THE heartbeat of any democracy is the participation of its people. On Monday, that heartbeat was strong and steady as thousands of Zimbabweans thronged 21 of the 65 scheduled public hearings for Constitutional Amendment Number 3 bill. From the bustling halls of Harare to the community centres in rural districts, the message was clear, citizens…
THE Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) has urged authorities to adopt a public health approach to drug and substance abuse. The organisation said Zimbabwe must prioritise a response focused on care, recovery, and harm reduction rather than punitive measures. In a statement yesterday, ZCLDN called for urgent reforms that prioritise treatment and rehabilitation…
ECOBANK and the United Methodist Church (UMC) yesterday signed a partnership to boost women’s financial literacy and credit access. Speaking in an interview with the Daily News, Ecobank Sadc business executive Patricia Mungwadzi Musemesi said the partnership sought to make it easier for women to access financial services and gain knowledge that will help them…
THE Global Fund has allocated the country nearly US$413 million towards the fight against HIV/Aids, tuberculosis and malaria. The Ministry of Health and Child Care said yesterday that the much-needed funding from the international public-private partnership and financing institution would strengthen Zimbabwe’s response to the three deadly diseases. “For the 2026-28 allocation period, the Glob…
THE government has lifted the suspension of land-use changes by local authorities, paving the way for the rollout of a structured programme aimed at strengthening town planning systems across the country. This comes after the moratorium, which had been imposed in May 2025, barred local authorities from processing or approving applications related to changes in…
THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (Mcaz) has recalled a batch of Citro-Soda sachets over concerns of contamination. Citro-Soda sachets are used to treat heartburn, indigestion, and urinary tract infections. Mcaz director general Richard Rukwata urged all licensed pharmaceutical wholesalers, pharmacies, public and private clinics, and hospitals to quarantine and cease distribution of the affected…
THREE gold panners initially accused of a violent machete attack were acquitted after the State failed to prove its case. Tinashe Moyo, 32, Lloyd Dube, 29, and Kudakwashe Ndlovu, 35, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate Matthew Mutiro facing a charge of assault following a dispute over gold proceeds at a mining site in Inyathi. The…
POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a manhunt for a 54-year-old man accused of fatally assaulting his wife in Umguza. The deceased, Samkeliso Adams, 47, allegedly died after being brutally attacked by her husband, Titus Masiya, in Lovendale during the early hours of Sunday. Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele yesterday said the incident was triggered by…
A HARARE businessman appeared in court yesterday facing allegations of orchestrating a US$368 000 money laundering scheme involving chemical imports. Director of Tamir Customs Clearing (Private) Limited, Peter Bhachi, appeared before Harare magistrate Jessie Kufa charged with contravening the Exchange Control Act as well as the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act. The State…
THE government has moved to reduce the cost of doing business by cutting licences, permits, levies and fees across key sectors of the economy, including financial services, manufacturing and health.This comes as the reforms are expected to ease operational costs for businesses and improve compliance by simplifying regulatory processes.Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare…
