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Ministry slams low-impact projects

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Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE government has expressed concern over the submission of low-impact projects by de­partments within the ministry of Environment, stating that officials should enhance the quality and visibility of their programmes to ensure they contribute meaningfully to national devel­opment goals. Speaking during the ministry’s 2025 strate­gic planning workshop in Bulawayo yesterday, the…

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Rural firefighting capacity gets boost

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THE government says it is scaling up efforts to shift from a reactive to a proactive approach in disaster management, strengthening local emergency response systems through the training of firefighters for rural district councils (RDCs). This comes after 35 firefighters drawn from Binga, Insiza, Tsholotsho, Hwange, Kusile, and Matobo graduated on Wednesday after being trained…

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Province slashes maternal mortality

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HEALTH authorities say Matabeleland South Province has recorded a significant decline in institutional maternal mortality due to strengthened healthcare systems and improved access to maternal services. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the provincial medical director for Matabeleland South, Andrew Muza, confirmed they are working hard to ensure universal health coverage.  “The province’s institutional maternal…

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Byo crime rate still highest

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BULAWAYO continues to record the highest crime rate in the country, with its rate more than double the national average, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) has revealed. According to its second quarter 2025 crime statistics report, Zimstat said vulnerability to crime differed across provinces. “In Bulawayo, Harare, Masvingo and Matabeleland South Provinces crime rates…

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Caledonia invests US$10m in Mat South

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CALEDONIA Mining Corporation says it has invested more than US$10 million in community development projects across Matabeleland South as part of its commitment to sustainable growth and improving livelihoods in its areas of operation. Speaking during a handover of the Sitezi projects in Gwanda District yesterday, Caledonia Mining Corporation chief executive officer Mark Learmonth said…

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Pump fault extends Bulawayo water shedding

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BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) says some high-density suburbs continue to face prolonged water shedding as the city battles technical challenges affecting major water supply systems. The city town clerk, Christopher Dube, said the problem stemmed from a fault in the protection system at the Umzingwane water supply station, which was recently restarted. “We encountered a…

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Mining reforms call for gender justice

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THE Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) has implored the government to adopt deliberate policies to make the country’s extractive sector more inclusive, gender-responsive, and beneficial to all citizens. In a statement yesterday, Zimcodd said transforming the country’s mining industry required joint action to tackle deep-rooted inequalities. “Transforming Zimbabwe’s extractive sector into a more…

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Nkayi man killed in cattle grazing fight

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A VIOLENT clash in Nkayi has resulted in the death of a man with several others injured following a dispute over a fine for cattle that had grazed in protected pastures. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident yesterday, stating that the police in Gwelutshena were investigating cases of attempted murder and murder that…

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‘Digital innovation key to leather sector’

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THE government has called on players in Zimbabwe’s leather industry to strengthen the entire value chain by embracing digital design technologies and innovation to improve productivity. This appeal follows the recent completion of a 10-day Computer-Aided Design (CAD) training programme for 10 lead designers drawn from the Bulawayo, Harare, and Citywear Leather Clusters, as well…

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Push for national green plan intensifies

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THE Green Building Council of Zimbabwe (GBCZ) says it is stepping up efforts to have the government adopt a national green building blueprint to guide the country’s push toward decarbonising the built environment. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday, last week, GBCZ chairperson, Mike Juru, said they were advocating for a greener and more…

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