Man (60) rapes landlord’s daughter
Trish Mukwazo, [email protected] A 60-YEAR-OLD Bulawayo man was yesterday arraigned before the courts for allegedly raping his landlord’s 12-year-old daughter. The man, from Nketa 9 suburb, appeared before Bulawayo regional magistrate,…
Victoria Falls town clerk back in office
Leonard Ncube , [email protected] VICTORIA Falls town clerk, Mr Ronnie Dube, has resumed his duties following a directive from the Government and a High Court ruling that barred any disciplinary action against…
BCC urged to fast-track waste-to-energy project
Nqobile Bhebhe, [email protected] BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) has been urged to fast-track the awarding of contracts for the proposed waste-to-energy project to help solve the hazardous environmental and health challenges posed…
Human Metapneumovirus: Zimbabwe on high alert
Lesley Chikudo, [email protected] THE Government has taken swift action to increase public health surveillance in light of the recent outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. In a collaborative effort with…
Electric vehicles, solar can help reduce Zimbabwe’s negative trade balance
Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai ACCORDING to Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Finance and the national statistics agency ZimStat, in 2024, Zimbabwe’s merchandise imports were projected to reach $9,08 billion. On the other hand,…
Zimbabwe cricket needs to identify the root cause of its poor performances
IT is disheartening to note that the Zimbabwe cricket team seems comfortable in defeat. The Chevrons lost the second Test match against Afghanistan at Queens Sports Club by 73 runs…
Timber sector strives to regain key player position
Nokuthaba Brita Ncube, [email protected] ZIMBABWE’S timber industry, once a significant contributor to export earnings, is striving to regain its position as a key player in regional and international markets. At…
‘Assessment of mining projects impact on environs vital’
Nokuthaba Brita Ncube, [email protected] A SAFETY, Health, Environmental, and Quality (Sheq) practitioner, Mr Tinotenda Chitamba, has emphasised the importance of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (Esias) in ensuring sustainable mining…
Clothing firm commends efforts to curb smuggling
Nokuthaba Brita Ncube, [email protected] ZIMBABWE’S timber industry, once a significant contributor to export earnings, is striving to regain its position as a key player in regional and international markets. At…
Merchandise exports surge
Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected] ZIMBABWE’s merchandise exports grew by 3,3 percent to reach US$5,4 billion during the first nine months of 2024, up from US$5,2 billion recorded during the same period…