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Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zwFARMERS must prioritise forage production in order to deal with the impact of climate change on livestock.This was said by Agriculture parliamentary portfolio committee chairperson Felix Maburutse at the livestock production systems-Zimbabwe project (Lips-Zim) policy dialogue in Harare yesterday.This comes as the El Nino-induced drought has resulted in the loss of 9 941…

Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw ZANU PF Harare province secretary for security Voyage Dhambuza yesterday appeared before a magistrate court facing charges of allegedly invading council land in Crowborough, Harare, and parcelling it out to home seekers. Dhambuza appeared before magistrate Dennis Mangosi facing charges of contravening Town and Country Planning Act.He was remanded to January 13 2025.According…

FORMER deputy prime minister in the inclusive government of between 2009 and 2013, Thokozani Khupe, has implored the government to implement period poverty policies saying most girls are being deprived of quality education due to lack of sanitary wear. Speaking at a stakeholders meeting in Bulawayo yesterday, Khuphe said the increase in period poverty hindered…

THE government has expressed concern over a rise in male students dropping out of school in Matabeleland South Province to concentrate on gold panning and abuse of drugs. Speaking to the Daily News at Matthew Rusike Children’s Home in Mzingwane over the weekend, deputy minister of Defence and also MP of Umzingwane Levi Mayihlome said…

Yvonne Ncubein BULAWAYO A BULAWAYO hairdresser has been slapped with an effective three months in prison after being convicted of defrauding a client of US$950 by falsely promising to secure her admission into the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) school of nursing. Nelly Moyo appeared before Bulawayo magistrate Nomagugu Maphosa facing a charge of fraud. She…

THE United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) has called on the government to redouble its efforts for enhanced education to ensure all children get the necessary skills to better their lives. Speaking at the 2024 Regional World Children’s Day in Victoria Falls over the weekend, Unicef regional director for Eastern and Southern Africa Etleva Kadilli said…

MORE and more Zimbabwean students are leaving to study in the United States of America (US) with nearly 2 000 currently enrolled at various institutions of higher learning. The US embassy in Harare yesterday said the US remained a destination of choice for Zimbabwean students with the numbers increasing year after year, putting it in…

Rutendo NgaraSTAFF WRITERngarar@dailynews.co.zw A VENDOR, operating in the Harare central business district (CBD), has been granted a US$200 bail for an attempted murder charge after he allegedly pushed a municipality police officer from his vehicle. According to the State, Farai Yobe, a Chitungwiza resident, attempted to kill Themba Maudzo, a municipal police officer, who had…

Masimba MakwembereSTAFF WRITERmakwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE United Church of Christ Zimbabwe (UCCZ) on Sunday installed its president Reverend John Matiza to serve a second four-year term. Speaking on the sidelines of the installation service in Harare, Matiza, said he would continue moving the church forward through sharing the word of God. “I am delighted that the church…