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‘Sparing the rod hurting schools’… teachers say, as they demand return of corporal punishment

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Blessings Mashaya and Thabiso Mutirwara THE government needs to reintroduce corporal punishment in schools to curb the rampant indiscipline that is now threatening the country’s education sector, stressed school heads say. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the president of the National Association of Secondary Schools, Cephas Mutumhe, said…

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Harare-Istanbul direct flights expected by 2026

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ZIMBABWE and Turkey are finalising negotia­tions for the resumption of direct flights between Harare and Istanbul by 2026, a move expected to boost trade, tourism, and investment between the two nations. Speaking at the Turkish National Day celebrations in Harare this week, Foreign Affairs ministry permanent secretary Albert Chimbindi said discussions between civil aviation authorities…

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Chimombe, Mpofu in a fix

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Rutendo Ngara SENIOR STAFF WRITER CONVICTED business­men Moses Mpofu and Mike Chimombe are in hot water. This comes after the State notified the court yesterday that it had drafted an application that seeks to confis­cate their properties believed to be proceeds of crime. The two men were convicted of fraud last month involving US$7 mil­lion…

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Tourism investment creates jobs in Vic Falls

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THE government reports that the country’s tourism industry is on the rise, generating new employment opportunities through increasing investments in Victoria Falls. This follows the government’s commissioning of a state-of-the-art US$2 million helipad in Victoria Falls on Wednesday, built by Zambezi Helicopters. Speaking on the sidelines of the event, the minister of Tourism and Hospitality,…

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‘Ambassadors must elevate Zim’

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POLITICAL EDITOR PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday called upon the country’s ambassadors to work diligently to promote the country’s development and create opportunities for locals to secure posi­tions in international organisations. Speaking during his meeting with ambassadors at State House yesterday, Mnangagwa said he expected them to support the government’s development efforts. “Your missions should function…

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Mayor urges mental health in cancer care

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Staff writer in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO Mayor David Coltart has called for mental health services to be fully integrated into breast cancer care, stressing that support for patients’ psychological health is as crucial as medical treatment. Speaking at the Bulawayo City Council (BCC)’s breast cancer awareness campaign on Thursday, Coltart highlighted the psychologi­cal challenges breast cancer…

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Gweru doubles down on social

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Tapiwa Chirume GWERU City Council has proposed a ZiG2,13 billion budget for 2026 that focuses on revamping critical infrastructure and enhancing service delivery, with priority given to improving water supply, upgrading sewer systems, and rehabilitating the city’s ageing road network. Presenting the budget on Thursday, finance com­mittee deputy chairperson Fortunate Mlambo said the 2026 budget…

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AirZim adds third weekly flight

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AIR Zimbabwe has announced an increase in flight frequency between Harare and Dar es Salaam, adding a third weekly service to meet rising passenger demand ahead of the festive season.  The national carrier is currently operating flights to Tanzania’s commercial capital every Tuesday and Saturday.  The national carrier’s public relations officer, Portia Sigauke, confirmed the…

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HCC slashes fees to spur business

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IN A bid to stimulate small business growth and formal­ise the city’s enterprise sector, the Harare City Council (HCC) has slashed shop licence fees by 50 percent in its proposed US$690,8 million 2026 budget. The budget represents a sig­nificant 19 percent increase over last year’s allocation of US$548,2 million. Presenting the budget yesterday, Finance committee…

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Zanu PF in bid to ‘close ranks’. . . sets up a conflict resolution committee to unite party

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POLITICAL EDITOR THE ruling Zanu PF is stepping up its push to unite the party in the wake of the recent simmering tensions within the former liberation movement. In this regard, the party recently set up a dedicated conflict resolution and management committee, which is tasked with mediating and resolving all disputes among Zanu PF…

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