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Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangag­wa has implored global diplomats to facilitate objective reporting and strengthen trade to ensure Zimba­bwe’s shared prosperity. In his address to the heads of diplomatic missions and international organisations ac­credited to Zimbabwe in the capital at New Year’s reception, Mnangagwa said 2026 sig­nalled a renewed commitment to cooperation and…

Brandon Josphat CHIEF WRITER STAKEHOLDERS fear a fresh wave of price hikes and inflation following a sharp increase in national fuel prices yesterday. The Zimbabwe Energy Regula­tory Authority (Zera) announced that petrol has jumped from US$1.56 to US$1.71 per litre, while diesel spiked from US$1.52 to US$1.77. Zera noted that prices would have hit US$1.90…

Masimba Makwembere THE minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora says 20 aspiring nurses have been arrested in the past five years for using forged O-Level results. He revealed these alarming statistics in the National Assembly on Wednes­day, noting that the arrests occurred fol­lowing rigorous credential verification. “The prevalence of fraudulent cer­tificates over the past five years…

ARMED robbers vanished with US$78 141 and R501,820 after a brazen early morning raid on a Bulawayo financial services outlet on Wednesday. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed that investigations were ongoing following the daring heist. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a case of armed robbery which occurred on March…

THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) yesterday urged all those who are against the government’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 to prioritise dialogue over protests.ZCC president, Ignatius Makumbe, told the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — that such important national issues required the building of bridges rather than confrontational activism.This comes as…

THE government is concerned about the threat from illegal seed dealers and unlicensed buyers to the country’s key tobacco industry.Opening the 2026 tobacco marketing season in Harare yesterday, the minister of Finance Mthuli Ncube said these nefarious activities needed to be stopped at all costs.This comes after the first tobacco bale fetched US$4,60 per kg…

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is intensifying efforts to address resistance to the use of the ZiG in the Matabeleland region.This comes after Matabeleland emerged as one of the regions most reluctant to adopt ZiG following is introduction in April 2024, with many residents continuing to prefer the rand and the US dollar for…

PARLIAMENT has called for the government to invest more in strengthening crime prevention and detection mechanisms, through enhanced policing, intelligence-led investigations, and improved forensic capacity, in order to curb the surge of crime in the country.This comes as Zimbabwe is currently witnessing a surge in crimes that include murder, armed robbery and rape, raising concern…

NEONATAL deaths in Zimbabwe have increased while maternal deaths have significantly decreased, the minister of Health, Douglas Mombeshora, said yesterday.Speaking during Zimbabwe reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, adolescent health and nutrition (RMNCAHN) conference in Harare, Mombeshora said the country has made progress in reducing the number of women who die during pregnancy and childbirth.“Over the past…

THE planned floating solar project on Lake Kariba has secured US$400 million that will allow the novel venture to generate 1 000 megawatts when it comes on stream.Spearheaded by Green Hybrid Power Private Limited, the innovative project is now on course to become Africa’s first large-scale floating solar plant once construction works begin later this…