BRANDON JOSPHATChief Writer THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) says the country will begin receiving heavy rainfall associated with thunderstorms today, following a dry spell that has persisted for nearly two to three weeks in some regions. In an advisory report yesterday, MSD said heavy rains were expected in eastern and southern parts of the country,…
MASIMBA MAKWEMBEREStaff Writer THE police have issued a stern warning against touts, saying their barbaric behaviour is causing traffic congestion and endangering the well-being of commuters. According to the police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, touts and rank marshals were loading vehicles in the middle of roads and at undesignated places, leading to traffic chaos and…
STELLA MADZIVANYIKA A CAMPAIGN to address nutrition requirements of school children across the country, the “ENOUGH campaign” run by World Vision Zimbabwe (WVZ), was launched in Harare on Friday. This comes as government statistics show that approximately 27 percent of children under the age of five are stunted, which is more than half a million…
GOVERNMENT has called on environmental stakeholders to invest in more innovative strategies in a bid to curb agricultural challenges arising from effects of climate change. Speaking during the official opening of the seed certification workshop in Bulawayo on Friday, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Lands, Obert Jiri, said climate change was a threat…
THE construction industry has welcomed the government’s efforts to stimulate investment in the energy sector through the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) deferment on capital equipment imported into the country. Zimbabwe has been facing extensive load shedding due to a shortage of power supply for both industrial and residential use.This has led to reduced…
By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have issued a fresh warning that they will deal ruthlessly with all unsanctioned gatherings and protests in the country. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — police national spokesperson Paul Nyathi also revealed yesterday that law enforcement agents had intensified their surveillance of suspicious and…
By Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE ruling Zanu PF party’s women’s league has vowed to push ahead with extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term in office beyond 2028. This comes amid dissenting voices from some sections of the war veterans who have openly opposed the proposal. Speaking during a meeting between the league and female ministers and…
BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart says the city is going through financial challenges which have had a knock-on effect on service delivery. According to the latest council minutes, Coltart highlighted that there was a need for residents to consistently pay their rates to boost the city coffers. “The city’s financial situation was not pleasing. Currently, the…
Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberem@dailynews.co.zw THE government has warned members of the public of people who are masquerading as employees of Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) soliciting for bribes to assist in acquiring driver’s licences. In a statement yesterday, the ministry of Transport urged people to follow the right channels when they want to obtain drivers’ licences. “VID…
Masimba Makwembere makwemberem@dailynews.co.zw OVER 3 000 dogs have been vaccinated against rabies after more than 2 000 cases of dog bites were recorded across the country since the beginning of the year. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) chief director, Pious Makaya, said they had decentralised the vaccination campaign…
