Новости за 20.02.2024

Remember Deketeke Herald Correspondent Two children in Kuwadzana 5, Harare, were electrocuted while sleeping, due to an electrical fault. The electrocuted children have been identified as Junior Makwindi (4) and Tinotenda Tineyi Maketo aged 6. In a statement, National Police Spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said investigations revealed that the victims were electrocuted by an electrically […]

Remember Deketeke Herald Correspondent Radio presenter, Dj Edias “Mafight” Sibanda has been arrested in connection with a shooting and kidnapping case that occurred in Mutare on Sunday. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that the presenter was taken into custody by the police in Harare today. “The ZRP confirms the arrest of radio […]

Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona has sent a condolence message to the families of three National Railways of Zimbabwe workers who perished following a fatal train accident which occurred between Mutare and Machipanda at around 9pm last night. Preliminary investigations by the NRZ suggest that the locomotive, which was pulling […]

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau The smuggling of cigarettes between Zimbabwe and South Africa rages on with the South African police reporting that they have arrested two people with a contraband of cigarettes smuggled into that country from Zimbabwe. The two suspects were arrested on Saturday and Sunday. Limpopo police spokesperson, Colonel Malasela Ledwaba said police were […]

Herald Reporter The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the deputy Provincial Mining Director for Mashonaland West, Junior Mudyawabikwa and former surveyor with Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, Robson Farayi Chinanayi, for extortion. The duo allegedly extorted US$5 000 from an applicant for a mining certificate. Mudyawabikwa and Chinanayi will appear at Chinhoyi Magistrate court […]

Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent A local businessman Luka Ignatius Fabris, who is a co- director of Spartan Security (Pvt ) Ltd today appeared in court for allegedly defrauding a woman US$1 million she had invested with his company. Spartan is the first accused while Fabris is being charged in his personal capacity as one of the […]

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent A Harare magistrate has dismissed an application for removal from remand by two Borrowdale men who erected an illegal billboard denouncing a property developing company. Grant Russel a director of Fairclot Investments and Mark Strathen of Paragon Printing appeared before magistrate Evelyn Mashavakure. They are facing criminal nuisance charges. The duo had […]

Freeman Razemba in GENEVA, Switzerland Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona and his delegation this morning joined other delegates from various countries worldwide who are participating at the 86th session of the United Nations (UN) Inland Transport Committee which opened here today at the United Nations Palais Des Nations. The event is running under […]

Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau A 37-year-old man, Cliff Maruma from Nyadire, Mutoko, allegedly committed suicide soon after assaulting his wife and injuring her severely over infidelity accusations. It is reported that on February 18, 2024, Cliff came home drunk and found his wife Leah Chiundura (27), in the kitchen with their children and his […]

Blessings Chidakwa Herald Reporter A SADC Preparatory Mission led by the Deputy Executive Secretary Corporate Affairs Dr Judith Kateera, has arrived in the country today to engage Harare over preparations for the SADC Summit set for August. The preparatory mission is a technical team that will engage Zimbabwe in terms of preparations for hosting the […]

Daniel Chigunwe Herald Correspondent The community of Mbire district in Mashonaland Central province has heaved a sigh of relief after the government availed 1 500 tons of grain as food aid to alleviate hunger. Recently, the local leadership raised a red flag after some people were relying on root tubers, popularly known in indigenous lingua […]

Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau The case of Bindura lawyer Elatone Bonongwe, who is accused of masterminding a robbery will now be tried at the High Court after his co-accused employed ‘delaying tactics’ yesterday. The trial was set for yesterday but failed to kick off after Bonongwe’s co-accused said they wanted more time to engage […]

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent SOUTH Korea and Cuba agreed to establish ambassador-level diplomatic relations between the two countries through diplomatic and official exchanges, at the United Nations in New York, last week. Cuba is the nation’s 193rd diplomatic country and one remaining member of the United Nations which did not have diplomatic ties with South […]

Entertainment Reporter Disgraced Zimdancehall artiste, Jah Signal, who is under fire over copyrights issues with Pastor Charles and Olivia Charamba says he has reached an amicable position with the gospel couple. This follows the withdrawal of the singer’s two trending songs “Shinga Muroora” and “Tengai Mafuta” from YouTube, after the Charambas lodged complaints of copyrights […]

Sports Reporter HARARE province’s vice-captain Paul Mwipikeni says they are hoping to continue with their dominance as the National Senior Swimming Championships enter the final day this morning. Harare are occupying the top spot going into the final events. “I think within the team we have really strong juniors and a few strong seniors that […]

Mukudzei Chingwere in KAZAN, Russia  Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has paid tribute to the Russian Federation for standing firm in support of Zimbabwe’s sovereignty in the face of an ever-present threat from imperial powers. VP Chiwenga said this when he touched down at the Kazan International Airport in Russia, ahead of the official opening […]

Herald Reporter THREE National Railways of Zimbabwe workers perished following a fatal train accident which occurred between Mutare and Machipanda at around 9pm last night. In a statement, the NRZ said preliminary investigations suggest that the locomotive, which was pulling 14 wagons laden with nine export chrome concentrates and five granite blocks, may have suffered […]

Herald Reporter In a significant stride towards tackling the perennial water woes in Chitungwiza, the Government has partnered with Wistmer Investments to embark on an ambitious project to tap into a newly discovered aquifer in Seke. This remarkable development is set to alleviate the water scarcity issues faced by residents of Chitungwiza and Manyame Rural […]

Farirai Machivenyika-Senior Reporter ZIMBABWE’s abundant natural resources, youthful population and strategic location as a logistical route makes it an ideal and profitable investment destination, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. In a speech read on his behalf by Vice President Constantino Chiwenga during the official opening of the third Zimbabwe-Belarus Business Forum that was held in Harare, […]

Fungi Kwaramba in ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia ZIMBABWE is ahead of its African peers in the provision of quality education with the Second Republic under President Mnangagwa committing a huge chunk of its budget towards the sector and currently building new schools to ensure every child, regardless of location or financial background, acquires basic education, Primary […]

Joseph Madzimure and Ivan Zhakata MORE than 30 000 young people from across the country are expected to converge on Mushagashe Vocational Training Centre in Masvingo tomorrow for the main National Youth Day celebrations. This year’s celebrations will run under the theme: “Positioning youth empowerment and development towards achieving Vision 2030” and President Mnangagwa will […]

Wallace Ruzvidzo-Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE and Namibia will always enjoy cordial relations and continue working towards economic prosperity for the mutual benefit of both peoples, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Frederick Shava said yesterday.  Speaking at a memorial service for Namibian President Hage Geingob in Harare, Ambassador Shava said the Namibian leader consistently displayed […]

Mukudzei Chingwere in KAZAN, Russia  THE Russian Federation has drawn up a multi-disciplinary international sports tournament anchored on embracing technology and science and Zimbabwe has been given the honour to officially open the inaugural event.  Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga is expected here this morning to officially open the tournament which will have an international […]

Blessings Chidakwa-Herald Reporter Batswana First Lady Mrs Neo Jane Masisi is expected in the country this morning as she visits her counterpart, Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa, and exchange notes on various life-changing issues. Amai Mnangagwa has been championing various initiatives that have drawn the attention of many people and organisations worldwide, with her counterparts seeking to […]

Herald Reporter The first session of the Zimbabwe-Belarus Joint Permanent Commission on Cooperation began in Harare yesterday with the meeting of senior officials. The meeting was attended by senior Government officials from both countries, with the Zimbabwe delegation led by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Acting Permanent Secretary, Ambassador Rofina Chikava, while the […]