Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter THE Second Republic’s culture of giving democratic space to churches and collaborating with other institutions that champion peace has been a key ingredient to the prevailing peace in Zimbabwe as was witnessed during the recent harmonised elections, President […]
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Midlands comes alive as Zanu PF conference roars into life
Patrick Chitumba Midlands Bureau Chief DELEGATES were still trooping into Gweru last night ahead of the official opening of the Zanu PF Annual National People’s Conference by President Mnangagwa in the city today. The usually sleepy Midlands capital was a hive of activity from yesterday morning as […]
Urban transport strategy in the pipeline
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter AN international consultant will soon be engaged by the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works to come up with an urban transport transformation strategy. The transport strategy is among seven strategies the ministry has earmarked for next year. Appearing […]
Zim protests unverified human rights claims
Africa Moyo Deputy News Editor Zimbabwe’s delegation at the 77th session of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has lodged a formal complaint over unverified allegations made by a panellist of the Pan-African Lawyers Union (PALU) on the situation in the country. It has since […]
China pledges US$20m towards food security
Maxwell Tapatapa Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE will soon receive a large injection of technology for mushroom farmers to upgrade their business and to bring many more into the sector, along with US$20 million worth of extra food assistance from China. The pledged aid was announced at the New Parliament […]
All systems go in Gweru
Patrick Chitumba Midlands Bureau Chief EVERYTHING is now in place for the hosting of the 20th Zanu PF National Annual People’s Conference, which will be officially opened by the party’s First Secretary and President, Cde Mnangagwa, today. Briefing journalists last night, Zanu PF National Political […]
Farmers urged to speed up wheat harvesting
Precious Manomano Herald Reporter Wheat farmers are encouraged to speed up wheat harvesting to ensure that the crop will not be affected by rains expected next week. The Department of Agricultural Engineering, Mechanisation and Soil Conservation in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, […]
Gas leak: Four pupils readmitted to hospital
Conrad Mupesa Mash West Bureau While investigations continue into a leak of an unknown gas at Jameson High School in Kadoma last week, four pupils have been readmitted to Kadoma General Hospital after all 53 pupils and four staff originally admitted were discharged by Sunday. The gas leak took […]
Boost for 180 families as irrigation scheme is commercialised
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu Bulawayo Bureau ABOUT 180 families from Gwanda District in Matabeleland South are poised to reap big business spoils following the upgrading of the Tuli Makwe Irrigation Scheme into a vibrant commercial unit in line with the Government’s Vision 2030 Accelerator Model. […]
46km of Harare-Mutare dualisation complete, open to traffic
Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau FORTY six kilometres of dual carriageway have now been completed and opened to traffic on the stretch between Harare and Marondera, as the Second Republic continues to improve the country’s road infrastructure. Last Friday, 6km that are part of the 46km, were […]
All in place for Grade 7 exams
Rejoice Makoni Herald Correspondent Grade SEVEN examinations begin today across the country, with the Zimbabwe Schools Examination Council (ZIMSEC) saying all systems were in place. The examinations run from today until October 9. In an interview yesterday, ZIMSEC board chairperson Professor Eddie […]
VP Chiwenga rallies church to fight drug abuse
Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter Zimbabwe is facing a menacing drug and substance abuse scourge which, if unchecked, has the potential to affect an entire generation, and the church has an obligation to partner Government to fight off this menace, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga said […]
Angel of Hope, UZ forge alliance in traditional grains
Tendai Rupapa Senior Reporter First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s Angel of Hope Foundation and the University of Zimbabwe have forged an alliance to assess an array of products that can be extracted from traditional grains and natural resources in a development aimed at upskilling beneficiaries for […]
Pay children’s school fees, parents urged
Patrick Chitumba Midlands Bureau Chief PARENTS must pay fees and levies for their children to keep the education system functioning normally, Primary and Secondary Education Minister Dr Torerayi Moyo, has said. Addressing pupils, teachers and stakeholders during the third National Annual Science, […]
Farmers urged to insure crops
Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau Farmers should consider insuring their crops to shield themselves from the vagaries of climate change and some man-made disasters such as wildfires, Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development permanent secretary Dr John Basera has […]
Hwange National Park water shortages under control
Leonard Ncube Victoria Falls Reporter Authorities are taking steps to address water shortages at the Hwange National Park where some big species like buffalos were recently reported to be migrating to neighbouring Botswana due to drought. Environment, Climate and Wildlife Management Minister, […]