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George Maponga in Masvingo Masvingo City Ward Councillor Shantiel Chiwara today made history after she was elected the first female mayor in the history of the country’s oldest town. Councillor Chiwara, a banker by profession who is a member of the CCC party, scored a first after winning mayoral elections by 11 votes to 2 […]

Herald Correspondent Steward Bank, a subsidiary of Ecocash Holdings, disbursed $2.8 billion to 903 000 individuals and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) under its digital micro-credit loan facility, Kashagi, in its 2023 financial year. This represents a 180 percent increase from the previous year figure of $1 billion. Steward Bank, the country’s largest bank […]

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent The two-week continuous trial for George Katsimberis continued today with him claiming that his plans are genuine as they carried a signature and stamp. Katsimberis is facing a charge of defrauding Pokugara Properties of US$1 million in a botched deal after he built a showroom in Borrowdale, Harare using an unapproved […]

Herald Reporter President Mnangagwa has announced a new Cabinet infused with new blood and veterans designed to ensure continuity for national development in line with Vision 2030. Below is the list: Cabinet List Minister of Finance and Investment Promotion- Prof Mthuli Ncube Deputy Kuda Mnangagwa Minister of Veterans of Liberation Struggle- Chris Mutsvangwa Deputy Monica […]

Herald Correspondent Econet Wireless, Zimbabwe’s largest telecommunications and technology company, is set to launch the first-ever drone show in the country on the closing night of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show on Saturday, September 2, 2023, as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The highly anticipated event will feature drones, also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, […]

Herald Correspondent The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show this week got into full swing, with Econet Wireless Zimbabwe’s exhibition stand quickly grabbing the limelight with its eye-catching design and an array of products and innovative services on display. The leading telecommunications and technology company’s stand, located at the centre of the exhibition grounds, has a unique design […]

Retired High Court Judge Justice November Mtshiya has died.

Crime Reporter Police have dismissed as false reports circulating on social media that there was going to be a curfew and disturbances in the country. The police have since warned individuals and groups who are peddling falsehoods bent on causing alarm and panic that they will be arrested. In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant […]

Kudakwashe Mugari in LUANDA Angola Zimbabwe has today assumed the deputy chairmanship of SADC deputising Angola for the next year. This was revealed at the ongoing 43rd Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government here. Zimbabwe will host the 44th SADC Summit next year in Harare and assume the chairmanship until 2025. In […]

Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau The Second Republic has been commended for its plans to build the first Government secondary school in Caledonia, Goromonzi district, a move that will bring relief to learners who are currently travelling to Harare in search of affordable learning institutions. Currently, only private players own schools in Caledonia with fees […]

Kudakwashe Mugari in Luanda, Angola President Mngangwa has arrived in Angola to participate in the 43rd Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government set for tomorrow. The summit will convene under the theme: “Human and financial capital: The key drivers for sustainable industrialisation of the SADC region.” The theme seeks to address two […]

Gerrit De Vynck MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Amid the excited hype about artificial intelligence at Google’s annual developer conference in May, it fell to James Manyika, the company’s new head of “tech and society,” to talk about the downsides of AI. Before thousands of people packed into an outdoor arena, Manyika discussed the scourge of fake images and how […]

Court Reporter Harare businessman Levison Shingi Muringi yesterday denied defrauding another businessman of US$85 000 in a disputed transaction. During cross-examination of the investigating officer in the bail hearing, it was established that the US$85 000 in question was not prejudiced. The investigating officer also confirmed that the complainant was not even a party to […]

Tina Musonza Herald Correspondent The Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services has launched schools ICT laboratories in Matabeleland North Province as the Government continues to uplift all learning institutions across the country to keep them abreast with shifting technological advancements. Speaking during the launch recently, Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services […]

Crime Reporter One person died this afternoon following public violence that occurred near Tanaka Grounds in Glen Norah, Harare. The incident occurred at around 1pm and police have since been deployed to conduct investigations. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms an incident of public violence in […]