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POLICE in Bulawayo, in partnership with various stakeholders, are installing closed-circuit television (CCTV) in crime hotspot areas in the central business district (CBD) as part of efforts to intensify the fight against crime. The project is part of the police’s initiative in embracing the latest technology in crime fighting. The surveillance system is a partnership…

AUTHORITIES say women empowerment programmes can only be impactful if they advance inclusivity and equity. Women Affairs, Monica Mutsvangwa made the remarks in Bulawayo where she underscored the government’s commitment to fostering an environment in which women are empowered to thrive and secure their future, while contributing to national development. “Informed by our devolution and…

A HARARE lawyer, Agness Chatsama, 38, appeared in court yesterday facing US$800 000 fraud charges emanating from a botched conveyancing deal. Chatsama is being jointly charged with Ariginero Muzeya, 65. The two appeared before Harare magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa who granted them US$250 bail each. Magistrate Gofa also ordered the two to surrender their passports with…

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has denounced plans by Zanu PF’s resource mobilisation and revenue generation chairperson, Dexter Nduna, to take over the city’s parking system, which is currently being managed by Tendy Three Investments (TTI) parking management. This comes after Nduna claimed that his company, the National Eye Security Company, was better suited to…

THE Tshiamiso Trust, established to provide compensation to former mineworkers suffering permanent lung impairment from silicosis or work-related tuberculosis (TB), is seeking qualified service providers in Zimbabwe to assist claimants in the country. Following discussions with the government, the Tshiamiso Trust is poised to begin processing compensation claims for the former Wenela mine workers who…

By Stella Madzivanyika madzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw YOUNG people from Epworth yesterday, among other things, urged their local council to do more to fight drug and substance abuse. This emerged at a community level engagement forum organised by the Zimbabwe Youth Decide, where the youth interacted with senior Epworth Local Board (EPL) to present their concerns ahead of…

BY RUTENDO NGARA FIFTEEN alleged Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) activists who were arrested in Budiriro, Harare for allegedly participating in an unsanctioned gathering were acquitted yesterday by a Harare magistrate. They were arrested at the home of then Budiriro MP, Costa Machingauta, who is currently in remand prison on another charge. The 15, were…

FIVE people died on Saturday when Nissan Premeira vehicle travelling along Harare-Mukumbura Road in Mashonaland Central Province veered off the road and hit the victims as they were walking on the road side. National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident which occurred at the 90 kilometre peg.  “The ZRP confirms a fatal…

METRO Cash and Carry, has opened a new branch in Bulawayo as part of a move by the leading wholesaler to ensure that affordable products are readily available. The wholesaler’s national head of sales and marketing for Metro Cash and Carry, Carl Kusada, told the Daily News on the sidelines of the official opening of…