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THE government has called for stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors to drive climate action, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Speaking at a Green Business Expo held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair yesterday, the minister of Environment, Evelyn Ndlovu, emphasized the importance of inclusivity in climate change and wetlands preservation. “In the…

RUTENDO NGARA THE High Court has rescued a trucker who was banned from driving for life after a magistrate cancelled his licence for reckless driving. The court set aside the harsh sentence. Benefit Zimunhu was jailed for two years and banned from driving for life by a Chinhoyi magistrate. However, High Court Justices Philda Muzofa…

A FORM Three pupil from Christian College in Chinhoyi was allegedly lured to Harare by her uncle, who then raped her at a lodge. The uncle has been remanded in custody by magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa. The accused’s name has been withheld for ethical reasons. According to court documents, the victim went to her aunt’s place…

Takudzwa Dhambu dhambut@dailynews.co.zw PINNACLE Holdings’ Nyore Nyore Housing Scheme is receiving an overwhelming response across the country, with Teachers4ED becoming the latest group to express interest in acquiring housing stands. Teachers4ED, an association of teachers rallying behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s leadership, expressed their interest when Pinnacle Holdings founder and Zanu PF central committee member, Phillip…

YVONNE NCUBE A BULAWAYO woman has been jailed after she was found guilty of misappropriating US$1 040 that a friend had entrusted to her to buy a residential stand. Rejoice Ncube, 48, of Luveve suburb, was convicted of theft of trust property by Bulawayo magistrate Maxwell Ncube. She had pleaded not guilty but was convicted…

Yvonne Ncube in BULAWAYO A 26-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man, Zibusiso Hadebe, has been jailed for 19 years after he was found guilty of attempted robbery and attempted rape in a violent night attack. Hadebe, who had pleaded not guilty to both counts, was convicted after a full trial. He was sentenced to six years for attempted…

THE government has highlighted the disproportionate brunt of climate change on women, whose societal roles make them more susceptible to its impacts, such as increased water scarcity, food insecurity, poverty, and gender-based violence. Speaking at the COP 30 preparatory meeting in Harare on Tuesday, chief director for Gender and Women Affairs Lillian Matsika Takaendisa said…

THE ministry of Skills Audit, in partnership with the ministry of Lands and the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat), is set to embark on a nationwide agricultural skills audit aimed at enhancing the capacity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector. Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement yesterday, the ministry of Skills Audit’s director of communications and…

Staff writer in BULAWAYO THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) says it is on track to finalise its financial statements for the 2023 and 2024 years. In a statement yesterday, BCC town clerk Christopher Dube said the move was meant to promote accountability and transparency. “The City of Bulawayo would like to advise residents and stakeholders…

YVONNE NCUBE   A 38-YEAR-OLD woman from Emganwini suburb in Bulawayo has been dragged to court on allegations of pouring boiling water on her sister’s maid, caus­ing severe burns. Privilege Moyo appeared be­fore Bulawayo magistrate Archie Wochiwunga, facing charges of physical abuse. She pleaded not guilty and was remanded in custody to September 25 for…