Staff writer POLICE in Bulawayo have warned vendors against selling drugs to pupils saying they have intensified patrols and those found wanting will have to face the law. This follows a recent police campaign in the city centre, which enlisted the support of transporters, the ministry of Education, vendors, and parents. The initiative aimed to…
AT least seven local authorities have shown interest in installing prepaid water meters to address issues caused by traditional billing methods for ratepayers. This development came to light during a recent prepaid water meter stakeholder meeting attended by representatives from Beitbridge Town Council, Beitbridge Rural District Council, Plumtree, Kadoma, Ruwa, Chegutu, and Masvingo City Council….
THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) has called on procurement professionals to utilise the electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to promote accountability and transparency in the procurement system. Speaking during the e-GP training yesterday, Praz chief executive officer Clever Ruswa said the training aimed to equip stakeholders with the necessary skills to navigate the…
Staff writer GOVERNMENT has called on businesses in Bulawayo to invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost business growth and the economic sector. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs permanent secretary Paul Nyoni said new technologies were key to transforming the economic sector. “Globally, artificial intelligence is being increasingly adopted to boost…
Staff writer THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has urged residents and civil society organisations to support its plan to establish a council-run water and sanitation facility. The proposal, which the council intends to submit to the relevant government authorities, aims to counter the ongoing push for water privatisation. The minister of Local Government, Daniel Garwe,…
ZIMBABWE needs to increase investment in educational infrastructure, as current rains are destroying schools, according to a research study conducted by the government in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef) . The research, titled “Child-centred Climate Impact, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessment for Zimbabwe,” indicated that the current climatic conditions were negatively impacting…
AUTHORITIES are confident that Zimbabwe will record a good grain harvest in the wake of the significant rains being experienced throughout the country. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the permanent secretary for the Ministry of Agriculture, Obert Jiri, confirmed that the government was hopeful that the country would have a good harvest for the…
Staff writer THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has completed the draft valuation roll of all properties in the city to enable the local authority to craft developmental strategies and improve service delivery. This comes as the BCC launched a general revaluation and assessment of properties with evaluators set to make scheduled visits across the city…
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart says the city is scaling up efforts to rehabilitate sewage plants to address consistent sewer blockages. Despite hiring private companies to improve the sewer system, residents continue to experience sewage blockages. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Coltart said the city was committed to addressing the issue….
Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) is strengthening the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act to include and empower marginalised groups, creating a more inclusive procurement system.Speaking at a training workshop on affirmative procurement guidelines yesterday, Praz chief executive officer Clever Ruswa said significant efforts had been made to…
