CENTRAL government is supporting the rehabilitation of Bulawayo’s water infrastructure, in a bid to improve its operational efficiency. Speaking to the Daily News, the minister of Finance, Mthuli Ncube, confirmed yesterday that authorities were providing both financial and technical assistance to the city, to perk up its water system. This comes after the Bulawayo City…
POLICE in Bulawayo have warned desperate jobseekers to be cautious of conmen luring them with fake employment offers. Acting police spokesperson Nomalanga Msebele urged residents not to entertain strangers offering jobs in the streets. “Police in Bulawayo would like to warn the public to be on high alert for criminals posing as managers,” Msebele said….
THE government has urged the livestock sector to increase production and boost the national herd as current figures indicate no significant growth. Speaking at a livestock conference in Bulawayo on Friday, the deputy minister of Lands, Davis Marapira, emphasised the need to expand the national herd, currently standing at 5,7 million. “This sector plays a…
THE government has challenged livestock farmers to prioritise financial solutions that boost their production. Speaking at a livestock sector conference in Bulawayo yesterday, the Ministry of Agriculture permanent secretary, Obert Jiri, said innovative financial solutions were crucial for the agricultural sector. “We need financial growth within the livestock sector if we are to realise the…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says its water infrastructure has collapsed and an estimated US$3 billion is needed for rehabilitation. Speaking at a water indaba in the city yesterday, BCC director of engineering services Sikhumbuzo Ncube said residents should be aware of the realities the city is facing. “The infrastructure we had when we gained…
CONSTRUCTION industry players have called on the government to address the regulatory challenges faced by most contractors in formalising their operations. This comes after the Zimbabwe Building Contractors Association (ZBCA) revealed that approximately 30 percent of contractors in the country’s southern region operate informally. Speaking at a southern region contractors’ workshop yesterday, former ZBCA president…
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has called on the government and relevant stakeholders to intensify efforts in addressing socio-economic and cultural issues that hinder women’s full participation in politics. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, the ZGC chief executive officer, Virginia Muwanigwa, highlighted the numerous obstacles women face when venturing into politics. “What remains…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO SIX suspected robbers died yesterday morning following a shoot-out with police along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road. In a statement, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the suspects were arrested after the shoot-out, but died enroute to United Bulawayo Hospital (UBH) for treatment. “The police confirm a shoot-out incident with six armed…
Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has urged building contractors to comply with the city’s building bylaws to safeguard communities and avoid penalties resulting from illegal structures. This call comes after the BCC recently enlisted the services of rangers to tackle the increasing number of dangerous and illegal structures in the city,…
Staff writer in Bulawayo THE World Food Programme (WFP) emphasises that partnerships among stakeholders are crucial in improving food security in Zimbabwe, particularly amidst various climate shocks. Speaking at a WFP and National University of Science and Technology (Nust) research symposium, WFP Zimbabwe country director Barbara Clemens noted that the world faces increasing climate and…
