AUTHORITIES say they are intensifying efforts to modernise hospital equipment across the country in a bid to improve healthcare delivery. Speaking after a tour of hospitals in Bulawayo yesterday, Health minister Douglas Mombeshora emphasised the importance of robust infrastructure and a well-equipped workforce to handle complex medical cases. “There is a need to upgrade hospital…

POLICE are investigating a case of attempted murder after an 85-year-old caretaker was struck with an axe for refusing the sexual advances of his female employer. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele said the altercation occurred at a Kensington plot. “On August 10, 2025, at around 5pm, when the complainant,…

THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) is committed to promoting sustainable procurement models that align with government policy objectives. Praz is empowering procurement professionals to drive efficiency across all sectors by positioning them strategically within their institutions. “Following our engagements in July last year, we have continuously pushed for our procurement professionals to be…

THE government has unveiled plans to support Ingutsheni Central Hospital in establishing a modern drug and substance abuse rehabilitation centre as part of efforts to tackle Zimbabwe’s growing drug crisis. This comes amid concerns that the escalating drug epidemic is contributing to increased crime, violence, and long-term mental health challenges, particularly among youth. The proposed…

MORE than half of Bulawayo City Council (BCC)’s lettable unit shops in the Central Business District (CBD) are operating without valid licences, resulting in significant revenue losses for the local authority. According to minutes from a full council meeting held yesterday, only 34 percent of the 1 323 lettable unit shops inspected were found to…

Staff writer in Bulawayo TM Pick n Pay Zimbabwe, in partnership with CABS and the Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ), has resumed its nationwide cervical and breast cancer screening outreach campaign. Launched successfully in May this year, the renewed phase of the programme is targeting to screen at least 800 women, especially in communities with…