Новости за 09.05.2024

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent The trial for Two Borrowdale men who erected an illegal billboard denouncing a property developing company has been deferred to May 15 following indications that the pair’s new lawyer was attending a workshop at the Law Society. Grant Russel a director of Fairclot Investments and Mark Strathen of Paragon Printing are […]

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent TWO car dealers who operate at Kensington Shopping Centre in Harare have appeared in court facing charges of contravening the Micro-Finance Act. Patrick Mutenha (38) and Privilege Gwiba (35) were granted US$200 bail each. The court heard that on December 20, 2023, Mutenha gave the complainant, Levison Muringi, a US$35 000 […]

George Maponga in Masvingo Archbishop Felix Peresu Masuka, the leader of Zion Apostolic Church-1923, has died. The clergyman died yesterday on his way to Masvingo General Hospital after he had sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident in Bikita along the Masvingo-Mutare highway. He was 50. Zion Apostolic Church-1923 international chairman, who is also […]

George Maponga in Masvingo The Zimbabwe Chamber of SMEs is close to sealing a partnership deal with the World Association for Small and Medium Enterprises (WASME) in a milestone that is expected to accrue positive spin-offs for local industry The partnership will unlock new avenues for growth by helping local players with strategic business linkages […]

The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) has offered an immediate payment option in local currency, ZIG in settlement of the outstanding balance of $1.4 million owed to the transporters who handled the movement of seed cotton bales throughout the 2022/23 cotton marketing season. The option is in response to growing pressure from transporters in the […]

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter Trade between Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom has increased by 76 percent over the past year, a UK diplomat has said.  Speaking after paying a courtesy call to Vice President Kembo Mohadi at his Munhumutapa offices in Harare,  UK Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Mr Peter Vowles said they are continuing to work […]

The African Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit kicked off this morning in Namibia, Kenya, with African leaders calling for affordable and local production of fertiliser.

Trade between Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom has increased by 76 percent over the past year, a UK diplomat has said.

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Border security officials have seized seven inflatable boats that were being used to smuggle goods between South Africa and Zimbabwe. Criminals are illegally smuggling cigarettes, explosives, minerals, counterfeit goods, guns, marijuana and genetically modified foods between the two countries via more than 200 illegal crossing points along the Limpopo River. Zimbabwean […]

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent The Korea-Africa Summit slated for June this year will be a game changer for African countries and the Asian giant as the conference will enhance investment and trade relations between the two. Korea deputy minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Chung Byung-won has said this will contribute to the development and economic […]

Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central The Environmental Management Authority (EMA) has started preparing communities for the upcoming fire season, which is expected early this year due to the El Nino-induced drought. The launch of the national anti-veld fire campaign will be held in Shamva at Masimbi Farm on May 15. The fire season in Zimbabwe runs […]

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter All legitimate requests for foreign currency made through proper banking systems will be fully satisfied as the country’s reserves are well stocked to meet demand, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube has said. Further, the Government will soon be introducing measures to ensure that no exchange rate, […]

Zvamaida Murwira in Nairobi, Kenya President Mnangagwa arrived in Nairobi yesterday to join other African leaders for the African Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit to explore ways to enhance fertiliser production, improve soil quality and ensure food security on the continent. He was welcomed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by Zimbabwe’s envoy to Kenya, Ambassador […]

Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The visiting Namibian Parliamentary Budget Select Committee has commended Zimbabwe’s National Budget making and oversight processes, saying they will adopt some of the best practices they have learnt during their ongoing benchmarking tour. The seven-member delegation, comprising four parliamentarians and three support staff, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of […]

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter The inter-agency stakeholders in the criminal justice delivery chain have come up with a new inclusive system that receives dockets for recording, perusing and making recommendations if there is concrete evidence for prosecution and conviction. As such, prosecution of cases is now being done swiftly through the efficiency-driven system that ensures […]

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent The board of the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe must ensure that it develops and implement strategies to raise awareness on radiation protection among the general populace, workers and all relevant stakeholders, Acting President Kembo Mohadi said yesterday. In a meeting with the RPAZ board in Harare yesterday, Acting President Kembo […]

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter The recently upgraded and extended sovereign wealth fund, the Mutapa Investment Fund, will focus on serving national interests ahead of personal ones to ensure all Zimbabweans benefit, chief executive Dr John Mangudya, told his first meeting with staff. A large block of State-owned Enterprises and parastatals were put under the direct […]

Next year Zimbabwe hosts the 22nd Nordic-Africa Foreign Ministers Meeting, something that would have been inconceivable a few years ago with even an invitation to the Zimbabwean Foreign Minister being somewhat dicey. The annual meeting alternates between Scandinavian and African hosts. So the agreement at this year’s meeting, hosted by Denmark, that it was Zimbabwe’s […]

Organisers of the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival have announced the theme, venue and dates for this year’s edition.

Herald Reporter Acting President Kembo Mohadi has joined the nation in mourning the passing on of national hero, Cde Ezekiel Tobias Musiiwa Chaunoita. He died last Saturday after a long illness. Cde Chaunoita was a retired director in the President’s Department and is expected to be buried at the National Heroes Acre tomorrow. Cde Chaunoita’s […]

KAIZER Chiefs legend, Reneilwe ‘Yeye’ Letsholonyane, has revealed the secret behind his memorable midfield partnership with former Warriors captain, Willard Katsande, at the South African Premiership football giants.

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter National hero Cde Ezekiel Tobias Musiiwa Chaunoita, a retired director in the President’s Department, will be interred at the National Heroes Acre tomorrow with modalities for the burial being finalised, Government announced yesterday. In an interview, Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Ambassador Raphael Faranisi said the Government and […]

Michael Tome–Business Reporter THE Government has commended National Foods Limited (NatFoods) for investing in projects expected to significantly curb the country’s high import bill. NatFoods has invested nearly US$16 million into several factory lines of production between 2023 and 2024, which is expected to go a long way in import substitution. Statistics show that imports […]

Herald Reporter Police yesterday reportedly arrested Harare businessman Neville Mutsvangwa on allegations of illegal forex dealings. Sources, however, said Mutsvangwa was picked up from his Mount Pleasant home by detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department’s Commercial Crimes Division on allegations of illegally trading in foreign currency. CID spokesperson Detective Assistant Inspector Rachel Muteweri could not […]

The largest psychiatric hospital in Zimbabwe, Bulawayo’s Ingutsheni Central Hospital, is seeing overcrowding in wards with referrals of more patients with drug and substance-related problems. Speaking at the launch of the cycling campaign against drug and substance abuse, Ingutsheni chief medical officer Dr Nemache Mawere said their biggest challenge at the moment was overcrowding by […]