A fire at a discount retailer in Hermosillo claimed at least 23 lives and left a dozen injured on Saturday, casting a shadow over Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations. The blaze tore through the Waldo's store in the city center, with authorities reporting that many victims died from breathing in poisonous fumes. Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo announced plans for a comprehensive probe into what sparked the tragedy, noting that young people were counted among those who perished.
The state's top prosecutor, Gustavo Salas, said medical examiners determined that toxic gas inhalation appeared to be the primary cause of death. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed sympathy for bereaved families and deployed assistance teams to aid survivors...
Zimbabwe will pursue manufacturing expansion and revenue growth under its upcoming five-year economic blueprint after officials said the current program successfully stabilized financial conditions. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube announced on Thursday that the second National Development Strategy beginning in 2026 will emphasize factory production, technology integration and improved tax collection to advance toward middle-income status by decade's end.
Speaking during planning sessions held in Mutare, Ncube said authorities achieved progress on roads, farming and mining investments between 2021 and 2025 while maintaining economic output increases averaging over five percent annually. The new framework targets the transformation from...
Zimbabwe's emergency helicopter program has completed more than 1,000 medical evacuation missions during its first year of full operations, expanding access to urgent treatment for residents in isolated regions. The Heli-Drive initiative received 18 Russian-manufactured Ansat and Mi-17 aircraft through a 2023 agreement arranged by President Emmerson Mnangagwa to strengthen public healthcare delivery nationwide.
Medical director Freddy Mhondiwa said the program has transported 1,041 patients since launching operations from Harare, with services now extending to Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. Expansion to Mutare is planned before year-end. Pediatric and newborn cases have represented approximately 35 percent of transports, while pregnancy...
A legislator in Manicaland Province has launched sports competitions and economic assistance programs to steer young people away from narcotics while boosting rural prosperity. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere organized an athletic event on Saturday in Makoni West constituency that combined anti-drug messaging with financial support for local projects. Participants received livestock and technology resources as authorities distributed $13,500 across nine electoral subdivisions, with tournament champions earning $5,000 and second and third place finishers collecting $1,000 apiece.
Residents praised Muswere for addressing substance dependency through community engagement rather than enforcement alone. Beneficiaries reported success...
A presidential adviser has urged recipients of government business grants to avoid turning the economic program into a political issue while directing money toward productive ventures. Paul Tungwarara appealed on Monday during a distribution event in Mutare, where President Emmerson Mnangagwa's administration provided funding to various party-affiliated groups.
Organizations connected to religious communities, veterans, traders and service workers collected amounts ranging from $20,000 to $50,000. The National Multi-Faith Economic Dialogue secured $50,000 along with apostolic church groups and children of former fighters, while hairdressers, vendors, pastors and cross-border merchants each obtained $20,000. Tungwarara stressed that...
Zimbabwe's beauty sector represents a major economic driver for female entrepreneurs operating small and medium ventures, according to the minister overseeing women's enterprise development. Monica Mutsvangwa made these remarks during the country's first Beauty Industry Awards ceremony held on Saturday in Harare, where professionals and government officials gathered to recognize achievements within the field.
The minister described the sector as predominantly composed of micro businesses managed by women and young people who support household finances and strengthen local communities. She noted that these enterprises make significant contributions toward national economic output and the government's goal of reaching upper-middle-income...
A property developer has praised government officials for approving compensation terms that will allow more than 11,000 families to obtain formal ownership of homes built on contested farmland. Eddie Pfugari Properties announced readiness to work with authorities following cabinet endorsement of a payment framework affecting residents at Whitecliffe Farm, where people were placed under a housing initiative two decades ago.
Edward Nyanyiwa Jr., who manages the company, commended President Emmerson Mnangagwa for what he described as practical leadership during remarks made after last week's cabinet session. Authorities agreed to pay the firm $44 million for approximately 850 hectares where residents have lived without a clear legal...
Chinese business leaders in Zimbabwe have committed to collaborating with religious organizations on education and vocational training programs aimed at youth development. Manjuan Li, a prominent member of the Chinese commercial sector, announced the initiative during a gathering with church officials in Harare on Saturday.
Li said partnerships with faith institutions will help development projects penetrate local communities more effectively. She emphasized that her compatriots seek to advance Zimbabwe's goal of reaching upper-middle-income status by 2030 through empowerment rather than merely financial investment. Bishop Abel Charakupa responded positively, noting that resource constraints have limited existing church programs and...
African diplomats have launched a fundraising campaign to assist Caribbean countries recovering from Hurricane Melissa, which killed 50 people and caused widespread destruction across Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba. The League of African Ambassadors announced the Hand of Friendship and Advocacy Initiative to coordinate relief efforts and mobilize international support for reconstruction.
Ambassador Kufa Chinoza of Zimbabwe, who serves as the league's general secretary, said historical and cultural connections between the two regions make the tragedy deeply personal for African nations. The Category 5 storm struck Jamaica on Tuesday of last week with devastating force, destroying up to 90 percent of structures in some communities and cutting...
Trending content
-
Q
-
-
-
