BY MASIMBA MAKWEMBERE AT LEAST 23 people have been killed, while many homes and major infrastructure projects have been destroyed by the heavy rains being experienced in most parts of the country, authorities say. The deputy director of the Department of Civil Protection, Farai Hokonya, confirmed to the Daily News On Sunday at the weekend…
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has expressed concern over an increase in crime, saying miscreants were targeting council property and attacking security guards. This comes as the BCC recently bolstered its municipal police force after recruiting 173 newly trained officers to restore order and protect vital infrastructure. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting, the BCC chamber…
BY NYASHA KUNYISWA THE Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (CAZ) says it is targeting to screen at least 1 000 women across the country for both cervical and breast cancers before month-end. CAZ has also slashed by 50 percent the cost of both cervical and breast cancer screenings to US$5. This comes as Zimbabwe joined the…
NYASHA KUNYISWASenior Staff Writer THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) reported six deaths resulting from 29 train accidents last year. In an interview with Daily News on Friday, the NRZ spokesperson, Andrew Kunambura, stated that they were conducting nationwide awareness campaigns to reduce train accidents. “In 2024, we recorded a total of 29 train accidents,…
By Blessings Mashaya and Brandon Josphat AUTHORITIES will do everything in their power to keep the ZiG and the prices of basic goods in the country stable, Finance minister Mthuli Ncube pledged yesterday. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the upbeat Ncube added that escalating economic stability was the…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (Zimsec) November 2024 ‘O’ Level results were released yesterday, showing a 3, 78 percent pass rate increase. Addressing the media in Harare, the Zimsec chairperson, Paul Mapfumo, said the candidates performed better than in 2023, recording an overall pass rate of 33,19 percent from 29,41 percent…
By Masimba Makwembere makwemberemv@dailynews.co.zw THE government on Thursday launched the National Venture Capital Company of Zimbabwe (NVCCZ) that will provide entrepreneurs with financial aid to start and grow their businesses. A venture capital company financially supports start-up companies and small businesses that show long-term growth potential. Speaking at the NVCCZ launch in Harare, the minister…
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) says the current incessant rains have washed away its tracks in some parts of the country. NRZ spokesperson, Andrew Kunambura, added yesterday that this had forced the rail transport operator to suspend its cargo operations in the affected areas. “The NRZ wishes to inform the public, customers and all…
CITY and town councils are pushing for legislation to regulate the installation of water storage tanks by ratepayers, citing concerns over public safety. This move comes amid worries that some tanks are not properly constructed and are substandard. The Rusape Town Council is leading the charge, having recently directed residents with water storage tanks to…
Shamaine Chirimujiri STAFF WRITER chirimujiris@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) will not spare anyone who engages in criminal activities, including those who abuse social media to malign ordinary citizens and prominent figures in the country. So says police national spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, who adds that the current operation aimed at taming the country’s traffic jungle…
