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Local authorities struggle with service delivery

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THE government has implored local authorities to put more efforts in addressing service delivery challenges by promoting coordinated development with the central government, stakeholders and citizens. Speaking at the Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ) strategic plan review workshop in Bulawayo on Wednesday, minister of Local Government Daniel Garwe said improved service delivery was crucial….

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‘Councils must be transparent with public finances’

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AUTHORITIES have called on local authorities to maintain transparency when dealing with public finances as this will improve service delivery. Speaking in Bulawayo yesterday, National Housing ministry’s permanent secretary Theodius Chinyanga said local authorities should also comply with relevant financial reporting guidelines. “Transparency is crucial when local authorities are dealing with public funds as such…

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Zimbabwe tackles harmful cosmetics

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THE Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) is working on new regulations aimed at protecting citizens from sub-standard and harmful cosmetics that are finding their way into the country. A worried MCAZ director general, Richard Rukwata, told the Daily News yesterday that the proliferation of problematic cosmetics had to be curbed to protect members of…

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Major Bulawayo roads being revamped

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AUTHORITIES have begun rehabilitating roads here in the second city, as part of an ongoing national programme to improve the country’s key infrastructure. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo Provincial Affairs permanent secretary, Paul Nyoni, confirmed that the work to upgrade the metropolis’ roads was already under way. The city’s major roads are being…

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Don’t chase away learners — Mohadi

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THE government has warned school authorities from turning away pupils due to non-payment of fees by their parents as children have a right to education. Speaking at the late Vice President Joshua Nkomo’s annual celebrations in Bulawayo on Thursday, Vice President Kembo Mohadi said depriving pupils their right to education by turning them away from…

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Nurse arrested for terminating girl, 16, pregnancy

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By Hazel Marimbiza POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a 16-year-old girl and a male registered nurse for the termination of the minor’s pregnancy. The city’s police spokesperson Abednico Ncube confirmed the incident to the Daily News. “Police arrested a 16-year-old girl who is a Form Four pupil and Devine Dlodlo, a male adult aged 26…

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US$44k for Mpilo hospital’s maternity equipment

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HIGHERLIFE Foundation and Delta Philanthropies have donated diagnostic equipment worth US$44 000 to Mpilo Central Hospital’s maternity wing in Bulawayo for expecting mothers and new-borns to receive quality care. Handing over the equipment to the hospital yesterday, Higherlife Foundation country director Philani Nyatsanza said the foundation was keen on the promotion of maternal and neonatal…

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School heads join govt’s drug abuse fight

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THE National Association of Secondary Heads (Nash) has implored all teachers and school heads to intensify the fight against drug abuse in schools to aid government’s efforts in curbing the scourge. Speaking to the Daily News in Bulawayo yesterday, Nash president Arthur Maphosa said school authorities should play their role in protecting students from drug…

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Sadc Industrialisation week set to boost business

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THE Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) has implored local companies to take advantage of the upcoming seventh Sadc Industrialisation Week and create favourable opportunities which will boost their businesses. The event is aimed at disseminating information on the Sadc industrialisation strategy and roadmap, identify challenges faced by businesses in the region and engage policymakers, private…

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Zimbabwe lags behind in reducing neonatal mortality

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THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) says Zimbabwe is lagging behind in achieving its National Health Strategy (NHS) on Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR) reduction. According to Unicef, the first 28 days of life — the neonatal period — is the most vulnerable time for a child’s survival as it faces the highest risk of dying…

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