THE Ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife is set to upgrade the Meteorological Services Department (MSD)’s radar sites with solar power systems. This, the ministry said, is aimed at ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply for the country’s weather monitoring infrastructure. “The ministry of Environment, Climate and Wildlife wishes to invite companies registered with…
FIBRE cement manufacturer, Turnall Holdings Limited, is targeting regional markets and has upgraded its Bulawayo plant to revive exports next year. The listed building materials producer indicated that it was overhauling the Bulawayo sheeting facility as part of a broader capital expenditure push aimed at expanding production capacity and modernising product offerings. “Resumption of export…
AUTHORITIES are stepping up their campaign against all those who abuse social media by inciting anarchy in the country and recklessly soiling the names of other people. This comes as the government is mulling amending the Cyber and Data Protection Act, to bring in tougher measures that will deal decisively with socia media trolls. Speaking…
THE Harare City Council (HCC) has compensated Pinnacle Property Holdings for the land it had lost to invaders more than a decade ago. This comes after the ministry of Local Government said it would transfer 51 hectares of land covering 12 properties in Harare to Pinnacle as compensation. “As you know, we have heard of…
AUTHORITIES at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have expressed concern over the lack of adequate operational equipment, adding nurses and doctors were stressed due to working without proper tools. The hospital is the largest referral centre in the Matabeleland region. Speaking on the sidelines of a handover ceremony where Nedbank Zimbabwe donated four orthopaedic beds…
By Rutendo Ngara THE High Court has ordered the minister of Home Affairs, Kazembe Kazembe, and Police Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba to pay US$2 000 in damages for harm caused to Nqobizitha Ndlovu by police actions. Ndlovu was allegedly assaulted by police officer Nelson Mutsaka after a pirate taxi driver reported him at Western Commonage…
ZANU PF has retained the Gutu East and Insiza North parliamentary seats in the weekend’s byelections, solidifying its grip on the constituencies. The by-elections were triggered by the expulsion of Gutu East MP Benjamin Ganyiwa from Zanu PF and the death of Insiza North legislator Farai Taruvinga. According to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec), Zanu…
BAKERS Inn has distributed 152 container stores nationwide as part of a broader strategy to promote community entrepreneurship, mainly among women while also optimising its supply chains. The container store model stands out as a game-changer in Zimbabwe’s retail sector, especially at a time when most businesses are struggling to grow volumes due to supply…
THE Ministry of Agriculture is engaging fiscal authorities to secure tax holidays for horticultural producers, aiming to boost capital investments in the sector. The development is set to enhance growth, improve productivity, and attract more investment in horticulture, directly contributing to the industry’s economic vitality. Speaking on the sidelines of the horticulture development workshop in…
CHANGING the law to allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa and legislators to remain in office beyond 2028 will not be difficult once authorities make up their minds about this. So says Attorney General Virginia Mabiza, who adds that she is waiting for instructions from the government to allow her to kickstart the process. This comes after…

