THE police in Bulawayo report that cooperation with residents has helped them make major progress in the fight against drug abuse, leading to more than 1 000 arrests since the beginning of the year. Speak­ing during a police and church anti-drug awareness campaign held at Pumula North Hall yesterday, Bulawayo provincial police commander Jasper Chizemo…

BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has called on city officials and residents to uphold ethical leadership and place the public good above personal interest in a bid to improve service delivery. Speaking yesterday during the city’s 82nd annual civic service, Coltart implored leaders to prioritise the welfare of residents. “If we govern this city not with…

THE government says it is enforcing tighter measures to ensure the Basic Education Assistance Module (Beam) benefits genuinely needy learners. Speaking on the sidelines of a stakeholders’ engagement in Bulawayo at the weekend, the minister of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, Edgar Moyo, said only vulnerable children should benefit from Beam. “The government is…

POLICE have arrested three suspects in con­nection with 29 cyber fraud cases where they targeted victims nation­wide. In a statement yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the suspects defrauded victims of US$17 009 and ZiG30 665 912. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of Tranos Taurai Muzanenhamo, 27, Rumbidzai Tsongora, 24, and Bradwell…

Staff writer In Bulawayo THE government has reiterated its commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth and empowerment through robust financial education. Speaking during the certification of trainers and entrepreneurs under the National Financial Education Programme in Bulawayo yesterday, Provincial Affairs minister, Judith Ncube, said the initiative demonstrated the power of collaboration in advancing the country’s…