Brighton Muronzereyi and Blessings Mashaya KEY stakeholders are praying that the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, will cheer up hard-pressed workers, consumers and businesses when he presents his 2026 National Budget in Harare tomorrow. This comes as Treasury continues to face a financial crunch despite Ncube having recently promised to review a number of taxes…
THE country is grappling with worsening cases of malaria, with 427 people having tragically died from the disease since the beginning of the year. Last week alone, the Ministry of Health and Child Care recorded four deaths and 796 new malaria cases across the country. “Seven hundred and ninety six new malaria cases and four…
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has received an application from Union Peak Thermal Zim (Private) Limited to construct a 100-megawatt (MW) coal-fired thermal power plant in Kwekwe, Midlands province. In a notice yesterday, Zera confirmed the company was seeking a licence to construct, own, operate, and maintain the facility. The power generated would be…
Takudzwa Dhambu THE government is stepping up to tackle rising online gender-based violence (GBV), including cyberbullying and image abuse. Speaking on behalf of Women Affairs minister Monica Mutsvangwa at the launch of the United Nations Women 16 Days of Activism against GBV, the chief director for gender and women affairs, Lilian Matsika, stated that emerging…
Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A WOMAN from Tsholotsho District has appeared before the courts in Bulawayo facing allegations of sexually abusing two minor boys. The woman, from Sipepa, whose identity is being withheld to protect the minors, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Lungile Ncube. She pleaded not guilty to the charge of engaging in sexual…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE Civil Protection Unit (CPU) is imploring Bulawayo residents to take an active role in disaster preparedness, stressing that community involvement is key to minimising risks and protecting lives. Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting yesterday, CPU provincial chairperson and director for local government, Tswagai Fikile Marovatsanga called on communities to remain…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored the country’s armed forces to remain disciplined, professional and loyal in the interest of the military and Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa said this at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday, as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), General Emmanuel Matatu, formally assumed leadership of the armed forces from General…
THE Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO) is establishing a long-term partnership with the Financial Gazette (Fingaz) to address persistent challenges facing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Fingaz is the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ahead of…
THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is investigating bottled-water manufacturers to ensure strict compliance with safety standards amid a surge of bogus companies. This comes as the country continues to witness a surge in bogus companies bottling and distributing water without proper certification. It also comes as the CPC says it has prosecuted close to 2…
THE government has called on private players to invest in village business units (VBUs), a transformative approach to rural development. Speaking at a Jairos Jiri Vocational Training Centre event in Umguza district yesterday, the Agricultural and Rural Development Advisory Services (ARDAS) rural development director, Leonard Munamati, said VBUs were key in improving livelihoods. “To support…
