Новости за 06.01.2024

I received the sad news of a mine accident that occurred between 0500-0600 hours on Thursday, 4th January 2024 which resulted in eleven (11) people being trapped, about 20 metres, underground at Redwing Mine (owned by Metallon Gold) in Penhalonga. In responding to this unfortunate accident, Government has immediately activated Civil Protection structures to deal […]

Luthando Mapepa Mutare Bureau Efforts to rescue 15 artisanal miners trapped underground at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga, north of Mutare, resumed yesterday as the ground stabilised, amid hopes that they could be rescued alive. The miners were trapped after a shaft collapsed on Thursday as they were working, but there were problems in rescue efforts […]

Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter Updated regulations for duty-free vehicle imports by civil servants, public health workers, and junior and specialist doctors were gazetted at the end of last month to ensure that State workers in the applicable grades can benefit, without loopholes. The scheme has been operating for some time and a lot of civil […]

Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter The new Health Service Commission, which assumes full control of the staff in the State health services, has become active with the appointment of Civil Service Commission chair Dr Vincent Hungwe as chairperson of the new seven-member Health Service Commission (HSC) being deputised by highly experienced medical practitioner Dr Abigail Rugare […]

Maxwell Tapatapa and Blessings Chidakwa Schools must observe laid-down cholera protocols to ensure safe opening this Tuesday, the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has directed. Speaking during a clean-up campaign at Warren Park 1 High School yesterday, Primary and Secondary Education Minister, Torerai Moyo, encouraged schools to promote the washing of hands through installing […]

Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The Judicial Services Commission has appointed 23 magistrates to handle matters that might arise from the by-elections slated for February 3. The by-elections arose following the recall of sitting legislators by CCC’s interim secretary general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu. The six National Assembly constituencies where the by-elections will be held are Pelandaba, […]

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent NORMAL service has resumed at the popular Mupedzanhamo Market in Mbare, with traders and residents thankful over the reopening of the popular market. It was active yesterday with traders setting up their business stalls while others were already selling their wares. Hundreds of people thronged the market and could be seen […]

BLESSING Makunike would have been 47 this month, in about two weeks’ time, three short of his golden jubilee. Given he made his name playing at a club where the word Jubilee is written in golden letters, because it’s a throwback to an age and era when it represented the identity of their leader, it […]

AMID the rising incidences of climate-induced shocks are affecting agricultural production, experts have called on farmers to take crop and livestock insurances to reduce potential losses caused by such disasters.

Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent  A businessman lost US$100 000 to self-styled Kenyan magicians who made him believe they had the ability to multiply the cash to US$300 000. The businessman had allegedly been linked to the “magicians” by a friend, former Makoni North legislator James Munetsi. He only realised that he had duped after discovering […]

THE country’s Grain millers have given assurances of adequate maize meal throughout the country, a Cabinet Minister has said. Industry and Commerce Minister, Dr Sithembiso Nyoni said Government had been involved in robust engagements with manufacturers, retailers and other stakeholders to ensure availability of basic commodities at affordable prices. Among the stakeholders is the Grain […]

Mutsawashe Mashandure Sports Reporter THE Zimbabwe Golf Association have committed themselves to strengthening the implementation of their Strategic Plan which runs out in 2026.  In a statement to review the previous season, ZGA said they were happy to be fully compliant with local and international bodies governing the sport. “We are happy to report that […]

Laina Makuzha LOVE by DESIGN Prioritising, nurturing well-being, healthy lifestyles, even though we are a few days into the new year, I must say Happy New Year to you dear reader, and I’m eager to hear of the wonderful ways in which you celebrated the New Year.  A brand new year brings a new beginnings […]

Blessing Malinganiza AFTER successful launching its Under-21 football team last year, Real Betis Academy Zimbabwe has set its target of becoming a regional football development powerhouse this year. Gerald Sibanda, Real Betis Zimbabwe Academy director, told Zimpapers Sports that they have set plans of having the best Under 21 talent in the region as they […]

Tafadzwa Zimoyo Lifestyle Editor New year, new me?  It seems even more relevant this year and that too, desperately. Lots of people make resolutions for themselves at the beginning of a new year. But, do we know the meaning of resolutions and do we keep them or it is just a statement to make on […]

Elliot Ziwira Senior Writer In all of us there exists that goodness which cannot be constrained no matter how bad others may perceive us, or we pretend to be. True, as human beings we are capable of bringing harm on others. Nonetheless, we are not immune to hurt. What qualifies our humanity is that we […]

Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE international striker, Tino Kadewere’s new career at FC Nantes got off to a flying start as he grabbed a brace in a 4-1 win away to Ligue 2 side Pau in a Coupe De France round of 64 match yesterday. Kadewere was introduced at the start of the second half with the […]

Eddie Chikamhi Senior Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE senior men’s cricket team captain Craig Ervine believes the slow wicket in Sri Lanka will work in their favour as they look to upset the Asians in a One Day International series that begins today at the R Premadasa International Stadium. The Chevrons arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday […]

London. — Everton have appealed the red card shown to Dominic Calvert-Lewin during their FA Cup draw with Crystal Palace, the Premier League club said yesterday. Calvert-Lewin challenged Nathaniel Clyne outside the box in Thursday’s 0-0 draw and although it appeared to be a studs-up challenge, the English striker came away with the ball with […]

CAPE TOWN. — There should be a review of how pitches are rated with India receiving undue criticism according to Test captain Rohit Sharma in the wake of his side’s seven-wicket win over hosts South Africa on a seaming surface with variable bounce at Newlands. India completed the victory on Thursday in the shortest ever […]

Primrose Zimano Herald Reporter Harare City Council has issued a 30-day ultimatum to owners of vehicles and goods impounded over 10 years ago, saying they risk losing their properties or goods if they fail to claim them. A notice issued by the City of Harare holds 142 cars, for everything from driving without licence to […]

VATICAN CITY. – After pushback by some bishops in Africa, Poland and elsewhere, the Vatican on Thursday defended the recent move by Pope Francis to allow blessings for same-sex couples, insisting there is nothing “heretical” involved. In a five-page statement, the Holy See’s office to safeguard doctrinal orthodoxy expressed understanding that some bishops’ conferences need […]

Crime Reporter  A funeral service for liberation war hero and former police Senior Assistant Commissioner Johanne Ronald Muderedzwa who died on Tuesday was held in Harare yesterday ahead of burial at his farm in Rusape today. Cde Muderedzwa died at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals after a long illness. Speaking at the funeral service at Mkushi […]