THE government has called on local businesses to invest in high value and technology-intensive production systems to boost their operations and the country’s economy. Speaking at the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) here, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga said the business community should strive to find innovative solutions which would spur Zimbabwe’s industrialisation. “As we…

THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) says the government and relevant stakeholders need to unite in implementing measures to improve the performance of the manufacturing sector. CZI chief executive officer Sekai Kuvarika made the call during the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) business conference yesterday. According to the 2024 manufacturing sector survey results, the sector’s…

Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE government has called for the implementation of policies that attract investors and drive rural industrialisation. Speaking at the rural industrialisation indaba at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo yesterday, the minister of State for Bulawayo, Judith Ncube, said private players were crucial in rural development expansion. “Policies aimed…

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is working on an alternative backup water pumping unit meant to ease water challenges. This comes at a time when residents are grappling with a severe water crisis that often leaves them without access to potable water for over two weeks. In a media update yesterday, the BCC town clerk,…

AT LEAST 54 women and 300 babies across the country died during childbirth in the month of January this year alone. The shocking figures emerged yesterday as women and children continue to bear the brunt of the country’s ailing health system. They also come as the parliamentary portfolio committee on Health is pushing for the…