POLICE have warned that escalating drug and substance abuse is driving young people into theft, robbery, and violent crime across Zimbabwe. Speaking during a crime aware­ness campaign in Bulawayo yester­day, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said drug abuse had become one of the country’s biggest challenges, with far-reaching effects on families and communities. “One of…

RISING levels of violence and abuse against children have sparked urgent calls for Zimbabwe to fortify its social safety nets. Speaking at the National Child Protection Confer­ence in Bulawayo earlier in the week, Unicef deputy representative Fiachra McAsey warned that children face increasingly complex threats despite significant historical progress. “Violence against children remains a significant…

Hazel Marimbiza POLICE in Matabeleland South are investigating the cause of a house fire that claimed the life of a 17-year-old girl in Bulilima District and left her grandmother with burn injuries after she tried to save her. The fatal fire broke out in the early hours of July 1 at Jutshume Village near Maitengwe…

GOVERNMENT says the newly-established Kasambabezi Border Post in Binga is set to boost formal trade with Zambia. Completed in May and awaiting official commissioning, the border post has been operational since early June, providing a new crossing point for travellers and traders between the two neighbouring countries. Special Advisor to the President responsible for Monitoring…

Staff writer in Bulawayo LENGTHY business licensing and high compliance costs are driving vital investors away from Bulawayo, business leaders warn. The serious concerns emerged during the presenta­tion of the Improving the Ease of Doing Business in Bulawayo report at a high-level stakeholder engage­ment between the Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) and the Bulawayo…