THE government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving universal access to clean, reliable, and affordable energy by 2030. This target is part of a broader national effort to modernise the energy sector and significantly reduce carbon emissions. Addressing delegates during the 16th session of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Assembly in Abu Dhabi over…
THE police have implored school authorities and parents to channel school fees and other tuition-related payments through recognised financial institutions as a way of reducing the risk of robbery and theft at learning institutions. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said handling large sums of cash at schools exposed them to criminal…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has officially sanctioned breathalyser tests for police use to crack down on rampant drunk driving. The move aims to improve road safety, enforce traffic laws effectively, and reduce the preventable loss of life on national roads. This followed the festive season introduction of drones to monitor bus ranks and increased police deployments…
PARLIAMENT will next month summon ministries and local authorities to account for failing to submit financial statements. This comes as the office of the Auditor-General (AG) has exposed deep-seated governance rot in government ministries and local authorities, including failures to account for procured goods and services. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday yesterday, the…
THE National Blood Service of Zimbabwe (NBSZ) will launch a new campaign today to replenish its severely depleted blood stocks. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper— NBSZ blood supply executive, Menard Mutenherwa, said yesterday that the drive was targeting to harvest more than 2 500 units of blood, to stabilise…
THE government says it is engaging global technology giants, Google and Meta, to create pathways that will allow local content creators to monetise their work. The move is aimed at unlocking digital economy opportunities, protecting intellectual property, and ensuring fair returns for locally produced online content. Speaking to the media in Harare yesterday, the minister…
THE Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority has reviewed fuel prices in both foreign and local currency for January. Diesel in local currency was ZiG41.68 and will now cost ZiG39.27 per litre. In foreign currency, diesel was trading at US$1.59 and will now cost US$1.52 per litre. Petrol in local currency now costs ZiG40.78, up from ZiG40.58…
MEMBERS of the public should remain vigilant as more inclement weather is expected around the country going into the New Year. So advises the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) as heavy rains continue to lash many parts of the country, resulting in significant flooding in low-lying areas, as well as damage to key infrastructure like roads…
AUTHORITIES have stepped up their hunt for a ruthless Guruve serial killer. In this regard, the military has now deployed heavily armed soldiers there to complement the work of law enforcement agents that are on the ground. This comes as many petrified villagers in the area where the chief suspect in the gruesome murders, Anymore…
A 27-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for 34 years by the Karoi Magistrate’s Court for raping his 17-year-old niece. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the offender was sentenced to 17 years for each count and will serve the two jail terms concurrently. “On an unknown date in July 2025, the victim lost her…
