THE latest figures released by the Bulawayo Fire and Ambulance Service are a devastating indictment of our collective civic responsibility.A 75 percent surge in veld fires in a single month is not merely a statistical anomaly; it is an environmental tragedy unfolding in real time right on our doorstep.Out of 126 fire emergencies attended to…
Shamaine Chirimunjiri INTRODUCING mandatory screening for pregnant women will mitigate Zimbabwe’s high incidence of postpartum depression.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — health experts said yesterday that doing this was vital as it would enable the early detection of the mental health disorder, ensure the timely treatment of the medical…
Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITER AWARD-WINNING Afro-contemporary music group Fusion 5 Mangwiro is set to stage the second edition of its AcoFusion Sessions this Friday at Cresta Jameson Hotel in Harare, promising fans a unique acoustic experience centred on intimate storytelling and live instrumentation.Dubbed AcoFusion Sessions Chapter 2: The Strings of the Ancestors, the show will feature…
Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THE June Ordinary Level examination results recorded a decline in performance, while the Advanced Level pass rate improved significantly, the Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) has said.Zimsec board chairperson Paul Mapfumo said the June examination session remained largely a supplementary sitting for candidates seeking to improve grades in selected subjects rather than…
HAZEL MARIMBIZA THE minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, has urged Zimbabwe to embrace cryptocurrency, arguing that formal regulation will unlock economic opportunities while protecting vulnerable local investors.Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions and operates on blockchain technology, allowing users to transfer value without relying on traditional banking systems.While…
Angela MtombeniENTERTAINMENT WRITER THE National Gallery of Zimbabwe and Westgate in Harare were transformed into vibrant pockets of Asia over the weekend as the inaugural Asian Cultural Festival lived up to its promise of celebrating the continent’s rich and diverse cultural heritage.The two-day festival, which concluded on Saturday, brought together seven Asian nations in an…
Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER THE International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has called for deeper collaboration with Zimbabwe to strengthen community healthcare and connect climate change programmes to national health systems.Speaking during a courtesy call on the ministry of Health and Child Care in Harare yesterday, IFRC secretary-general Jagan Chapagain said investing…
Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER ZIMBABWE’S manufacturers must urgently adopt modern production technologies or risk losing market share to aggressive regional rivals, the government has warned.The call comes as Zimbabwe seeks to expand its manufacturing base, boost exports and reduce dependence on imports through enhanced local production capacity and adherence to globally recognised quality standards.Speaking to the…
Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo THE country’s top industrial body has called on authorities to maintain coordinated fiscal and monetary policies to build lasting market confidence in the ZiG currency.Speaking at the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) Matabeleland Region annual general meeting in Bulawayo over the weekend, outgoing Matabeleland chapter president Stephen Ncube said whilst Zimbabwe’s economy…
Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo BULAWAYO police have seized illicit drugs worth over US$26 000 and arrested two suspects following targeted raids on local supply rings.Police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said in the first case, police arrested Annet Sebele, 38, and Fortune Tshabalala, 42, both of Tshabalala suburb, for allegedly dealing in dangerous drugs.“Detectives from the CID Drugs…
