A LOCAL women rights organisation, Emthonjeni Women’s Forum has embarked on gender-based violence (GBV) training programme meant to equip ward committees in Bulawayo and Matabeleland South Provinces with strategies on tackling the vice. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday yesterday, a representative of the Forum, Shirley Mabuto said they were geared to strengthen grassroots…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has set its eyes on adopting a pro-poor policy aimed at capacitating vulnerable individuals in the city. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting yesterday, the BCC director of housing and community services Dictor Khumalo said the policy would be implemented after being approved by council. “The proposed policy seeks to strengthen…
VICTORIA Falls rainforest has seen a significant surge in tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, with a total of 61 139 visitors, according to Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks). This represents a notable increase from 59 718 visitors during the same period in 2024. ZimParks spokesperson Tinashe Farawo attributed the surge…
AUTHORITIES say they are accelerating fi nancial support for innovation hubs across the country in a bid to empower youth and grow the economy. Speaking to the Daily News on the sidelines of an entrepreneur’s symposium in Bulawayo recently, the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, said the National Venture Capital Fund would back local innovations…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart says the city is on guard against bed-bug infestations as anxiety spreads across the country after Kwekwe became the latest city to be affected by the parasites after the capital Harare. The bed-bugs were first reported in Harare’s sprawling suburb of Mbare, with claims that the blood-sucking…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) chairman, Busisa Moyo, has praised the growing private sector participation and increasing international presence at this year’s edition of the trade showcase, saying the developments signal positive strides towards industrial growth and economic transformation. Speaking during a media briefing at the end of the fair, Moyo expressed deep appreciation…
THE United Nations (UN) has urged the media to prioritise ethical reporting to combat misinformation and build trust among citizens. Speaking to the Daily News On Sunday on the sidelines of a media indaba in Bulawayo at the weekend, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Edward Kallon, emphasised the importance of responsible journalism in nationbuilding….
POLICE in the second city’s Pumula Suburb have appealed to local residents to register as patrol volunteers, to help reduce soaring cases of violent crime in the area. This comes as the whole country is reeling from surging cases of violent crime, with law enforcement agents recently imploring members of the public to work closely…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is fighting a growing problem of vandalism of sewer infrastructure, with residents deliberately dumping solid waste into the system. BCC engineer Tsopo Moyo said the council has identified hotspots in Lobengula West, Gwabalanda, Tshabalala, and Hillside suburbs where sewer blockages are recurring due to irresponsible behaviour. “Residents are dumping diapers,…
THE Insurance Council of Zimbabwe (ICZ) is intensifying its awareness campaigns on agricultural insurance to ensure farmers are insured and recover from losses emanating from climate change. Speaking at a field day in Umguza, Matabeleland North Province, yesterday, the ICZ head of operations, Nicholas Sayi, said the insurance initiative was part of a broader national…
