‘Churches must partner Government in development’

Debra Matabvu, Harare Bureau CHURCHES must move beyond their traditional spiritual role and become active partners in Zimbabwe’s economic and social development, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking at the National…

Ingutsheni refurbishment to commence next month Drug rehabilitation unit gets first priority

Robin Muchetu, Health and Gender Editor THE refurbishment of Ingutsheni Central Hospital in Bulawayo is expected to commence in September, with a 20-bed drug and substance abuse rehabilitation unit getting…

Ministry to absorb all donor-funded health workers

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter THE Government will by January next year absorb all health workers currently supported by development partners into the public service, with at least 2 000…

Ministry targets rural health worker shortages with new system

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke HEALTH AUTHORITIES are developing a new classification system to identify health facilities struggling to attract and retain workers, as it moves to address the uneven distribution of health…

‘Muzarabani gas hopes raise prospect of new economic chapter’

Theseus Mauruki Shambare in MUZARABANI MUZARABANI’S emerging oil and gas prospects are raising hopes of a new economic chapter for Zimbabwe, with expectations that a commercially viable petroleum industry could…

Climate Bill sails through Senate, heads to President

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE is a step closer to establishing a National Climate Fund to finance climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes after the Climate Change Management Bill sailed…

Govt expands school feeding ahead of El Niño

Precious Manomano THE Government is expanding the national school feeding programme to more schools and drought-prone districts ahead of the anticipated 2026/2027 El Niño-induced drought. The authorities are also strengthening…

Six new courts to open by year-end

Trust Freddy THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is set to open six new courts before the end of the year as it accelerates the expansion of the justice delivery system,…

US$600m Runde-Tende Dam plans advance

George Maponga Masvingo Bureau THE Government is pressing ahead with plans to construct the US$600 million Runde-Tende Dam in southern Masvingo, with the project expected to boost irrigation in the…

Kunzvi Dam: 278 houses ready for displaced families

Precious Manomano THE construction of 278 houses for families being relocated to make way for Kunzvi Dam has been completed, with another 95 homes under construction, as the massive water…