Staff writer in Bulawayo RENOWNED economist Prosper Chitambara says the government and private sector must strengthen partnerships in expanding agricultural infrastructure. This move, he believes, could be a gamechanger for the country’s push to become an upper-middle-income economy by 2030. “What we need to do is to enhance our irrigation infrastructure as a way of…
A 21-YEAR-OLD Cowdray Park man reportedly died by suicide after poisoning himself following a domestic dispute with his mother over wastage of cooking oil. Bulawayo provincial police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the death of Thabiso Ndlovu on July 12. “Police confirm receiving a sudden death case of Thabiso Ndlovu … who took his own life…
THE SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda, has urged Members of Parliament (MPs) to enhance their budget management skills to ensure the national budget effectively fosters development for all Zimbabweans. This comes as the government prepares to transition from the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) to the National Development Strategy 2 (NDS2) phase. “Our…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO ZIMBABWE’S health sector continues to grapple with a worsening workers retention crisis, despite stricter migration policies in key destination countries that have somewhat curbed the outflow of medical professionals, according to the Health Service Commission (HSC). Speaking at a health sector stakeholders’ engagement meeting in Bulawayo yesterday, the HSC human resources…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has extended assistance to nearly 3 000 vulnerable residents through various social safety net interventions. These efforts are part of a broader strategy to alleviate poverty and foster self-reliance among disadvantaged groups within the city. “These services targeted individuals, families, and communities facing social, economic, and health-related…
GOVERNMENT says it is working on building a highly skilled and future-ready workforce to unlock Zimbabwe’s tourism potential and drive broader economic transformation. Speaking to the Daily News at the weekend on the sidelines of a stakeholders’ investment forum in Bulawayo, the Skills Audit minister, Paul Mavima, said skills development would improve the country’s global…
OVER 200 small businesses from Bulawayo and surrounding areas participated in this year’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Winter Expo, organised by the ministry of Women Affairs in partnership with the Bulawayo City Council (BCC). The expo, held recently at the City Hall car park, aimed to provide crucial market exposure, networking opportunities, and…
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) is set to procure machinery worth US$7 million from Belarus to significantly enhance service delivery across the city. The acquisition will be funded through the devolution programme and the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (Zinara), as part of the council’s strategy to improve efficiency and reduce reliance on expensive outsourced services. “We…
TRANSPARENCY International Zimbabwe (TIZ) has called on the government to enact whistleblower and witness protection laws to strengthen the country’s anticorruption framework. The call comes as Zimbabwe on Friday commemorated Africa Anti-Corruption Day 2025. “When investigations for corruption cases are delayed or manipulated, when whistleblowers are exposed or targeted, and when justice is unevenly applied,…
THE United Nations (UN) has commended Zimbabwe for making significant strides in institutionalising proactive disaster management in light of growing climate-related threats across Southern Africa. This comes after the Civil Protection Unit recently said it was stepping up efforts to improve disaster preparedness and response by revamping its disaster risk management systems and embracing new…
