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From Walter Nyamukondiwa in CHINHOYI
SUNGURA musician Cephas Mashakada was buried yesterday at Chemagamba Cemetery here. Mashakada, who was
Thousands witness Harare Agric Show’s official opening
Herald Reporter
THOUSANDS of Zimbabweans yesterday witnessed the official opening of the 101st edition of the Harare Agricultural Show
Horror crash: Nine victims identified
Herald Reporter
Police have identified nine of the 20 people
Libyan ambassador ordered to leave Zimbabwe
Herald Reporter
LIBYAN Ambassador to Zimbabwe Mr Taher Elmagrahi and his embassy staff have been ordered to leave the country
Obamas blowing millions on vacations
Washington – It looks as if all of that change Obama was talking about is adding up. A report released while the president is on
Agricultural sector eyes growth: President
Sydney Kawadza Assistant News Editor
AGRICULTURAL production is set to contribute 19,3 percent to the Gross Domestic Product due to better preparedness from both Government and co-operating developing partners, President Mugabe has said.
Officially opening the 101st Edition of the Harare Agricultural Show yesterday, the President attributed the growth to better preparedness in the previous summer season from both Government and its partners.
“Indeed, agriculture is a major contributor to the Gross Domestic Product as shown by the fact that the years 2009 and 2010 the sector contributed 14,9 percent and 19,1 percent respectively to GDP,” he said.
8 panners trapped to death
From Cletus Mushanawani in MUTARE
EIGHT gold panners were trapped to death in a mining tunnel at Rosecommon Estate in Chimanimani on Wednesday night.
Police in Manicaland confirmed the incident and have released names of four of the panners.
Among them were Isaac Chinyai (33) of Dzingire Village, under Chief Muusha in Chimanimani, Chenjerai Kanda (29) of Ndiadzwa Village under Chief Mutema in Chipinge, Open Hlerami (32) of Dzingire Village, under Chief Muusha in Chimanimani and Edmore Ndomoya (32) of Seka Village under Chief Mutema, Chipinge.
Manicaland provincial police spokesman Inspector Leonard Chabata said the eight were among 11 panners who had invaded the gold-rich area.
VP Nkomo death rumours false, says Govt
Herald Reporter
VICE PRESIDENT John Nkomo is expected back ho-me today or tomorrow from South Africa where he was receiving treatment in Cape Town.
Cde Nkomo, who has been unwell of late, flew out of Cape Town yesterday but made a stopover in Johannesburg to check on Lands,
Land Reform and Rural Resettlement Minister Herbert Murerwa who is hospitalised there.
Secretary for Media, Information and Publicity Mr George Charamba last night said the VP was well and expected to return to Zimbabwe to- day.
“Contrary to rumours that VP Nkomo is dead, I wish to point out that Vice President Nkomo is very well and on the mend.
VP Nkomo death rumours false, says Govt
Herald Reporter
VICE PRESIDENT John Nkomo is expected back ho-me today or tomorrow from South Africa where he was receiving treatment in Cape Town.
Cde Nkomo, who has been unwell of late, flew out of Cape Town yesterday but made a stopover in Johannesburg to check on Lands,
Land Reform and Rural Resettlement Minister Herbert Murerwa who is hospitalised there.
Secretary for Media, Information and Publicity Mr George Charamba last night said the VP was well and expected to return to Zimbabwe to- day.
“Contrary to rumours that VP Nkomo is dead, I wish to point out that Vice President Nkomo is very well and on the mend.
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