Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE widespread manipulation of public contracts through opaque bidding and weak oversight is stifling national development and draining the country’s scarce public resources.So says Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ), which has implored authorities to do more to strengthen the country’s governance and public procurement systems to mitigate Zimbabwe’s worsening corruption crisis.Speaking during an…

Brandon JosphatPOLITICAL EDITOR SIX war veterans who vigorously opposed Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3 (CAA3) before it came into effect, are escalating their fight against the new law.The former freedom fighters — Reuben Zulu, Godfrey Gurira, Shoorai Nyamangodo, Joseph Chinyangare, Digmore Knowledge Ndiya and Joseph Chinguwa — are now seeking direct access to the Constitutional…

Shamaine ChirimujiriSTAFF WRITER THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe has launched a campaign targeting social media influencers promoting illegal medicines online.The regulator yesterday engaged content creators to familiarise them with laws governing medicine advertising after noting a surge in promotional content being published without the required approval under the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act.MCAZ…

Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THE City of Harare has confirmed a scabies outbreak, with most reported cases involving children under 12 years old.Scabies is a contagious skin condition caused by microscopic mites that burrow into the skin, triggering intense itching and rashes.In a statement issued yesterday, the local authority said the outbreak was first detected in…

Yvonne Ncubein Bulawayo A WOMAN who stole R68 500 meant for her cousin’s bail has escaped an immediate prison sentence.Lesley Mudemba, 34, was convicted of theft of trust property by Bulawayo magistrate Challenge Mahembe, who yesterday strongly criticised her for betraying the confidence placed in her by a close relative.Mahembe sentenced Mudemba to four years’…