A FINANCE expert is encouraging women and youth entrepreneurs to think outside the box and develop innovative business ideas to attract funding. Speaking to the Daily News on Wednesday, the Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank (ZWMB) chief executive officer, Mandas Marikanda, said entrepreneurs needed to be driven by passion and come up with diverse projects. Marikanda…
THE Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has expressed deep concern over the rampant construction of buildings on wetlands, warning that this trend is undermining environmental conservation efforts. Ema spokesperson Amkela Sidange emphasised the need for greater commitment to wetland conservation and sustainability. With over 400 000 wetlands identified across the country, unchecked development poses a significant…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has issued a chilling warning that stray dogs will be shot on sight from May to June. This drastic measure comes as the city grapples with an alarming surge in dog bites, with a staggering 8 572 cases reported since the start of the year. Town clerk Christopher Dube yesterday…
GOVERNMENT is scaling up efforts to reduce methane emissions associated with livestock production through sustainable farming practices. Department of livestock research director Andrew Chamisa said this would contribute to the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. “The government of Zimbabwe prioritises the development of the livestock sector and seeks to grow it to meet the…
THE country’s second city is fighting to improve its transport system, including the expansion of air traffic into and out of the metro to boost the region’s economy. Speaking during a business engagement meeting here yesterday, mayor David Coltart said it was crucial to revamp the city’s railways system, as well as the key roads…
THE Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (Caz) says it has recorded a significant increase in cancer screenings in the year 2024 as more people embrace cancer awareness. In its update on 2024 activities, Caz said it remained committed to cancer prevention, early diagnosis and treatment while supporting those diagnosed with the disease. “In the year 2024,…
THE United Nations (UN) has called on the country to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its disaster management strategies to prevent and mitigate disasters. Speaking during a dialogue on disaster risk management, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Edward Kallon said collaborative efforts were also crucial in mitigating climate change. “There is a need for collaborative…
THE government is focused on revamping industries and enhancing competitiveness in the business sector, the minister of Industry, Mangaliso Ndhlovu, has said. He was speaking at the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) business luncheon at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) where he said government efforts were underway to create a conducive environment for…
THE adoption of a well-coordinated action plan among the country’s health experts will help in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a senior government official has said. AMR is one of the top global public health and development threats, and it is estimated that bacterial AMR was directly responsible for 1.27 million global deaths in 2019. The…
Staff Writer in BULAWAYO AFRICAN countries should promote industrialisation across the continent as part of efforts to end its dependence on other continents, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. The vice president was speaking at the Connect Africa Symposium at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo where he bemoaned how Africa’s economic narrative…
