ZIMBABWE’S wobbly public health sector is struggling to come to terms with the continuous loss of experienced healthcare professionals who are leaving in droves for other countries in search of greener pastures. According to available figures more than 4 000 health workers, including over 2 600 nurses, left Zimbabwe in 2021 and 2022 alone. Figures…
LAST Sunday, local refereeing standards came into the spotlight yet again when the high profile Chibuku Super Cup quarter-final match pitting Simba Bhora and Highlanders was abandoned at Wadzanai Stadium in Shamva. The tightly-contested match seemed headed for a stalemate until referee of the day Cecil Gwezera awarded hosts Simba Bhora a penalty after adjudging…
THIS week, the government announced that US$10, 5 million would be available to be invested equally in 210 parliamentary constituencies under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), with each parliamentary constituency scheduled to receive at least US$50 000 towards the development of the area. This is good news indeed for citizens experiencing below-standard service delivery from…
THE report we carried recently of about 400 cases of malaria recorded in just one week in Mashonaland Central and Mashonaland East provinces is a clear indication of how far we are as a country from achieving a Zimbabwe free from malaria. Clearly, as a country we have not invested enough in malaria elimination strategies…
GOVERNMENT’S move to strengthen consumer protection agencies is a welcome step in combating business malpractices that have been rampant across the economy. According to Industry and Commerce ministry chief director for commerce and consumer affairs Douglas Runyowa, the introduction of the ZiG in April brought macroeconomic stability, but also uncovered various business malpractices, such as…
Ashley MoyoSENIOR LIFESTYLE WRITERmoyoa@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE’S ongoing struggle with malaria is improper, especially considering it’s a medieval disease that can be controlled and eliminated. The recent surge in cases, with 400 reported and one death recorded in Mashonaland Central and Mashonaland East provinces, is alarming. In a statement at the weekend, the ministry said 67 of…
ZIMBABWE’S innovative approach to fighting cancer is truly commendable! The government’s implementation of the sugar content tax in January 2024 has already raised an impressive US$18 million, which will be utilised to procure vital cancer machines and drugs for public health centres. Speaking in the National Assembly, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube last week said the…
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s assent to the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Bill is a significant step towards protecting children from sexual exploitation and child marriages. The new law imposes severe penalties on convicted paedophiles, including imprisonment for up to 10 years or a fine not exceeding level 12. This legislation is crucial in addressing the…
FOOTBALL is the most popular sport in the world. In Zimbabwe, the sport is by far the most popular, despite the minimal achievements of the country’s clubs and national teams in international competition. The country’s senior men’s national team, the Warriors have qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations finals five times — 2004, 2006,…
YESTERDAY, we carried a story on a US$5,5 million fund availed by the United Kingdom (UK) to help Zimbabwe carry out landmine clearance in Mashonaland East and Mashonaland Central. The assistance from the UK and other partners such as the United States, Switzerland, The HALO Trust and Norwegian People’s Aid is highly welcome as Zimbabwe…
