Underfunding stalls devolution projects

Section 301(3) of the Constitution provides that at least 5% of the national budget in any financial year be allocated to local authorities to fund devolution projects.
By Gracious Daniel Dec. 8, 2023

Umguza to get town status

He said rural communities needed to be developed so that they do not continue to rely on pit latrines for toilets.
By Nizbert Moyo Apr. 7, 2023

Govt to build residential flats in Uzumba

This was revealed by National Housing and Social Amenities minister Daniel Garwe.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko Sep. 19, 2022

Citizen participation in devolution: Are ward development committees the answer?

On the coattails of this system is an opportunity for citizen participation.
By Alois Madhekeni and Lloyd Sachikonye Sep. 10, 2022

US, Israel sign joint anti-Iran nuclear declaration

The two leaders signed the statement after earlier holding a one-on-one meeting on Thursday morning in West Jerusalem on the second day of Biden’s four-day Middle East tour, followed by a virtual summit with the leaders of India and the United Arab Emirates.

By The Independent Jul. 14, 2022

Biden heads to Middle East for first tour as president

The 79-year-old president’s visit to Jeddah on Friday will be the focus of the tour, after Biden branded Saudi Arabia a “pariah” over the 2018 murder of dissident Saudi journalist and US resident Jamal Khashoggi.

By The Independent Jul. 13, 2022

Africa Ahead spruces up 25 healthcare centres in Manicaland

The project will see Africa Ahead with support from Unicef and Action Against Hunger (ACF), repair and rehabilitate water and sanitation facilities at medical centres across the districts.

By The Independent Jul. 3, 2022

Africa Ahead spruces up 25 healthcare centres in Manicaland

The project will see Africa Ahead with support from Unicef and Action Against Hunger (ACF), repair and rehabilitate water and sanitation facilities at medical centres across the districts.

By The Independent Jul. 3, 2022

Hit hard by storms and forest loss, Zimbabweans building stronger homes

Panda (34), lost her previous house in Ndiadzo village, in Manicaland province, when Cyclone Idai tore through Zimbabwe in 2019, destroying an estimated 50 000 homes.

By The Independent May. 21, 2022