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Herald Reporter Despite the headwinds confronting the media business due to digital migration, the latest Zamps survey results show that Zimpapers newspapers, radio stations and television channel are not only resilient, but continue to be market leaders in Zimbabwe, the diversified media company’s chief executive officer, Mr Pikirayi Deketeke, has said. “We are very pleased […]

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter RWANDA President Paul Kagame has expressed gratitude to fellow African nations for extending their support after the genocide against the Tutsi in which over one million people were massacred between April 7 and July 15 1994. In his address to commemorate the 3oth anniversary of the genocide against the Tutsi (Kwibuka 30), […]

Freedom Mupanedemo Midlands Bureau FOUR armed robbers pounced on a Gokwe businessman before robbing him of US$9 900, R3 000, a  Taurus gun loaded with 28 rounds and five cellphones. The robbers later dropped the revolver within the businesman’s yard while fleeing from the scene. Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said the incident […]

In our story titled ‘New Premium Golf Course for Harare’, published in The Herald Finance & Business section today, we erroneously referred to the acronym PGA as standing for Parental Guidance Advice when in fact this stands for Professional Golfers’ Association. We would like to apologise for any inconvenience this might have caused. – Business […]

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent TWO police officers have appeared in court after they lost an FN rifle which they were using during their patrol duties. Donald Chenjerai Bumhira (40) and Edwin Tinashe Chiora were facing charges of contravening the Firearms Act when they appeared before a Harare magistrate. They were granted US$100 bail each. The court […]

Herald Reporter Zimbabwe is a peaceful country that stands guided by its Constitution and any attempts to derail the prevailing peace will be dealt with accordingly, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere has said. Addressing the media at his Munhumutapa Offices in Harare today, Minister Muswere said any citizen who has issues […]

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 […]