A 43-YEAR-OLD Zimbabwean man, Tawanda Hairwadzi, has been arrested in Portugal in connection with a high-profile fuel delivery scam. The case involves a contract linked to an unnamed Zimbabwe government ministry and the alleged theft of over a million litres of fuel. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi confirmed Hairwadzi’s arrest on July 9, 2025 following…
TOURISM at Hwange National Park is set for a major boost with the upcoming opening of a US$1,4 million multipurpose pavilion set to be completed by the end of July. The high-end facility was developed through a partnership between the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) and the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)….
AUTHORITIES have criticised the poor quality of work at the Bhale rural health centre construction site in Hwange district, calling on the contractor to improve standards. Despite a government allocation of US$200 000, both officials and local residents have expressed deep disappointment following inspections that uncovered subpar structures already showing signs of early decay. “The…
BUSINESS experts are urging women entrepreneurs to shift their focus from local survival to global expansion, aiming to boost the country’s economy. Speaking at a recent Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) engagement in Bulawayo, Edna Makurazhizha, chairperson of the Comesa Federation of Women in Business, said global expansion was crucial for business…
GOVERNMENT has partnered with CBZ Holdings and is receiving support from the Kwangu/Ngakwami Trust to accelerate the full servicing of stands in Bulawayo’s Cowdray Park Hlalani Kuhle/Garikai area. Established in the early 2000s as a self-help initiative, the Cowdray Park area has remained only partially developed, significantly lacking essential infrastructure like sewer connections and roads….
Staff writer in BULAWAYO HEALTH experts are sounding the alarm over the longterm cancer risks associated with exposure to ionising radiation, urging for enhanced safety measures and greater public awareness. This warning comes as ionising radiation sees increasing application across Zimbabwe’s health, industrial, and agricultural sectors, utilised in areas such as X-rays, cancer treatment, industrial…
A MAN from Nyamandlovu, Matabeleland North Province has been arrested for allegedly killing his grandmother, 89, during an argument over his parents’ deaths. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the Matabeleland North police spokesperson, Glory Banda, said the incident occurred on July 1, 2025, around 6:30 pm. “The suspect, Bhekimpilo Ncube, reportedly attacked his grandmother,…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is making progress in boosting the city’s water supply by replacing pumps at Umzingwane and Inyankuni Pump Stations and redesigning the pipeline at Insiza Dam. The city’s director of water and sanitation, Sikhumbuzo Ncube revealed during a water, sanitation and hygiene event yesterday that several short-term interventions were…
Staff writer In Bulawayo THE United Nations (UN) is calling on Zimbabwe to fully embrace environmentally friendly manufacturing practices, stressing that sustainable approaches are crucial for the country’s industrial future. Speaking in Bulawayo on Wednesday during a panel discussion on the manufacturing industry, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon, highlighted that Zimbabwe’s manufacturing…
AUTHORITIES have issued a stern warning to line ministries, cautioning them against circumventing local authorities and directly handling procurement, a practice deemed a violation of Zimbabwe’s established governance structure. Speaking at a Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) conference in Bulawayo yesterday, Tafadzwa Muguti, the permanent secretary for Presidential Affairs and Devolution in the Office…
