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We would like to apologise to the entire nation for the road traffic accident that occurred along Nyamapanda Highway on Wednesday that was caused by mere driving negligence. The accident claimed one of our staff members. Our deepest condolences for the life loss, injuries and trauma experienced by our supporting passengers and staff members. We […]

Senior Court Reporter HARARE regional magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo Gofa has dismissed Job Sikhala’s application to have his trial live-streamed by the Press saying it does not meet the threshold of public interest that warrants his request. Sikhala had requested that his trial on charges of obstructing the course of justice be live-streamed saying his prosecution […]

Herald Reporter The majority of schools in Harare have opened smoothly today with learners and teachers from the public as well as private schools having shown up. A snap survey carried out today showed that new learners in Grade One and Form One classes were undergoing orientation while the rest of the classes were getting […]

Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau 28-year-old Getrude Chishanu, of Chishanu village in Mukumbura, threw a newborn baby girl in a neighbour’s blair toilet on New Year’s Day. The baby was discovered at around 10 am by Jeremia Tomu (42) who went to the toilet and heard the baby crying. Provincial police spokesperson Inspector Milton Mundembe […]

George Maponga in Masvingo CONSTITUTIONAL Court Judge Justice Rita Makarau has paid glowing tribute to the two judges at the Masvingo High Court for completing a record of nearly 2100 cases last year which equates to a case clearance rate of 99 percent. Speaking while officially opening the 2023 Masvingo High Court Legal Year today, […]

Sports Reporter FORMER cricketer and Zimbabwe senior women’s national team assistant coach Sinikiwe Mpofu, who died at the weekend after a short illness, will be buried in Bulawayo on Wednesday. Mpofu, who was among the pioneers of women’s cricket in the country, died on Saturday morning after collapsing at her home in Masvingo. She was […]

Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE’S Under-20 handball team has stepped up preparations for the International Handball Federation Challenge Trophy continental phase to be staged in Brazzaville, Congo next week. The team trooped into camp on Sunday and will be staying at Prince Edward School. They will be training at Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex until their departure scheduled for […]

Herald Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has donated an ambulance to Shonganiso Clinic which is part of Shonganiso Mission fulfilling his pledge following a request by Professor Rungano Zvobgo during his installation and ordination as Bishop of the African Reformed Church. Professor Zvobgo, who is Great Zimbabwe University Vice Chancellor, was anointed to lead the church by […]

Edgar Vhera  Agriculture Specialist Writer MANY small and large-scale farmers have taken advantage of the recent operationalisation of the Horticulture Recovery and Growth Plan (HRGP) to strike lucrative contract deals for the production of chillies, as the country moves to resuscitate olericulture. Olericulture is a branch of horticulture that deals with the production, storage, processing and marketing […]

Product Description Price Potato/Pocket Chat US$2-US$2.5 Small US$3-US$3.5 Medium US$4-US$5 Large US$5-US$6.5 Extra large US$7 Tomatoes 30kg sandak US$5-US$9 Wooden box US$1-US$1.5 Plastic dish US$1 Vegetables Cabbage head US$0.50-US$0.60 Covo/bundle US$1-US$2 Rape/bundle US$0.5-US$2 Tsunga/bundle US$1-US$2 Beetroot/bundle US$1 Onions -10kg pocket US$5-US$8 Onions -bundle US$1 Muboora US$1 Onions -60kg bag US$25 Onions shallots US$0.50 English Cucumber […]

Agriculture Reporter FOLLOWING the Meteorological Services Department’s (MSD) flood warnings in the country’s low-lying areas in the next few days, farmers have been warned against venturing into their fields during the forecast period, as a precaution to save lives. In a statement yesterday, the Agricultural Advisory and Rural Development Services (AARDS) chief director Professor Obert […]

Elton Manguwo THE push to boost citizens’ socio-economic situation alongside food and nutrition security continues to gain traction with the Government set to facilitate the introduction of cage culture to commercialise fish farming and initiate intensive food production. Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources deputy director Mr Milton Makumbe yesterday revealed that his department would […]

Fungai Lupande Mashonaland Central Bureau Bare Primary School Head was yesterday crashed to death by a tree that fell on the car in which she was sitting while preparing to leave for a funeral. She was in the company of a fellow teacher who is battling for life at Parirenyatwa Hospital after he sustained serious […]

Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE’S Under-20 handball team is scheduled to troop into camp on Sunday in Harare to prepare for the International Handball Federation Challenge Trophy continental phase to be staged in Brazzaville, Congo. The competition is due to take place from January 16 to 20. The junior side qualified for the event when they won […]

Sports Reporter RUFARO Machingura’s family is appealing for assistance to cater for the funeral costs of the former Mighty Warriors and Black Rhinos Queens. Machingura passed on Wednesday at her house in Retreat Park, Waterfalls. A post-mortem will be conducted on her body on Saturday. The family is hoping to bury her in Harare on […]