RESPECTED former Speaker of Parliament and now leader of the opposition United Movement for Devolution (UMD), Lovemore Moyo, says the newly-elected government of President Emmerson Mnangagwa must focus on improving citizens’ lives. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday in the aftermath of the just ended harmonised elections which saw Mnangagwa emerging victorious ahead of his…
POLICE in Bulawayo have arrested a security guard for an alleged series of thefts where he would break into different DHL offices and steal cash, which amounted to US$1 815. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube said the suspect had been stealing for about a month. “Police confirm the arrest…
AUTHORITIES have warned both members of the public and medical practitioners to be wary of a dangerous drug which could be available in the country illegally. The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) said yesterday that the drug, Naturcold Syrup, was purported to relieve symptoms associated with the common flu. However, it added, Naturcold Syrup…
POLICE have raised concern over an increase in hit and run road traffic accidents which have resulted in unnecessary loss of lives in different parts of the country. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, national police spokesperson Paul Nyathi warned motorists to desist from such behaviour. “Currently the Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says there will be water supply interruptions for an indefinite period across the city due to ongoing repairs on leaking pumps. In a statement yesterday, BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said the leaks were affecting water deliveries to the treatment plant. “The city of Bulawayo would like to advise members…
THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) says it is committed to supporting Zimbabwe in integrating agro-biodiversity in order to reduce the impact of pesticides on crops. In a report released on Monday titled “FAO strengthening Zimbabwe’s efforts on Biological Diversity”, the organisation said it was working on ensuring Zimbabwe gets maximum output from its agricultural…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it has partnered with local and international organisations to develop an all hazard emergency preparedness and response plan meant to build resilient systems that easily cope with health challenges. In his latest report, BCC director of health Edwin Sibanda said the emergency plan is crucial as climate change is…
BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) says due to cash flow challenges, it has been unable to pay its service providers within the stipulated 30 days, a situation that has pushed up the amount owed to creditors from $6 billion to $19 billion in the first six months of the year. Speaking to the Daily News on…
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) says some health services in the country have greatly improved from zero percent to 99 percent over the past four years. In its annual report released at the weekend, WHO said health services which have improved include sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), HIV and sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)….
POLICE have implored journalists to prioritise their safety during the course of their duties in the run up to, during and after the upcoming harmonised elections. This comes amid a worrying increase in cases of political violence across the country in the last few weeks which saw skirmishes pitting mainly Zanu PF and opposition Citizens…
