The country joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day of Enforced Disappearances.

The new Act, which introduced a civil partnership and a qualified civil marriage, also recognises an unregistered customary law union as a marriage.

Sanyanga said their upcoming September 14 to 17 stakeholders conference at Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls is expected to address this growing challenge.

Poor drying and storage methods used by farmers after harvesting also contribute to the exposure to the toxins

Masisi said cattle rustling along the Zimbabwe-Botswana border had reached unprecedented levels

Masisi was accused of showering all manner of praises to Mnangagwa’s government during his three-day State visit to Zimbabwe.

Educators Union of Zimbabwe secretary-general Tapedza Zhou told NewsDay that their survey revealed that teachers were suffering in silence and reported for work under protest.

Mutsvangwa said the process of branding Zimbabwe should be taken as an opportunity to reflect on the country’s needs, and how it is perceived by the world.

The ministry also said it had recorded a total of 6 444 measles cases by Monday.

Teachers are demanding United States dollar salaries amid high inflation, which they say has turned them into paupers.

A novel three-day cycling event, the Nedbank Tour de Great Dyke will kick off from the Zimplats Complex on October 27 and will see professional and amateur cyclists cover over 300 kilometres.

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Another health expert, Josephat Chiripanyanga said the improvement in the rate of uptake of cervical cancer services was welcome.