Новости за 17.05.2024

Remember Deketeke Politics Hub Leading firm, Seed Co Limited, has opened a medical health facility in Mt Hampden to complement Government’s efforts in providing medical care for all. Speaking at the official opening of Stapleford Clinic today, Headman Mr Paul Jonasi applauded Seed Co for being a beacon of hope. “We are not just opening […]

Online Reporter THE Government is adopting homegrown solutions in its policy framework to capacitate the country’s manufacturing sector, President Mnangagwa has said. Speaking during the commissioning of a multi-million-dollar Baker’s Inn bread production plant in Bulawayo on Friday, the President said enhancing the technological capacity of local manufacturers is central to these aspirations. “In line […]

Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent A car dealer based in Beitbridge is in court after allegedly defrauding a client US$21 400 that was meant for the importation of a Mercedes Benz. Gina Masanga appeared before Harare magistrate, Mrs Appolonia Marutya, charged with fraud. He was granted US$150 bail and he returns to court on June 6. […]

Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent Zimdancehall chanter Tawanda Madondo, popularly known as Mbida D, has been acquitted of fraud. Madondo was acquitted after a full trial by Harare magistrate, Ms Talent Gara, after the State failed to prove its case against him. Madondo was accused of absconding from performing at a public show where he was […]

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter The SADC Secretariat is currently in the country to assess the country’s preparedness and progress made towards the hosting of the regional bloc’s summit in August. During the Summit, Zimbabwe is expected to assume the chairmanship of the regional body. SADC said it had noted a lot of improvements during its […]

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter Farmers have so far delivered 129 million kilogrammes of tobacco worth US$458 million to both contract and auction tobacco floors. Last season, 172 million kg worth US $516.5million was delivered during the same period. Statistics from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) indicate that 7.5 million kg has been delivered […]

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter Winter wheat planting is in progress, with farmers taking steps to increase their hectarage. Statistics from the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development indicate that over 1 300ha have been planted so far, while over 60 000ha have been contracted. The national target is 123 000 hectares. CBZ […]

Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau Minister of State for Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Dr Aplonia Munzverengwi commissioned a block of classrooms at Timire Primary School today. The modern block was built by Petrozim Line (Pvt) Ltd over a period of four months and has brought relief to the school which is currently facing […]

Zimpapers Politics Hub THE Zanu PF War Veterans’ League has registered a war veterans’ family wealth trust, a vehicle for the empowerment of the former freedom fighters. This is in response to war veterans’ calls for economic empowerment in line with President Mnangagwa’s mantra that ‘no one and no place should be left behind’. In […]

Phyllis Kachere Deputy News Editor (Convergence) A collaborative effort between Government’s auxiliary, the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to address the pervasive issues of hunger and water scarcity in Mwenezi has resulted in the establishment of the Gudomutovhoti Piped Water Scheme through the Zero […]

Columbus Mavhunga Herald Correspondent MAJOR pharmacies operating in Harare’s central business district have taken heed of Government’s calls to accept the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency and trade using the prevailing official rate. A snap survey conducted by this publication yesterday revealed that most pharmaceutical outlets were accepting and trading in ZiG. Government recently gazetted Statutory […]

Blessings Chidakwa-Herald Reporter New ambassadors from Serbia and Denmark plus the new pro-nuncio, the equivalent of an ambassador, from the Holy See, handed over their credentials to President Mnangagwa yesterday, pledging to help boost investment and trade, particularly in mining, agriculture and energy. The Second Republic’s stance of being a friend to all and an […]

Mukudzei Chingwere–Herald Reporter  President Mnangagwa is next week expected to launch the rebranded National Youth Service and preside over the Youth Empowerment Forum in Uzumba Maramba Pfungwe, Mashonaland East. The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training confirmed the event in an advisory yesterday.  This comes as the Government is on a drive to […]

Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe will facilitate the smooth flow of trade and investment into the country through exchange control modalities to aid Zimbabwe’s current economic growth trajectory, the Governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu, said yesterday. A visiting investment delegation from the United Arab Emirates yesterday met Dr Mushayavanhu, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting […]

Edgar Vhera-Agriculture Specialist Writer WITH the global tobacco industry predicted to be worth US$1 trillion by 2028, Zimbabwe’s tobacco product exports will be worth US$60 billion due to value addition initiatives. Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister Dr Anxious Masuka on Wednesday opened the inaugural two-day World Tobacco Africa Exposition (Expo) in Harare […]

Bulawayo Bureau FORMER Senator and Bulawayo Provincial Affairs Minister, Eunice Sandi Moyo, who died yesterday morning, has been described as a humble icon, who will be remembered for her role in the liberation struggle and national service in independent Zimbabwe. The politician died at Mater Dei Hospital in Bulawayo after a long battle with hypertension, […]

Farirai Machivenyika-Senior Reporter Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube yesterday suspended duty on power equipment, critical spares and transformer components imported by subsidiaries under Zesa Holdings. The suspension was announced in Statutory Instrument 93 of 2024 cited as Customs and Excise (Suspension) (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 (No. 272) published in an Extraordinary […]

Herald Reporter ALL media practitioners must uphold the highest standards of accuracy, fairness and balance in their reporting, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, has said. In a statement last night, Dr Muswere said the role of the media in every society cannot be overstated, as it serves as the cornerstone of […]

Farirai Machivenyika-Senior Reporter SOME of the new roads linking Harare and the new Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, currently under construction, will be completed within the next three weeks, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister, Felix Mhona, has said. The minister said this while responding to questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday on what Government […]

Harare City Council has been in a mess for some years, with service delivery getting worse each year. Theories abound over what causes the mess and the near crisis, from a council that, for several elections in a row, appears to be largely made up of opposition party nominees with zero ability.  Even the odd […]

NMB Holdings is sitting on US$57 million lines of credit while it is negotiating for an additional US$25 million with two different funders, with the funds largely focused on supporting exporters.

Petros Kausiyo IT will be a double delight for the fans who will converge at Rufaro for Sunday’s potentially explosive Castle Lager Premier Soccer League derby showdown between CAPS United and Dynamos.  This is because, the stadium owners, Harare City Council have installed television screens that will enable the fans to also watch the English […]

Fidelis Munyoro-Chief Court Reporter PUBLIC interviews for candidates aspiring to fill 10 vacancies for High Court judges and one for the Administrative Court ended on Wednesday and the Judicial Service Commission panel is now deliberating on the candidates. A shortlist of 39 candidates were grilled during the three days of interviews. The first two days […]

Fungai Lupande-Mashonaland Central Bureau Veld fire prevention not only preserves pastures and crops, but is the simplest way of decarbonising the atmosphere and improving Zimbabwe’s carbon credit stocks, Environment, Climate and Wildlife Minister Dr Sithembiso Nyoni said on Wednesday  She was speaking at the launch of the 2024 veld fire week at Masimbi Farm in […]

Yeukai Karengezeka  Court Correspondent  A WOMAN who allegedly severely beat her five-year-old stepson with a pair of wooden switches, has appeared in court charged with ill-treatment of a child. Yeukai Maisiri (24) from Nyatsime in Chitungwiza appeared before Chitungwiza magistrate Ms Karen Jeffrey yesterday. She pleaded not guilty and was remanded out of custody to […]