THE government has called on players in various sectors of industry to align industrial practices with climate change sustainability principles in a bid to promote the well-being of communities. Speaking during a stakeholders meeting yesterday, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs permanent secretary Paul Nyoni said it was crucial for industrialisation to be aligned with sustainability principles. “When…

POLICE in Beitbridge have launched a manhunt on a suspect who allegedly murdered his neighbour after suspecting the victim had influenced his wife to dump him. Speaking to the Daily News over the weekend, Matabeleland South police spokesperson Loveness Mangena confirmed the incident ,saying it occurred in the Tshotshi area, Beitbridge. “Circumstances are that on July 31…

THE Zimbabwe National Family Planning Council (ZNFPC) is offering free family planning services in Bulawayo in an effort to promote residents’ reproductive health. Speaking to the Daily News on Sunday yesterday, ZNFPC marketing and communications officer Mission Gwafa said they were committed to ensuring family planning was accessible by everyone. “We are running a free…

THE Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (Zida) has implored public entities to conduct adequate research before partnering with the private sector to ensure revenue generated through Private and Public Partnerships (PPPs) improves the welfare of citizens. Speaking to the Daily News on the side-lines of a stakeholders meeting on Thursday, Zida head of project development…

BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has expressed concern over the increase in the destruction of local water catchment areas by illegal miners, saying it is worsening the water supply crisis in the city. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Coltart said illegal mining demanded an immediate attention and collective action to prevent a catastrophe for Bulawayo,…

THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) has called on stakeholders to fully maximise the electronic Government Procurement portal (eGP) to enhance sustainability and promote transparency. This comes after Praz has authorised 251 annual procurement plans via the eGP, but has expressed disappointment that some suppliers were yet to register. Speaking during a Praz symposium…