Новости за 10.01.2024

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent In a bid to expedite the fraud trial of George Katsimberis, Harare regional magistrate Mrs Vongai Guwuriro has suggested hearing the matter on Saturdays. This came after she observed that Katsimberis’ lawyer Advocate Tinomudaishe Chinyoka was still in need of more time to finish his application for referral of the matter […]

A newly founded top Masvingo private school, Junior High School, continues to blaze the academic trail in the province after recording 100 percent pass rate in the 2023 Cambridge 'A' level final examinations.

The Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC) will take disciplinary action against its employees who made tribal remarks on air.

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent A Harare magistrate Mrs Esther Chichera has acquitted Zimbabwe senior women’s football coach Shadreck Mlauzi of two charges of indecently assaulting a female member of the technical team after she found him not guilty. In her ruling, Mrs Chichera said the complainant was not a credible witness as she made inconsistent […]

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter A first-of-its-kind interaction between the country’s planners drawn from all the 92 local authorities, district, provincial and national level is currently underway in Harare, as the Second Republic moves to curb sprouting chaotic haphazard settlements. Ministry of Local Government and Public Works is spearheading the meeting meant to ensure that all […]

Crime Reporter Ten robbers raided Lomagundi College in Chinhoyi last night before attacking a security guard and the deputy head and stole an undisclosed amount of cash, a pistol, laptops, cellphones and a Mazda Tribute vehicle. The robbers blew open a safe where the money was when the incident occurred at around 8.30 pm. National […]

Herald Reporter A 16-year-old, Tashinga Angel Muzanenhamo, who made headlines two years ago by scoring nine A’s in the Cambridge 2021 O-Level exams has made it again this time with five A’s at A-Level in the just released 2023, results. She scored five A’s in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Language, with A+ in […]

Daniel Chigunwe Herald Correspondent Government is stepping up efforts to contain the spread of the cholera epidemic following a surge in the number of cases in Mazowe District. More than 200 cumulative cases and five confirmed cholera deaths have been recorded in the past week. Following an outbreak in Glendale Town that saw the government […]

The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has expressed concern over a tendency by some supermarkets of selling some products exclusively in foreign currency, disadvantaging ordinary consumers at a time the cost of living was shooting up. CCZ corporate affairs director, Phillimon Chereni said the move by the retailers placed ordinary consumers not earning US$ salaries […]

Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent Lupane Local Board has received a new Belarusian-made fire tender from the Government, as part of efforts to combat the threat of veld fires in the District and other related incidents. The region has experienced a high number of veld fires in recent months, with the district of Lupane being the […]

Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations Wednesday with his Tunisian counterpart, Kais Saied, on the 60th anniversary of China-Tunisia diplomatic relations. In a message, Xi said China and Tunisia, with a profound traditional friendship, have witnessed sound and steady growth of bilateral ties since they established diplomatic ties 60 years ago, no matter how the […]

Blessings Chidakwa and Maxwell Tapatapa As schools opened smoothly yesterday with cholera protocols and procedures being observed, the Government warned rogue school administrators against holding parents and guardians to ransom by turning away learners for failure to pay fees or withholding results of public examinations. The turnout for both teachers and learners was 100 percent […]

Maxwell Tapatapa Herald Reporter President Mnangagwa has appointed Mr Kossam Mupezeni as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of South Sudan. Mr Mupezeni replaced Ambassador Kufa Chinoza who was transferred to Ghana after the end of his tenure in Juba. The appointment was announced by Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet Dr Martin […]

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter The private sector has been critical in complementing Government efforts in the grain value chain to ensure that the nation remains food secure, Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Deputy Minister Vangelis Haritatos said yesterday. Participation and mainstreaming of the private sector has been identified as crucial in […]

Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter The Integrated Electronic Case Management System (IECMS) has greatly improved efficiency in the justice delivery system, Acting President Constantino Chiwenga said on Monday night as he praised the Judicial Service Commission for its digitisation drive. Speaking at the Chief Justice’s dinner in Harare, part of events to mark the opening of […]

THE National University of Science and Technology (NUST) has been urged to expedite the completion of the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Ekusileni Medical Centre so that it can serve the institution and surrounding communities. Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister Professor Amon Murwira urged a virtual NUST council and management brainstorming session […]

Ivan Zhakata and Victor Maphosa Mining giant Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe needs to move to manufacture lithium batteries locally and export them to boost Zimbabwe’s economy, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Mashonaland East Aplonia Munzverengwi said yesterday. Speaking during a tour of Prospect’s offices and staff accommodation in Goromonzi yesterday, Minister Munzverengwi […]

Criminal trials and civil hearings in the courts before a judge or magistrate are in theory and usually in practice conducted in a calm and orderly manner, following rules and procedures that have been built up, sometimes over centuries, to find out what happened and who did what. Rules of evidence, of what may be […]

Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter Many of the recent power outages have arisen from faults since generation capacity is up and many private businesses have reduced their demand on the grid by installing solar panels, Energy and Power Development Permanent Secretary Dr Gloria Magombo has said. Speaking to The Herald in response to the recent power […]

Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter The Judicial Services Commission (JSC) held many training and staff development courses last year that resulted in improvements in the justice delivery system and will maintain a similar thrust this year, Chief Justice Luke Malaba said during the official opening of the 2024 Legal Year on Monday. “The theme adopted for […]

Brandon Moyo Sports Reporter SRI Lanka Cricket yesterday named their final T20 squad for their three-match home series against Zimbabwe which is scheduled to start on Sunday at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. The final 16-member squad was picked from the 22-men preliminary team that the SLC Selection Committee had selected last […]

Zimbabwe needs close to two million anthrax vaccine doses to effectively control the livestock disease. Acting chief director at the Veterinary Services Department Dr Pious Makaya has said only 426 000 doses have so far been procured from Botswana. The country is hoping to produce enough anthrax vaccines locally from this year or next year, […]

Bulawayo Bureau THE Government has constructed a state-of-the-art pharmacy at Plumtree District Hospital as the Second Republic steps up efforts to improve service delivery and access to healthcare across the country. Improving healthcare in all its facets for the benefit of people ranks among the Government’s top priorities Leaving no one and no place behind […]

Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Senior Business Reporter Premier African Minerals Limited is making significant strides in its Zulu Lithium and Tantalum Project , as evidenced by promising assay results from surface trenches and drill holes. Chief executive officer Mr George Roach expressed optimism about the Southeast pegmatite, emphasizing its potential, especially considering the geological logging indicating predominant […]

Business Reporter The Government says it is committed to ensuring maximum returns on investment from State-owned enterprises (SOEs) by enhancing their performance as the administration strives to moderate the enterprises’ load on the fiscus and promote efficiency. In his 2023 National Budget Statement, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube said the […]