Ketty Nyoni STAFF WRITER nyonik@dailynews.co.zw THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) projects the country’s inflation to further decline in the second half of the year as a result of its fiscal measures to stabilise the foreign exchange market. Since last year, the central bank has been fighting to stabilise the forex exchange market in a…
Dionne Kanyowa STAFF WRITER kanyowad@dailynews.co.zw THE COURTS have increased the damages awarded to an army brutality victim who suffered eye injury during the 2018 anti- government protests from $295 000 to $3 000 000 to cushion the amount against inflation. Zakeo Mutimutema , initially sued Defence minister Oppah Muchinguri and her Home Affairs counterpart Kazembe…
Hazel Marimbizain BULAWAYO POLICE have vowed to track down criminals involved in wildlife poaching. The warning from law enforcement agents comes at a time the country is struggling to deal with poaching syndicates, some of which are extending their criminal activities across the country’s borders. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said they were worried about…
Rumbidzai NgwenyaSTAFF WRITERngwenyar@dailynews.co.zw THE Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) is worried by the increasingly toxic political environment in the country. In this regard, the commission has urged political parties to shun violence ahead of next year’s crunch national elections. “The commission has noted with great concern recent political statements in the form of political sloganeering…
OUTSPOKEN preacher Talent Chiwenga has questioned Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) head Nelson Chamisa’s leadership credentials, as well as his appetite and capacity to take on the ruling Zanu PF. Speaking during his Sunday church service at the weekend, the fearless cleric also criticised Chamisa for consistently manifesting cowardice while his lieutenants such as Job…
THE Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA) has lashed out at the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) over what it described as rates hike madness which residents cannot afford.This comes after the local authority has been inundated with complaints by residents over estimated monthly rates. Addressing a media conference at the weekend, BPRA secretary for administration Thembelani…
Hazel Marimbiza in BULAWAYO THE Zimbabwe Council of Churches (ZCC) has committed itself to improving rural households’ nutrition by implementing food assistance initiatives targeting vulnerable households nationally. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, ZCC project officer Patrick Mazipo said the food security programme, which is underway, is currently targeting most food- insecure households. “On the…
Rumbidzai NgwenyaSTAFF WRITERngwenyar@dailynews.co.zw NATIONAL flag carrier, Air Zimbabwe, could soon rejoin the International Air Transport Association (IATA), after authorities said yesterday that they would pay all monies owed to the pivotal trade body. Announcing a new board for the ailing airline in Harare, Transport minister Felix Mhona said authorities would be clearing the US$1,4 million…
Melisa Chatikobo STAFF WRITER chatikobom@dailynews.co.zw CIVIL Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on the government to withdraw the Private Voluntary Organisation (PVO) Amendment Bill 2021, which they claim did not factor in views from members of the public. Last year the government gazetted the PVO Bill which regulates the operations of civil society organisations. Among other…
Brandon Josphat josphatbl@dailynews.co.zw THE Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) is encouraging local authorities under its control to take about one million hectares of arable land that it says is being “under-utilised” by Zanu PF bigwigs around the country and distribute it to 100 000 young people. Contributing to an online discussion on land last week,…
