adminThe role of deposit protection in promoting financial inclusion
Financial inclusion is the delivery of financial services at affordable costs to sections of disadvantaged and low-income segments of society. In Zimbabwe, the Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) is part to the National Financial Inclusion Forum crafting a new National Financial Inclusion Strategy. DPC is member of the thematic committee on consumer protection and people living with disabilities. The Forum focuses on the legal, institutional and operational infrastructure to advance inclusion.
Scheme to benefit a million households
The tick grease application programme being spearheaded under the Presidential Livestock Inputs scheme is expected to reduce the number of animals succumbing to tick-borne diseases, particularly Theileriosis, popularly known as January Disease, which has killed over 300 000 cattle since 2017.
Framework for climate services key to attaining Vision-2030: Ndlovu
An aggressive approach and timely response to meteorological disasters through the National Framework for Climate Services is key to attaining Vision 2030, Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu has said.
Gweru bids for central hospital status
Gweru Provincial Hospital has formally applied to the Ministry of Health and Child Care to be upgraded to a central hospital following major additions and improvements, including a fully-fledged renal unit, an intensive care unit and an increase in the number of specialists.
Power cuts blamed on rains, technical faults
Power cuts being experienced in some parts of the country are temporary and are due to technical faults at Hwange Power Station as well as the rains, Energy and Power Development Deputy Minister Magna Mudyiwa has said.
Sadc must harness resources to achieve water, food security
Water, energy and food security can be achieved in Southern Africa through joint efforts and integration with other sectors of the economy.
Church elder steals US$14 000
AN elder at Reformed Church in Zimbabwe Hatfield parish can avoid prison if he pays back the US$14 482 he stole from the church.
New funding model helps clear passport backlog
The funding model crafted by Government to clear the passports backlog and improve efficiency in the production line has proved to be a master-stroke after exceeding expectations.
State seeks separate trial for Mamombe
THE State yesterday applied for a separation of trial for three MDC-Alliance members — Joana Momombe, Cecilia Chimbiri and Netsai Marova — on charges of faking their abductions in May this year.
Boy (15) kills stepfather
A teenager from a Bindura farm fatally struck his stepfather with an iron bar on the head while trying to protect his mother during a domestic dispute over claims of infidelity.