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Precious Manomano Herald Reporter Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent Secretary, Professor Obert Jiri has received the Distinguished Professor Award in recognition and appreciation of his outstanding achievements, contributions and research in the field of climate change adaptation. The award was presented at the 5th South African Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) […]

Yeukai Karengezeka Court Correspondent A fake doctor who was operating at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals was caught at a security checkpoint after producing two different identity cards that were different from the name inscribed on his coat. Blessing Nyanzira (24) has since appeared before Harare magistrate, Mrs Sharon Rakafa, facing impersonation charges. He was remanded […]

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter President Mnangagwa has today presided over the burial of two national heroes and a heroine at the National Heroes Acre in Harare after the trio were conferred the highest honour for their dedication and patriotism to the country. Brigadier General Shadreck Vezha was a decorated General officer in the Zimbabwe Defence […]

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent A 33-year-old Chinese man has appeared in court on allegations of stealing US$72 000 from his employer, which he later lost to gambling. Yu Yue was facing theft charges when he appeared before Harare magistrate, Mrs Apollonia Marutya, who remanded him in custody to tomorrow. The complainant is Osaka Private Limited. […]

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent The trial for two Borrowdale men who erected an illegal billboard denouncing a property developing company has been deferred to May 9 following indications that they have engaged the services of a new lawyer who needs time to familiarise with proceedings. The new lawyer, Mr Gwinyai Mharapara told the court that […]

09.30  Thousands of mourners from all provinces have gathered at the National Shrine for the triple burial.           09.45  Vice President Cde Kembo Mohadi arrives at the National Heroes Acre           09.56 The bodies of the three national heroes, Cdes Nash Nyasha Dzimiri, Tsitsi Grace Jadagu and Brigadier-General Shadreck Vezha […]

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Zimbabwe and South Africa’s security officials have intensified their anti-smuggling drive in the last few weeks as the smuggling of cigarettes between the two nations continues. On Wednesday, South African police intercepted a contraband of cigarettes worth R150 000 in Musina town. Criminals moving Zimbabwean tobacco products to South Africa via […]

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent Harare magistrate, Mr Taurai Manuwere has deferred a case involving City of Harare’s former chief building inspector, Roy Nyabvure, to July 31. Nyabvure is facing charges of criminal abuse of duty. Investigations into the matter established that Nyabvure (65) unprocedurally signed a building plan for George Katsimberis. The plan was used […]

Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau Mashonaland East’s liberation war hero, Cde Muwadi Mekiah Mbiriyedenga died at the age of 77 on April 21, 2024, after a short illness. The death of Cde Mbiriyedenga comes a few days after the province lost another dedicated son, national hero Cde Nash Dzimiri who was the Director of Investment in […]

Sifelani Tsiko Innovations Editor Zimbabwe’s schools should develop policies to regulate the usage of smartphones in schools, researchers have said. Experts say this will tackle classroom disruption, improve learning and help protect children from cyberbullying and access to illicit online content. This came out at the launch of findings from a Child Online Safety Survey […]

Crime Reporter A 19-year-old man was stabbed to death after a 40-men machete-wielding gang raided a farm in Glendale. Dhalala Kakowe died after being stabbed with a sharp object on the chest and neck. The motive behind the attack is still unknown and police are conducting investigations. In a statement, national police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner […]

Africa Moyo Deputy News Editor The official opening of the 2024 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair has been moved from tomorrow to Saturday due to unforeseen circumstances, ZITF Company chairman, Mr Busisa Moyo has said. Kenya President, Dr William Ruto remains the guest of honour and will be accompanied by President Mnangagwa, who is patron of […]

Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau Five elephants strayed from the Mavuradonha range to Shamva on Monday. Despite the potential danger posed by the animals, some villagers trailed the elephants with buckets hoping to get some meat in the event that they were culled. ZimParks officials then came in and put down two of the elephants […]

Peter Tanyanyiwa Herald Correspondent In Zimbabwe, the inclusion of women with disabilities is a critical component in achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This is why President Emmerson Mnangagwa has reiterated the nation’s commitment to inclusivity, and his mantra of leaving no one behind sums it all up very well. However, despite the nation’s […]

Elita Chikwati Features Editor The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has handed over US$82 000 worth of goats, agricultural and laboratory equipment to Esigodini Agricultural College to enhance the institution’s programmes. Esigodini Agricultural College is one of the five platforms driving Zimbabwe’s innovation in agriculture. The college received 54 Kalahari and Matabele goats and an […]