Godknows Matarutse SENIOR STAFF WRITER matarutseg@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF yesterday expressed concern over what it termed a shock escalation of prices of goods and services and blamed unscrupulous business entities taking advantage of the current Covid-19 lockdown. This comes as prices of mostly basic commodities have recently gone up at a time the economy has been…
Mugove Tafirenyika CHIEF WRITER tafirenyikam@dailynews.co.zw WITH the momentum towards national dialogue continuing to gather speed, as Zimbabweans cry for an end to the country’s decades-long political and economic challenges, analysts have urged the Church to step in and kick-start the talks. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the analysts also said they hoped that the ruling Zanu…
STAFF WRITER PLAYERS in the energy sector have called on authorities to scrap off duty for the importation of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and equipment to ensure a reasonable pricing model on the local market. This comes as gas prices recently increased with some outlets selling the product for up to US$2,60 per kilogramme, amid…
Emmerson Njanjamangezi SENIOR STAFF WRITER njanjamangezie@dailynews.co.zw NEWLY-elected MDC president Douglas Mwonzora was yesterday accepted into the Parliament’s Standing Rules and Orders Committee (SROC) to replace Innocent Gonese — an ally of his erstwhile colleague, Nelson Chamisa. Since the commencement of the ninth Parliament, Gonese, who is the MDC MP for Mutare Central, has been serving…
Tamary Chikiwa in BULAWAYO THERE is discord brewing between the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) and residents on whether to use devolution funds to rectify perennial water challenges or go towards the rehabilitation of roads. In 2019, Bulawayo received half of its $41 million in devolution funds from the government. In the latest council report, it…
By Emmerson Njanjamangezi SENIOR STAFF WRITER ZIMBABWE’S attempts to restore normal relations with Western powers could be in jeopardy after British prime minister Boris Johnson’s administration slapped sanctions on four top government officials. This comes amid concerns by analysts that the sanctions, which are likely to be followed by the renewal of America’s own decades-long…
AUTHORITIES arrested a senior police officer yesterday, as they continue to crack down on alleged cases of corruption involving government workers. The spokesperson of the Zimbabwe AntiCorruption Commission (Zacc), John Makamure, confirmed to the Daily News that they had nabbed the officer commanding Matabeleland North, Erasmus Makodza, over alleged abuse of office. Makamure said Makodza…
Emmerson Njanjamangezi SENIOR STAFF WRITER njanjamangezie@dailynews.co.zw COVID-19 continues to take its toll on influential Zimbabweans following the deaths of Justice Clement Phiri, Consumer Council of Zimbabwe(CCZ) boss Rosemary Siyachitema and politician Tendai Savanhu after complications from the disease. High Court judge Phiri succumbed to Covid-19-related complications on Sunday night at his home in Marondera. His…
By Tamary Chikiwa WOMEN in Bulawayo are failing to access contraceptives due to the current travel restrictions brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic. Since January 5, the government has imposed a tough lockdown with only those working in essential services permitted free movement. A dusk-to-dawn curfew is also in place with ordinary citizens not allowed…
Tariro Sajeni and Emmerson Njanjamangezi STAFF WRITERS AUTHORITIES are not yet sure that Ivermectin, the drug that the government recently approved for controlled use on Covid-19 patients, is effective in treating people infected by the lethal disease. This comes after South Africa’s Department of Health discouraged the use of Ivermectin for the management of coronavirus…
