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 […]
Webster Retires as Cafca Boss
DT Correspondent Rob Webster has retired as the managing director of listed cables manufacturer Cafca, with effect from February next year after serving for two decades at the helm. The company has its primary listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange and its secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, manufactures and supplies cables for transmission […]
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 […]
Proposed 2024 Tax Reforms Ignite Price Increase Fears; Grain Millers Call for Review
GRAIN Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) President Tafadzwa Musarara has raised concerns about the potential impact of Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s proposed tax regime on essential food items.
Gold Deliveries Hit Record Low, Down by Over 75%
FIDELITY Gold Refineries (FGR) has reported a dramatic 75% decline in gold deliveries from small scale and artisanal miners, a first in recent years.
Empowering Sex Workers as Community Health Advocates in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
DT Correspondent Springs of Life Zimbabwe (SOLZ), a private voluntary organisation, has taken a bold step by training and appointing sex workers as Community Health Advocates (CHAs) to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS. This move aims to align with the government’s vision of inclusivity and leaving no-one behind in the fight against the disease. Ms […]
Mining Dispute Escalates as CIO’s US$70k Car Burnt by Workers
DT Correspondent Three mining workers in Pfungwe found themselves in court on Tuesday, appearing before Mutawatawa Magistrate Mr Obedience Matare on charges of setting fire to a car valued at $70,000. The vehicle was allegedly owned by a suspected member of the Central Intelligence Organization (CIO) and was destroyed during a mining dispute. According to […]
Mimosa Records 3 percent Increase in Production Despite Power Interruptions
DT Correspondent Zimbabwe’s second-largest platinum group metal (PGM) producer – Mimosa Mining Company, managed to achieve a 3 percent increase in tonnes milled during the quarter ending September 30, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022 despite intermittent power interruptions. Implats, a 50 percent shareholder in Mimosa, highlighted the challenges faced by the company […]
CZR Criticises Proposed VAT on Basic Commodities
DT Correspondent Harare : Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) president Denford Mutashu has expressed concern over Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s proposal to introduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on various basic commodities. CZR warns that implementing such a policy would have disastrous consequences for the country’s poor, exacerbating food insecurity and leading to further informalisation of […]