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Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR TODAY’s mid-term budget review by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube needs to protect the gains made in stabilising the ZiG and prices of basic goods, consumer watchdogs, labour unions and business leaders said yesterday.This comes as the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — will hold a highly-anticipated and already well-subscribed…

Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES are watching closely those who appear hellbent on creating chaos in the country, President Emmerson Mnangagwa warned yesterday.Addressing the Zanu PF politburo in Harare, Mnangagwa also urged Zimbabweans to remain united in the interest of the nation.This comes as pressure groups and political activists have called for a national shutdown tomorrow,…

POLITICAL EDITOR THE commissioning of Kasambabezi Border Post in Binga will enhance regional trade, migration management, and local economic growth, officials say.This comes after Vice President Kembo Mohadi officially commissioned the Kasambabezi Border Post in Binga last week, marking a major milestone in the government’s drive to modernise border infrastructure and strengthen regional connectivity.The Kasambabezi…

Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo MINING industry players are exploring new growth opportunities and advancing value-addition initiatives at Mine Entra 2026 that started yesterday in Bulawayo.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — yesterday, Zimbabwe Miners Federation (ZMF) chief executive officer Wellington Takavarasha said the platform would be used to showcase opportunities within…

Tapiwa Chirumeand Yvonne NcubeSTAFF WRITERS AN 84-YEAR-OLD Buhera man burned to death after a fire guard blaze he started suddenly shifted in strong winds. Fibion Munjoma, of Mupariri Village under Chief Nyashanu in Dorowa, Buhera, was making fire guards near his cattle pen when strong winds caused the blaze to spread rapidly towards him.Confirming the…

 Brandon Josphat POLITICAL EDITOR THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has made an urgent appeal to authorities and other key stakeholders to prioritise peace and national dialogue to de-escalate tensions ahead of Friday’s planned national shutdown. At the same time, the ZCC also called for restraint by security forces yesterday against those who may decide…

 Brighton Muronzereyi CHIEF WRITER AUTHORITIES plan to introduce stricter rules and heavier fines for people who pollute water and harm the environment. So says the Environmental Management Agency of Zimbabwe (Ema), which underlined yesterday that current fines and other measures aimed at deterring damage to the environment were not adequate. Appearing in Parliament, Ema’s environmental…

Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITERCABINET has approved a landmark Municipal Police and Courts Bill, paving the way for dedicated municipal courts and local police units nationwide.The proposed law comes as local authorities across the country grapple with traffic congestion, illegal vending, environmental violations and other urban management challenges.Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, the minister…

Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER THE suspension of USAid funding in 2025 severely disrupted critical health and child protection services for over 120 000 Zimbabweans, the Family Aids Caring Trust (FACT) has revealed. This comes after the United States (US) announced earlier this year that it would wind down health assistance to Zimbabwe following the collapse…

Brighton MuronzereyiCHIEF WRITERZIMBABWE has warned that rapidly evolving artificial intelligence and digital connectivity are exposing developing nations to increasingly sophisticated and persistent cyberthreats.The development follows the expansion of digital financial systems and improved Internet connectivity, which have heightened the need for robust cybersecurity safeguards for government institutions, businesses and citizens.Speaking in New York on Monday…