HEALTH experts have urged authorities to strengthen the country’s health infrastructure in order to curb the spread of cholera. This comes as the resort town of Kariba was hit by a cholera outbreak last week, recording five cases and one death in the Gatshe Gatshe area. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, president of the…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has been forced to double the number of its security guards after a bid to replace human security with modern technology hit a brick wall. According to recent council meeting minutes, the local authority had reduced its security guards manning council facilities such as schools, offices, halls and clinics, among…
Brandon Josphat andBrighton MuronzereyiSTAFF WRITERS DIPLOMATS, business leaders and economic experts are growing increasingly anxious over the worsening political crisis in neighbouring Mozambique. This comes amid fears that if the unrest is not resolved quickly, it will negatively impact key supply chains and trade relations between the two countries — piling more pressure on Zimbabwe’s…
STAFF WRITER ECONET Wireless’ high-speed broadband package, Smartbiz, continues to elicit strong customer praise as users speak out on its reliability, affordability and great user experience in a local digital landscape that is becoming more competitive and undergoing tremendous change.Launched earlier this year, Econet’s cost-effective broadband solution for corporates, small-to-medium business enterprises, central and local…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A ZIMBABWE National Army (ZNA) member stationed at Inkomo Barracks in Nyabira, yesterday appeared before the Harare Magistrates’ Courts facing five counts of armed robbery.Tafadzwa Chakuteta is jointly charged with Sarezi Shonhiwa and Willye Chirau.The trio appeared before magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa who advised them to apply for bail at the High Court…
Almot MaqoloStaff Writer DAIRIBORD Zimbabwe (Dairibord), is expected to achieve a modest revenue growth in 2024, due to the adverse effects of an El Niño-induced drought.The drought has slowed overall economic growth, increased food inflation, and reduced raw milk production, creating a challenging environment for all businesses in the economy.In the first half of 2024,…
Brandon JosphatSENIOR STAFF WRITERjosphatbl@dailynews.co.zw POWER utility, Zesa, has confirmed that Hwange Thermal Power Station is down, resulting in reduced power supplies in the country.This comes as the country as of yesterday generated 1 048 megawatts (MW) against an average daily demand of 1 700MW, resulting in rolling power cuts across Zimbabwe.“Zesa would like to advise…
Staff Writer PROPARCO has teamed up with Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe to offer a EUR 5 million EURIZ facility aimed at improving long-term financing access for local farmers.Access to affordable, long-term finance remains a significant barrier for Zimbabwean farmers.The EURIZ facility, supported by European Union funding, is part of the Team Europe Initiative on Greener and…
Nyasha KunyiswaSENIOR STAFF WRITERkunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw THE Harare City Council (HCC) has proposed a US$548,195 million budget for next year which they say will focus on improving the local authority’s service delivery.Delivering the city’s 2025 budget in Harare yesterday, the council’s finance and development committee chairperson Costa Mande said the budget would, among other things, prioritise improved…
STAFF WRITER THE Marketers Association of Zimbabwe (MAZ) has ushered in a new era of leadership, aimed at fostering innovation and growth within both the marketing profession and the Association.During the Annual General Meeting held on October 17, elections were conducted, resulting in the appointment of six new board members. These members are Aman Jyoti,…
