By Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat THE country’s payment system will remain anchored in the multi-currency system, with the newly-launched ZiG providing…
AUTHORITIES have confirmed malaria killed five people in one week in March, bringing the tally of deaths from the disease to 15 this year. This comes amid reports that cases of malaria were on the rise in the country. In its latest disease surveillance report for the week ending March 24, Health ministry said, the…
NEARLY US$5 million is required for Harare to meet its daily water supplies and the government has since availed US$1,5 million to finance the resuscitation of the capital’s water supply requirements. This emerged yesterday during the post-Cabinet press briefing where Information minister Jenfan Muswere also confirmed that the government was working on improving Bulawayo’s water…
Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw THREE Harare female sex workers, who were arrested for allegedly robbing their potential client of US$40 and other valuables following a misunderstanding over the charged price for a sexual session, have been remanded in custody. They return to court today for bail application. The three, Aisha Marira, 19, Panashe Kamunhu, 24, and…
IN a move that will rattle private road contractors who have been living off local authorities, Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara) is set to provide councils with equipment and fuel for road rehabilitation. This comes as Zinara and local authorities have been blaming each other for the poor state of roads with the latter accusing…
THERE is now a growing appreciation among bickering opposition leaders that they need to work together and to engage in national dialogue in their own interest and that of the country. This comes as the acting president of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), Welshman Ncube, has been leading the push for opposition unity —…
DEBATES and differences of opinion are healthy in a democracy. They help to build consensus and to create constructive tension out of…
Nyasha Kunyiswa kunyiswan@dailynews.co.zw PRESIDENTIAL Affairs minister Lovemore Matuke has warned government and Zanu PF officials against breaking protocol when seeking an audience with President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Speaking during a familiarisation session with Harare province administration in the capital yesterday, Matuke said those who wanted to speak to the president should first consult their provincial ministers….
IT IS all systems go for this morning’s well-attended meeting in Harare between the new governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has come under pressure to build more primary schools as the demand has sharply increased over the years owing to the local authority’s growing population. This comes amid revelations by the council in a recent report that Bulawayo urgently needs an additional 25 primary schools to ease congestion. Speaking during…

