CITIZENS Coalition for Change (CCC) councillor forward 10 in Harare, Clayd Mashozhera who was arrested earlier this week on charges of attempted murder and malicious damage to property, has been released on US$300 bail. He was arrested together with Sunningdale MP Maureen Kademaunga, but she was later released on Wednesday after the National Prosecuting Authority…
THE country’s legislature says it is currently reviewing its 2018-2023 strategic plan to improve its operations during the tenure of the recently sworn-in 10th Parliament. Speaking at a strategic plan review event yesterday in Bulawayo, Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda said the review would result in a strong, independent and people-driven Parliament. “We…
THE government and local authorities across the country have joined hands to promote safe working spaces for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Speaking at the theme launch of the 2023 SMEs International Expo held in Harare yesterday, chief director enterprise and community development in the ministry of SMEs Farncis Gondo, said availing proper working spaces…
By Brandon Josphat THE country will, for now, continue to use the Zimbabwe dollar alongside the greenback, in order not to destabilise the economy, including prices of basic goods. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube also reiterated that authorities would dispense with the US dollar once they had put all the…
AUSTRALIA has expressed readiness to continue collaborating with Zimbabwe to improve innovative climate-smart agriculture initiatives such as Pfumvudza. Speaking during a recent review…
AUTHORITIES have launched a national blitz against careless drivers and unroadworthy vehicles, as they bid to end the country’s worsening road carnage. The offensive, which began in earnest yesterday, also seeks to flush out criminals who are operating with syndicates in the region by selling stolen luxury vehicles in Zimbabwe. In a recent memo, the…
NATIONAL Constitutional Assembly (NCA) leader Lovemore Madhuku yesterday said there is no need to restructure the Political Actors Dialogue (Polad), saying it remains the best platform for political parties to contribute to national development. This comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday said Polad would remain in place after this year’s elections amid calls from…
THE government is committed to facilitating the mechanisation of the Climate-Proofed Presidential Inputs Support Scheme — Pfumvudza/Intwasa — as part of efforts to improve efficiency in agricultural productions. Pfumvudza/Intwasa benefitted 3,5 million households across Zimbabwe in the last summer cropping season, and was the main driver behind the 58 percent rise in maize production in…
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe, the country’s largest telecommunications and technology company, has announced a major network upgrade programme in Manicaland Province. The programme, which targets 175 sites by the end of November 2023, would see Econet upgrade all its 3G sites to fourth generation, 4G/ LTE sites. In addition, the company would also deploy 30 new…
By Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat KEY stakeholders have commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa for endeavouring to strike a balance between continuity and fresh ideas in his new Cabinet line-up. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, consumer watchdogs, business representatives and labour unions also said what was now key was that Mnangagwa’s executive picks hit the…
