GOVERNMENT says it is working on building more safe shelters across the country to house gender-based violence (GBV) victims amid a significant increase in cases in the last few years. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting yesterday, minister of Women Affairs Monica Mutsvangwa said safe shelters were crucial in protecting women from abuse. “We are working…
AGRICULTURAL experts have warned farmers to avoid planting crops early during the forthcoming rainy season so as to minimise post-harvest losses. Speaking to the Daily News on the side-lines of a stakeholders meeting yesterday, the head of agronomy services at Seed Co Zimbabwe, Wendy Madzura said farmers should seek advice from experts before planting. “The…
THE Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) says it is strengthening strategies against tick-borne infections to curb major animal health challenges ahead of the 2024/25 rain season. Speaking to the Daily News, director of veterinary services Pious Makaya said efforts were underway to ensure livestock remained healthy. “With the approaching summer season, the major animal health…
THE government says the country has recorded significant growth in locally manufactured products, a development that is expected to result in reduced imports. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting over the weekend, the minister of Industry, Mangaliso Ndlovu said the government was pushing to transform the manufacturing sector. “The country has increased production and manufacturing of…
ZIMBABWE’S Trade Development and Promotion Organisation (Zimtrade) says it is currently exploring new markets in Asia in a bid to boost the country’s exports. Speaking during an export conference in Bulawayo on Thursday, Zimtrade chief executive officer Allan Majuru said the organisation was committed to boosting the country’s economy through penetration into global markets.“It is…
HEALTH authorities from Hwange district, Matabeleland North, have set up an isolation facility to treat and combat the spread of Mpox at the Victoria Falls City Council clinic. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Hwange district medical officer Fungai Musinami said the facility was well equipped to handle suspected cases of Mpox.“We have engaged the…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on industry to diversify and improve the quality of their exports in order to remain relevant in the global market. In his address during the Zimbabwe’s Trade Development and Promotion Organisation (Zimtrade) conference yesterday, Mnangagwa said improving the quality of exports would propel industrialisation in the country. “Exports should serve…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is working with the government to install smart water meters in the city and rectify the council’s flawed water billing system. This comes after a public outcry on council’s billing system with ratepayers citing the flawed system as the reason for late payment of bills.Issues raised by ratepayers included bills…
GOVERNMENT has called on stakeholders to come up with innovative ideas to feed into the National Diaspora Policy in a bid to boost investments into the country. Speaking to the Daily News on the side-lines of the policy review, the Deputy Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet on Policy Analysis, Coordination and Development Planning,…
THE Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) says it is strengthening strategies against tick-borne infections to curb major animal health challenges ahead of the 2024/25 rainy season. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, chief director of Veterinary Services Pious Makaya said efforts were underway to ensure livestock remained healthy.“With the approaching summer season, the major animal…
