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muronzereyib@dailynews.co.zw AUTHORITIES have vowed to take stern action against individuals spreading misinformation on social media, targeting the country’s leadership and image. The minister of Information, Jenfan Muswere, at the weekend urged the public to remain united and use social media for development and economic growth. “As we continue to celebrate our national independence, utilising the…

SOUTHERN EDITOR BULAWAYO city fathers are pinning their hopes on the week-long Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) to revitalise the city’s once bustling industry that has suffered a heavy knock from the declining economic situation. The fully subscribed 65th edition of the premier showcase kicked off yesterday under the theme: “Industrialisation: Crafting an Integrated Economic…

Tapiwa Chirume chirumet@dailynews.co.zw A TRUCK driver was arrested on Independence Day in Beitbridge, Matabeleland South Province, for unlawful possession of Broncleer syrup worth US$16 400, the police have said. “On April 18, police in Beitbridge intercepted a haulage truck and arrested the truck driver, Charles Gumbo, 56, and passenger, Witness Chinemo, 43, for unlawful possession…

By Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw AMID the country’s worsening violent crime and soaring drug abuse, authorities are working to introduce stiffer sentences for murders, armed robberies and peddling of drugs. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — Prosecutor General Loice Matanda-Moyo underlined anew yesterday that it was crucial given the worrying…

THE eagerly anticipated Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) kicks off in Bulawayo today, amid high expectations that the premier showcase will continue to underscore the country’s industrial potential. This 65th edition of the mega annual exhibition is themed “Blue Sapphire” — a tribute to the expo’s enduring legacy. Speaking during a media briefing at the…

THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) is working on an alternative backup water pumping unit meant to ease water challenges. This comes at a time when residents are grappling with a severe water crisis that often leaves them without access to potable water for over two weeks. In a media update yesterday, the BCC town clerk,…

Stella MadzivanyikaSTAFF WRITERmadzivanyikas@dailynews.co.zw ZIMBABWE will this year import more than 200 000 metric tonnes of rice from Malawi and China for US$156 million. Speaking during a recent visit by China’s governor of Hunan province, Cao Zhiqiang, to the Agriculture ministry office in Harare, the permanent secretary in the ministry, Obert Jiri, emphasised the need for…

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday challenged Zimbabweans to resolve their challenges through dialogue. Addressing thousands of the Zion Christian Church members at an Easter conference in Masvingo Province, Mnangagwa said there was a need to create communities where “peace and unity flourish, through love and forgiveness are powerful instruments which break down all barriers”. “May we…

BRANDON JOSPHAT & BRIGHTON MURONZEREYI THE alarming rise in drug and substance abuse in the country, mainly by young people, has become a national crisis that demands urgent action by all key stakeholders to combat the issue. So said spooked experts who variously described the problem as a “humanitarian disaster’’, “pandemic”, ‘‘national emergency” and a…