Editorial Comment

AI policing the way to go

THE police’s decision to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in Bulawayo is a significant step towards enhancing crime prevention in the city. In an article in this edition, the police, in partnership with the Bulawayo Business Against Crime Forum of Zimbabwe and several church groups, recently introduced the Smart City Surveillance System to help curb crime…

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Police tap into AI for surveillance, crime prevention

AS TECHNOLOGY advances and criminals adapt to new techniques, the police in Bulawayo are embracing artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance crime prevention in the city. AI — a branch of science and engineering dedicated to creating machines that can perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence — is being leveraged by law enforcement to detect patterns in…

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Business

‘E-wallets key to financial inclusion in Africa’

FINANCIAL experts have hailed the growth of e-wallets, citing their significance in driving African economies forward. Charles Mutama, chief executive officer and global business director at BidVerse Capital, emphasised the transformative role of e-wallets in promoting financial inclusion across the continent. In an interview, Mutama stressed that e-wallets serve as a vital tool for individuals…

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Dad in court for raping, impregnating daughter

A 48-YEAR OLD man from Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North Province, has been taken to court following allegations of raping and impregnating his 14-yearold biological daughter. The man, who cannot be named to protect the victim, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Vivian Ndlovu facing two counts of rape. He pleaded not guilty to the charge and was…

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Zanu PF is not hostile to talks… party also open to being engaged about deferring polls

By Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat ZANU PF has given its strongest hint to date that it is open to the holding of all-inclusive national dialogue that could lead to the 2028 elections being deferred. The ruling party’s secretary general, Obert Mpofu, told the Daily News yesterday that although they had not yet received formal…

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Bulawayo business woman up for domestic abuse

Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A PROMINENT Bulawayo businesswoman Pamela Mwapaura, 41, was yesterday dragged to court on allegations of abusing her husband. Mwapaura, a multiple-awardwinning fashion designer, appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing charges of physical abuse and malicious damage to property. She pleaded not guilty to the charges and was remanded out of…

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Thunderstorms to hammer Zimbabwe

Brandon Josphat SENIOR STAFF WRITER josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned of heavy thunderstorms in many parts of the country starting today until the weekend. In this regard, it has advised members of the public to take precautionary measures to avoid getting caught up in the expected bad weather. At the same time,…

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Harare’s Morton Jaffray under maintenance

By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Harare City Council (HCC) yesterday said they are going to temporarily close main waterworks that supply water in Harare for maintenance for two days, a situation likely to see most taps in the capital dry. HCC acting town clerk Phakamile Moyo confirmed the temporary closure of the two main water…

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Government spotlights summer wheat production

Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw THE government is working on seed breeding summer wheat crops to reduce imports and improve yields. This comes as Zimbabwe is currently importing 30 percent of its wheat requirements and diluting it with the locally produced winter wheat crop. However, through funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the government is working…

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