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill 2021, which they claim did not factor in views from members of the public. Last year the government gazetted the PVO Bill which regulates the operations of civil society organisations. Among other…

Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is encouraging local authorities under its control to take about one million hectares of arable land that it says is being “under-utilised” by Zanu PF bigwigs around the country and distribute it to 100 000 young people. Contributing to an online discussion on land last week,…

Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw CIVIL servants are optimistic that their meeting today with Finance minister Mthuli Ncube will address their salary and working conditions concerns. This comes after Ncube responded positively to the government workers’ request to meet him over their poor remuneration. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Trade Unions…

ZIMBABWE Miners Federation boss Henrietta Rushwaya, pictured, accused of attempting to bribe a Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe official at the airport to let her pass through with gold will know her freedom fate today. Harare magistrate Learnmore Mapiye is today expected to deliver a ruling on her application for discharge which she made last…