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Cabinet received an update on the national cholera outbreak response as presented by the Acting Minister of Health and Child Care, Honourable Prof Paul Mavima. Cabinet informs the nation that during the period 21 February, 2024 to 27 February, 2024 there were 961 new suspected cholera cases reported, compared to the 1 025 reported the […]
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Ivan Zhakata in Mutare Over 30 individuals with hearing impairments in Manicaland Province have taken a significant step towards digital inclusion, having successfully completed a week-long Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills training program. Organised by the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) and funded by their Universal Services Fund (USF), the initiative aims […]
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Precious Manomano Herald Reporter Former Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) Chief Executive Officer Cde Karikoga Kaseke has died. He was 62 years. His wife, Mrs Irene Kaseke confirmed that Cde Kaseke died at a local hospital in Harare where he was admitted following deterioration in his health. Cde Kaseke suffered a stroke in 2018 which forced […]
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Herald Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has today replaced condition of service vehicles for chiefs, distributing 100 double cab Isuzu vehicles. This is part of Government’s ongoing programme to ensure chiefs are mobile and to restore their dignity. Speaking during the handover of the vehicles at a local hotel in Harare, President Mnangagwa said: “Given the role […]
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Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West Bureau Chief Mamina Irrigation Scheme in Mhondoro-Ngezi, which has not been operating since 2018 owing to vandalism has been rehabilitated. The scheme will benefit 300 farmers supporting a total of 270 hectares, divided into Ngezi A (215ha) and Ngezi B (55ha). Vandals destroyed transformers and electrical lines to the scheme covering […]
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Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent National Youth Services (NYS) officials have called on young people across the nation to cultivate a sense of patriotism by cherishing and holding loyalty to their country, regardless of their political affiliations. Speaking at the delayed National Youth Day celebrations in Tongorara, Shurugwi, NYS national commander, Cde Benhilda Gunda, […]
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Freeman Razemba in Geneva, Switzerland As the country’s engagement and re-engagement efforts continue bearing fruits, the new executive secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, Ms Tatiana Molcean, has pledged to support Zimbabwe on international transport systems, regulations and requirements on road safety and climate change mitigation.
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Nelson Gahadza-Senior Business Reporter ZB Financial Holdings (ZBFH) has unveiled an innovation hub to drive the group’s digital transformation journey, which will be instrumental not only in exploring and providing solutions to customer pain points but also in engineering brands for strong performance. The hub was officially launched by Professor Amon Murwira, the Minister of […]
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Ethiopia now supplies 11 percent of the electricity consumed by Kenyans daily, growing the Horn of Africa country’s stake in local power supply. Data from Kenya Power shows imports from Ethiopia Electric Power beat supply from thermal generators and solar to emerge as the fourth largest source of power supply. Geothermal retained its lead as […]
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Tapiwanashe Mangwiro Senior Business Reporter Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed diversified agricultural concern, CFI Holdings, registered strong growth in sales volumes across key revenue drivers in the first quarter to December 31, 2023. In the retail division, key revenue drivers experienced marked growth in sales volumes, after seeing a 16 percent jump to 21 453 […]
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With Liverpool in League Cup final action against Chelsea tomorrow, the chasing pack have a chance to close the gap on the Premier League leaders. Manchester City can move within one point of Jurgen Klopp’s team if they win their game in hand at Bournemouth, while Arsenal must beat Newcastle to stay in touch with […]
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Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West Bureau Chief Fire has gutted at least eight market stalls at Chegutu Bus Terminus, destroying wares including electrical and mining equipment worth nearly US$50 000. The cause of the fire, which broke out at around midnight on Tuesday, has not yet been established. Devastated stall holders who had mining tools, electrical and […]
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Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent A local fuel company, Elima Fuels, which was selling substandard fuel that did not meet the minimum requirements of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) was recently fined US$600 by a Harare Magistrate, Mrs Ruth Moyo. The complainant was ZERA, represented by Shakespear Kunaka who is employed as a fuel quality […]
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Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulations on Thursday with President Denis Sassou Nguesso of the Republic of the Congo on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, and vowed to join Sassou in promoting the strategic partnership of the two sides. The friendship between China and the Republic of the Congo has stood the test of […]
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Nigeria’s unemployment rate increased to 5 percent in the third quarter of 2023 from 4,2 recorded in the second quarter of 2023, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. This information was disclosed in the Nigeria Labour Force Survey (NLFS) report for the third quarter of 2023, released on Monday. Per the NBS, this rate […]