THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has partnered Pamuhacha HIV and Aids Prevention Project and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to set up mobile one stop centres to enhance access to gender based violence (GBV) services to victims of child marriages and sexual exploitation in remote areas. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ZGC manager…
FORMER deputy minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Simelisizwe Sibanda, has apologised for his call for the transfer of a non-Ndebele speaking teacher stationed in the Matabeleland region, which was deemed to have tribal connotations. This comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Monday relieved the Bubi constituency legislator of his duties as the deputy minister…
AS efforts to boost the national herd intensify, Matopos Research Institute has set up a laboratory gene bank for artificial insemination to stimulate smallholder farmers’ herd growth. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, laboratory officer at Matopos Research Institute Theresa Rukuni said the purpose of the laboratory gene bank was to process semen from different…
THE Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust (ZDIT) has called on players in the sector to formulate effective policies which will ensure dairy products are safe and sustainable. Speaking during an International Dairy Federation (IDF) stakeholders meeting yesterday, ZDIT chairman Mahlathini Mutsvairo said the dairy sector had a crucial role in the formulation of sustainable policies. “The…
AUTHORITIES say more efforts are underway to inject adequate resources in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (Stem) to ensure more pupils take up the subjects as this will drive scientific innovation and economic growth. This comes after at least 16 schools from across the country have convened at the National University of Science and Technology…
A CYCLIST and two passengers on board died on the spot after their bike was hit by a Stallion Cruise bus in Binga, Matabeleland North Province, last Friday. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Matabeleland North police spokesperson Glory Banda said the bus driver fatally hit the three men after he failed to negotiate a…
HEALTH experts have said the recent introduction of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) will boost the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry as the preferred use of foreign currency hindered the growth of the sector. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the Zimbabwe Pharmaceuticals head of operations, Donald Mabhiza, said they were now focused on the regrowth of the sector….
AUTHORITIES have confirmed the arrest of over 400 touts across the country in a latest blitz to get rid of gangs that threaten and force travellers to board public or private vehicles. In a statement yesterday, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said the arrests were meant to protect commuters from being victimised by the rowdy youth.“The…
THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) says it’s scaling-up its psychological wellbeing programmes in refugee camps in a bid to ensure refugees coexist peacefully. Commemorating World Refugee Day yesterday, the ZCC said it was crucial to ensure that refugees lived in peaceful and secure environments. “The ZCC remains committed to walking together with refugees on…
AUTHORITIES have implored local small-and medium enterprises (SMEs) to prioritise relevant skills training as this would boost their profits. Speaking at a Lupane Business Expo yesterday, the Small and Medium Enterprises Development minister, Monica Mutsvangwa, said SMEs played a crucial role in sustaining the people’s livelihoods. “I want to emphasise the crucial role that micro,…
