THE minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe, says he is meeting with stakeholders in the transport sector on Monday to address the recent hike in transport fares triggered by rising fuel prices.This comes as the Zimbabwe Regulatory Authority (Zera) hiked the prices of diesel from US$1,77 to US$2,05, while petrol jumped from US$1,71 to US$2,17.The…
THE Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) has launched its Strategic Plan (2026-2030), placing communities, wellbeing and resilience at the centre of its vision for the next five years.At a time when many Zimbabweans continue to navigate the effects of climate change, economic strain and public health challenges, the organisation says its renewed focus is on…
ZIMBABWEANS woke up yesterday to a grim, yet sadly predictable, reality at the service station.In the span of just two weeks, the price of petrol has leaped from US$1.77 to US$2.17, while diesel followed a similar trajectory to US$2.02.This is not merely a fluctuation; it is an economic earthquake. As the conflict in the Middle…
GOSPEL artiste Tembalami is set to take his Fire in Every City tour to Bulawayo tomorrow, with a performance lined up at Wealthy Word International.The tour, which has been billed as a spiritual showcase, will see the musician and a team of supporting acts spreading a message of hope and redemption to audiences in various…
FORMER presidential aspirant, Elisabeth Valerio, has called on African entrepreneurs to urgently reposition their enterprises for continental trade, warning that failure to build production capacity and coordination could leave the continent exposed in an increasingly competitive global economy.Valerio, who is also founder of the Entrepreneurial and Leadership Initiative for Sustainability in Africa (ELISA), said that…
THERE is growing local apprehension about the conflict in the Middle East, with key stakeholders imploring authorities yesterday to intervene urgently to cushion business and consumers from the raging war’s negative economic impact.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — both labour and business leaders were fearful that prices of basic…
SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, says public consultations on the proposed Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 will proceed as scheduled, despite challenges caused by heavy rains that have rendered some areas inaccessible due to damaged bridges.This comes as the consultations are set to start on 30 March with heavy rains continuing washing-away some…
DYNAMOS registered their second win of the season following a 2-0 victory over Bulawayo Chiefs at Barbourfields Stadium yesterday.Two late goals by substitute forwards Jairos Kasondo and Frank Agyemang propelled the Glamour Boys to a deserved victory, which took their points tally to seven—two behind current log leaders CAPS United.DeMbare, who drew 2-all with Highlanders…
THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) says the proposed policy to restrict children from accessing social media must be comprehensive and carefully balanced to protect minors while safeguarding their constitutional rights.This comes as the government says it is actively working on legislation that could ban children under the age of 18 from accessing certain social…
THE government’s planned constitutional amendments will strip citizens of their sovereign rights, the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) said yesterday.This comes as Parliament will conduct nationwide public hearings on the proposed law changes from March 30 to April 2.“We are deeply concerned that the amendments proposed in the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Bill…
