Zimplats Donates Maternity Ward to Gweshe Clinic
DT Correspondent Mhondoro Ngezi, Zimbabwe – Zimplats, the country’s largest platinum group metal (PGM) producer, has officially handed over a state-of-the-art maternity ward valued at over US$230,000 to Gweshe Clinic in Mhondoro Ngezi. The initiative aims to improve the healthcare experience for expecting mothers in the area. The newly donated facilities include a modern maternity […]
Jumbos Deaths in Zim Signal Crisis Amidst El Niño Phenomenon
DT Correspondent Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe – The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has issued a warning regarding a mounting crisis in Zimbabwe, as close to a dozen elephants have fallen victim to extreme temperatures in Hwange National Park. The El Niño weather pattern has triggered scorching hot weather conditions, resulting in the drying […]
Collaboration and Synergies Crucial for Achieving SDGs
DT Correspondent Harare: Strengthening collaborations and synergies between ministries and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is essential for the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a top government official has said. Youth Empowerment, Development, and Vocational Training Deputy Minister Kudakwashe Mupamhanga made these remarks while officiating the Joint International Voluntary Day Commemorations 2023 and Youth Engagement […]
Elderly Resident Locked Out: Shocking Abuse Uncovered at Old Peoples Home
DT Correspondent Harare: – In a scandalous turn of events, Frederick Caley Cottages Old People’s Home in Arcadia has come under fire after leaked pictures exposed the mistreatment and neglect of its elderly residents. The shocking images depict one elderly tenant, Veronica Johnson, being locked out of her accommodation overnight, a distressing incident that sheds […]
Health Ministry’s Allocation Falls Short of Abuja Declaration, Raising Concerns for Healthcare
By ITAI RUSIKE Government spending on Health and Child Care as a percentage of total public expenditure is projected to decline from 11.2 percent in 2023 to the projected 10.8 percent in 2024. Health spending as a share of total government expenditure, is an indicator of the priority given to health. The Abuja Target remains […]
‘Conserving Wildlife Can Help Mitigate Climate Change’ – IFAW
DT Correspondent The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) will be present at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, urging governments and stakeholders to recognize the crucial role of wildlife conservation in addressing the urgent challenges posed by the climate crisis. The 28th Conference of Parties of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will […]
Zimplats Hands Over US$380k Facilities to Turf Primary School
DT Correspondent Platinum Group Metals (PGM) miner, Zimplats on Monday handed over two classroom blocks and ablution facilities that were constructed at a cost of about US$380,000 to the authorities at Turf Primary School in Mhondora Ngezi District as part of its efforts to de-congest the elementary school. The investment, which forms part of Zimplats’ […]
Zim Ranger Mpofu Honoured in London
DT Correspondent Zimbabwean ranger Jealous Mpofu has received a prestigious honor at the 11th Edition of the Tusk Conservation Awards in London for his remarkable efforts in saving painted dogs from the brink of extinction. Mpofu, who works as a ranger with Painted Dog Conservation (PDC), has been instrumental in advocating for awareness and protection […]
IFAW Highlights Nature-Based Solutions as Top Priority at COP28
DT Correspondent Harare: – As global temperatures continue to rise, this year’s COP28 global climate conference, scheduled from November 30 to December 12, is set to tackle the pressing issue of climate change. The conference comes at a time when the world is experiencing record-breaking levels of global warming, leading to extreme temperatures and cyclones. […]
Private Sector partners Govt to Strengthen Climate-Proof Agric
DT Correspondent In a significant effort to enhance climate-smart agriculture, private players have joined forces with the Government to scale up a design model aimed at combating droughts, economic instability, and the adverse effects of climate change. To tackle these pressing challenges and promote resilience-building initiatives, the Food, Agriculture, and Natural Resources Analysis Network (FANRPAN), […]