POLICE have arrested a suspected mental patient for allegedly murdering five people and attempting to murder two in Matabeleland South. In a statement on Thursday night, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Phamani Sibanda, 43, who became violent and assaulted seven people. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirm the arrest of a suspected…
GOVERNMENT has implored stakeholders to intensify support for girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (Stem) in a bid to advance women empowerment efforts. Speaking during the Hillside Teachers’ College 67th graduation ceremony on Thursday, the deputy minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Simelisizwe Sibanda, said more effort was needed to support…
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has reinforced the country’s fight against cancer by pledging 20 chemotherapy chairs to improve patient care across the country. This comes after a local organisation, Cancer Save, founded by Mary Nyakabau, donated 20 specialised treatment chairs aimed at enhancing comfort for cancer patients. Ten of the chairs will be sent to…
ZIMBABWE has recorded 216 veldfires since the official fire restriction period began on July 31, destroying 71 119 hectares of land. This comes after the 2025 veldfire restriction period commenced on July 31 and will run up to October 31, 2025, in accordance with Statutory Instrument 7 of 2007. The Environmental Education and Publicity manager…
KING Mzilikazi Khumalo was hailed as a visionary statesman and unifier during the King Mzilikazi Indaba held yesterday at Bulawayo’s Large City Hall. The gathering served as a precursor to this year’s King Mzilikazi Day commemorations, scheduled for September 6 and 7 at Mhlahlandlela. Traditional leaders, academics, and members of the Khumalo royal family used…
ECONOMISTS are warning that the country’s new industrialisation strategy, the Zimbabwe National Industrial Development Policy 2 (ZNIDP 2), may fail if the government does not address the country’s electricity supply crisis. Speaking at a recent workshop in Bulawayo, chief economist at the Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI), Conerlius Dube, said industrial energy demand could surge…
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (Mcaz) has called on the public and healthcare professionals to stay vigilant and proactive in reporting suspected adverse reactions to medicines and vaccines after recording 136 adverse reaction cases in the first half of 2025. In its latest safety monitoring update, the Mcaz revealed that…
GOVERNMENT has announced plans to rationalise and review multiple levies imposed on farmers in a bid to ease the rising cost of agricultural production and improve profitability for producers. Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Obert Jiri, told the Daily News yesterday that the current structure of agricultural levies, often imposed by multiple agencies,…
Staff writer in Bulawayo DISAGREEMENTS have emerged among Bulawayo councillors over the city’s water supply strategy, as the municipality grapples with prolonged shortages and increasingly frequent rationing. At the heart of the debate is the proposed Glassblock Dam, which is being positioned as a medium-term solution to alleviate the water crisis. However, during a recent…
GOVERNMENT has urged both local and international investors — including Zimbabweans living abroad — to inject capital into Village Business Units (VBUs) as part of a broader strategy to drive rural development and stimulate national economic growth. Speaking during a recent stakeholders’ meeting, Obert Jiri, the permanent secretary in the ministry of Lands, said Zimbabwe’s…
