HARARE Mayor Jacob Mafume says the city council has frozen the payment of hefty salaries to its top executives, pending negotiations with the senior employees. The decision comes after it emerged that the town clerk, Hosiah Chisango, was earning US$30 000 per month during the ongoing commission of Inquiry into the affairs of Harare instituted…
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has launched a probe into allegations of sexual harassment in institutions of higher learning. In this regard, ZGC chairperson, Margret Mukahanana-Sangarwe, invited victims and witnesses last week to come forward with detailed evidence. “It is hereby notified that, in terms of section 5 of the Zimbabwe Gender Commission Act, the…
THE Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) has expressed concern over the growing number of bogus lawyers saying stakeholders should avoid paying for services outside the law firm offices. Speaking at a media training in Bulawayo yesterday, the LSZ president, Lison Ncube, urged journalists to help in flashing out bogus lawyers. “The Law Society remains concerned…
THE Broadcasting Authority of Zimbabwe (Baz) says the authority is open to issuing more licences for both television and radio. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday during 3Ktv’s third anniversary celebration on Friday, Baz chief executive officer, Tendai Kapumha, said they would avail new licences at the appropriate time. “We still have space for…
COUNCILLORS in Matabeleland North Province are undergoing a government-sponsored heritage-based training programme meant to inculcate a sense of national pride in them when discharging their mandates in local authorities. Speaking during one such training workshop yesterday, the minister of Local Government Daniel Garwe said various topics would be covered, with tutors from the Herbert Chitepo…
THE country’s electricity supply situation is set to worsen in the coming weeks, after Zesa confirmed yesterday that it would take two key generators at Hwange Power Station off the grid for maintenance. At the same time, Zesa also said it would do everything in its power to ensure a relatively stable supply of power…
ZIMBABWE’s leading independent national television station, 3Ktv, continues to impress and excite the country. This saw key stakeholders once again extolling the…
THE government has implored citizens in flood-hit low-lying areas to evacuate to safer shelters when necessary to prevent tragedies. This comes as the heavy rains currently pounding most parts of the country since last week have killed at least nine people and left a trail of destruction in many areas, bringing the recorded death toll…
THE government says it is actively transforming food systems, enhancing agro-ecological practices, and promoting the production of traditional grains to ensure national food and nutrition security. Addressing stakeholders at a workshop to review the Enhancing of the Resilience of Vulnerable Households (ERVHIZ) project, which is being implemented in Matabeleland South Province yesterday, Lands minister Anxious…
Brandon JosphatCHIEF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw MDC leader Douglas Mwonzora says opposition parties should change their attitude and stop undermining each other if they are to become a strong and vibrant progressive force. This comes amid serious bloodletting within opposition ranks that has led to numerous splits that have weakened the alternative and strengthened the ruling Zanu PF’s…
