THE government says it is moving in to address food shortages in 34 districts identified as food insecure across the country. While the country’s food security has improved due to an above-average 2025 harvest and stable prices, with staple foods widely available in markets, challenges remain, particularly for vulnerable groups such as women and youth….
THE country is grappling with worsening cases of malaria, with 427 people having tragically died from the disease since the beginning of the year. Last week alone, the Ministry of Health and Child Care recorded four deaths and 796 new malaria cases across the country. “Seven hundred and ninety six new malaria cases and four…
THE Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO) is establishing a long-term partnership with the Financial Gazette (Fingaz) to address persistent challenges facing micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) across the country. Fingaz is the country’s number one business publication and prime voice for industry and commerce. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ahead of…
THE late Supreme Court Judge, Justice Feliciah Chatukuta, who passed away on Saturday at 63, will be laid to rest today at Glenforest Cemetery in Harare. In a statement yesterday, the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) said there would be a church service at the late judge’s residence this morning. “On Tuesday 25 November 2025, a…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored the country’s armed forces to remain disciplined, professional and loyal in the interest of the military and Zimbabwe. Mnangagwa said this at Charles Gumbo Barracks in Harare yesterday, as the new Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), General Emmanuel Matatu, formally assumed leadership of the armed forces from General…
THE Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) is investigating bottled-water manufacturers to ensure strict compliance with safety standards amid a surge of bogus companies. This comes as the country continues to witness a surge in bogus companies bottling and distributing water without proper certification. It also comes as the CPC says it has prosecuted close to 2…
CHINA’S Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zhou Ding, has defended his country’s investment in the nation’s mining sector, categorically denying pervasive accusations of resource plunder and environmental negligence. Speaking at the Mining Media Awards in Harare, Zhou urged the media and public to judge the cooperation between China and Zimbabwe based on “facts, not fiction,” dismissing over…
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has approved the use of the new twice-yearly HIV prevention drug, lenacapavir. This comes as the country is one of 10 countries in Africa that have been selected to receive the new HIV drug to be provided by the US government to burdened nations in partnership with the…
SUPREME Court Judge Justice Feliciah Chatukuta has died. She was 63. In its condolence message yesterday, the Judiciary Service Commission (JSC) expressed its deepest sympathy to the Chatukuta family following the judge’s death on Saturday in Harare. “The Chief Justice of Zimbabwe and chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission, Justice Luke Malaba, the Judicial Service…
THE government is calling for the private sector to build more schools as the country is facing a shortfall of 1 900 schools. Speaking in the Senate on Thursday, the minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Torerai Moyo, implored private schools to register their operations with the ministry. “The major challenge we have is private…
