Новости за 15.01.2024

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Reporter Zimbabweans have welcomed the gazetting of the law which makes it an offence to initiate or have any sexual or indecent relations with anyone under the age of 18. President Mnangagwa last week used his powers under the Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Act to gazette Statutory Instrument 2 of 2024, the […]

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter Agriculture remains a key pillar for the country’s economic growth, while the nation continues to foster a culture of innovation, productivity and prosperity, President Mnangagwa has said. Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector has been blooming over the last few years with the Second Republic transforming it from a US$2 billion industry to over […]

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter Zimbabweans have welcomed the opening for 24 hours of Zimbabwe’s border with Mozambique at Forbes Border/Machipanda, starting today saying the move will create smooth flowing of business and address long queues. Zimbabwe and Mozambique have agreed to open Forbes/Machipanda border posts 24/7. Chair of the Transport Operators Association of Zimbabwe (TOAZ) […]

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter The first phase of the new giant steelworks at Manhize, the result of a US$1,5 billion investment by Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) taking advantage of the Second Republic’s investment climate, is scheduled to start operations in April. The opening moves Zimbabwe into position as a steel manufacturing giant, expanding […]

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter As the country continues to receive rains, notable precipitation was recorded yesterday with Nyanga (71mm), Goetz in Bulawayo (16mm), Chinhoyi (12mm), Gweru (10mm) and Bulawayo (10mm) with the rest of the falls recorded below (10mm). Scattered thunderstorms also occurred across the country on Saturday. The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) said today […]

Herald Reporter Farmers have so far planted 2,3 million hectares of crops despite the late start to the season and the expected rains mean that harvests will meet food security needs and generate exports along with more income for farmers and growing rural wealth. Farmers are expected to finish planting this week and come very […]

The findings that half the boreholes in western and northern Harare are contaminated with a bacteria that marks potential faecal contamination is yet another health hazard facing the people of Zimbabwe’s capital and largest city. While the report from City of Harare epidemiology and disease control officer Dr Michael Vere did not say how large […]

Brandon Moyo CHEVRONS captain Sikandar Raza says they owe Zimbabwean cricket fans after a three-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the opening T20I yesterday. Zimbabwe looked in control going into the final two overs but disaster struck again at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. After keeping Sri Lanka to 6.8 runs per […]

Herald Reporter African Union Commission Chairperson’s Special Envoy on youth, Ms Chido Cleopatra Mpemba, has hailed the move by President Mnangagwa towards ending child marriages. Last Friday, President Mnangagwa invoked Presidential powers to protect children against rape after amending some sections of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act on rape and indecent assault. Speaking […]

Nelson Gahadza Senior Business Reporter The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (ZIDA) and the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) have entered into a collaboration agreement that will enhance the ease of doing business and facilitate domestic and foreign investments in Zimbabwe. ZIDA is the Government’s investment promotion agency, responsible for promoting and facilitating domestic and foreign […]

Blessings Chidakwa Arts Reporter The world’s only disease respected by even medical practitioners, which they have no cure for — ‘Janu-worry’ disease — is cured by money. For whatever reasons, whoever decided to colloquially call the first month of the year, January disease, would have been ravaged by poverty. The preceding month, December is usually […]

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Reporter Positive results were recorded from the targeted campaigns to boost the country’s tourism sector as the number of visitors to the local resorts grew significantly during the festive season on the back of a rise in domestic tourism. Zimbabwe is targeting a US$5 billion tourism industry by 2025 which is anchored […]

Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent CCC interim secretary-general Mr Sengezo Tshabangu has struck again after filing a High Court application seeking to bar 23 candidates from using the party name in the by-elections slated for February 3, further escalating the uncertainty and turmoil surrounding the party’s future. The 23 recalled candidates, include deputy spokesperson Gift Ostallos […]

Mukachana Hanyani Correspondent The Government’s intervention in local authorities’ service delivery stands as a commendable step towards addressing critical issues and enhancing the quality of life for its citizens. This proactive involvement demonstrates a commitment to improving essential services and ensuring that communities receive adequate support and resources. Local authorities play a pivotal role in […]

GALLANT centuries from Nkosana Mpofu and Hamid Ali could not prevent Rhinos, who lost only three wickets in this Logan Cup match, from defeating Tuskers by an innings and 40 runs at Takashinga Sports Club on Saturday. Overnight Tuskers were 143 for two wickets, with Mpofu on 65 and Brian Chari 26, needing to score […]

Lovemore Dube LONG-TIME Highlanders benefactor Tshinga Dube has emphasised the need for meritocracy in everything if the club is to break the 18-year-old title drought. He also called for unity and prioritisation of the club at the expense of wanting friends to run the club for prestige. Campaigns, he said, were often hot air and […]