PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on women to utilise information and communication technology (ICT) skills to empower themselves financially and contribute to the development of the economy. Speaking at a Women in Business Global graduation ceremony in Bulawayo yesterday, Mnangagwa said ICTs played a crucial role in the empowerment of women. “As our society becomes…

THE government is setting up 14 water reservoirs in Matabeleland South Province as it bids to curb trans- boundary diseases being spread by illegal movement of cattle between Zimbabwe and Botswana. This comes amid reports that villagers along the border line are resorting to driving their animals to the Botswana side for greener pastures and…

GOVERNMENT says it is committed to supporting persons with hearing impairments by ensuring they have access to adequate healthcare services. Speaking at the World Hearing Day commemorations yesterday, Bulawayo provincial medical director Maphios Siamuchembu said the government is working with several partners to support persons with hearing impairments although no information is available in the…

GOVERNMENT has constructed 14 reservoirs in Matabeleland South Province to stop livestock from Zimbabwe from crossing into neighbouring Botswana in search of pastures and water. The construction of the water reservoirs will also curb trans-boundary diseases such as foot and mouth. This comes as local villagers living along the Botswana-Zimbabwe border are reported to drive…

UNICEF has issued an alert of a possible cholera outbreak in the country before making an appeal for US$8 million for emergency responses to contain the spread of the communicable disease amid fears minors will be the most affected. This comes as Zimbabwe had since February this year recorded six cholera deaths, 281 suspected and…

POLICE are investigating a murder case involving a 33-year-old serial robber who was beaten to death by a mob in Bubi district, Matabeleland North province, after he was caught stealing groceries and cash at a farm. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi told the Daily News yesterday that the victim was part of a gang suspected to have…

A BULAWAYO teacher from Sobukazi High School has been arrested for allegedly raping a 15- year -old pupil. Bulawayo police spokesperson, inspector Abednico Ncube told the Daily News yesterday that Jefter Chenjerai, 35, of Nguboyenja suburb allegedly raped the minor on four different occasions. “Chenjerai, who is an Advanced Level teacher, would ask the complaint…