AFRICAN Sun Limited (ASL) has confirmed that it has signed transactional agreements for the sale of Monomotapa Hotel to Monomotapa Hospitality (Private) Limited, in which the Public Service Pension Fund has an interest. The transaction, valued at US$18 million plus VAT, includes the hotel’s land, buildings, and adjacent car park, and will be sold as…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa says he was left disheartened by the dire state of the country’s public hospitals after he recently visited some of the major health facilities in Harare. At the same time, Mnangagwa warned Zanu PF members yesterday not to use the party’s restructuring exercises to advance selfish interests and to fan divisions within…
THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has applauded Zimbabwe for making significant strides in addressing child stunting through ramped up nutrition programmes. Unicef communications specialist, Elizabeth Mupfumira, said yesterday that the government had demonstrated its commitment to improving the health and development of children in the country. “We commend the successful smart, forward-thinking investment that…
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has declared that ZimSwitch’s new headquarters will cement the company’s pivotal role in expanding digital financial…
Takudzwa DhambuSTAFF WRITERdhambut@dailynews.co.zw POLICE have delivered a major blow to carjacking syndicates, confirming the arrest of 12 suspects involved in nine separate vehicle theft and robbery cases. The arrests are part of a sweeping police operation targeting motor vehicle theft and armed robberies in Harare and its surrounding areas. “The police are conducting a comprehensive…
GUKURAHUNDI outreach programme is pushing full steam ahead, undeterred by legal challenges or initial logistical hiccups. That is the firm declaration from the President of the National Council of Chiefs, Chief Mtshane Khumalo, The resolute stance came just after the Bulawayo High Court, on Tuesday, threw out an urgent application by opposition party Zapu that…
THE housing crisis in Bulawayo has reached alarming levels, with the city’s housing waiting list skyrocketing to a staggering 142 000 applicants. According to recent council minutes, Bulawayo mayor David Coltart expressed deep concern over the escalating backlog. “We are concerned over the housing waiting list, which has grown to 142 000,” Coltart stated. He…
FIFTEEN local companies are currently on a trade seller mission to Beira, Mozambique, to identify market opportunities for the growth of the country’s export receipts. The country’s principal trade promotion body, ZimTrade, is organising a high-level outward business mission which runs from July1-3, 2025. This initiative builds upon the strategic groundwork laid by ZimTrade’s recent…
MUKURU is significantly advancing financial inclusion for smallholder farmers within Zimbabwe’s vital tobacco sector through its MukuruPay platform and Mukuru Wallet. The…
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) is taking proactive steps to safeguard data and bolster the digital economy, citing the substantial daily flow of Zimbabweans into South Africa. This focus on cross-border data security was underscored during the Monday signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Potraz and South Africa’s Information…
