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Court Reporter
THE Ministry of Justice and Legal Affairs has urged striking prosecutors to resume work, saying the Government is working towards
Govt urged to prioritise ICTs
Herald Reporter
GOVERNMENT should prioritise funding of information communication technology as the sector has the potential of driving the
Early rains to go, say weather experts
Elita Chikwati Agriculture Reporter
THE week of evening rain hitting Harare and surrounding areas, while unusual for the end of September and early October, was caused by a band of cloud moving slowly north across Zimbabwe.
As is more usual after the first summer storms, cool air is now flowing north into Zimbabwe and the cold spell will last at least until tomorrow before temperatures start building up again to the traditional October heat.
Meteorological Services Department head of forecast, Mr Tich Zinyemba, said yesterday a band of disturbed weather had caused the rains.
“The rains were very transitory in nature.”
Mr Zinyemba said the rains could not be qualified as
Polls: GPA big brains to meet
Takunda Maodza Senior Reporter
PRESIDENT Mugabe says there should be a meeting of the highest decision-making bodies in Zanu-PF and the two MDC formations ahead of national elections scheduled for next year.
This, he said, would ensure the polls are held in a peaceful and conducive environment.
The Head of State and Government and Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces has indicated the polls will be held not later than March next year.
Addressing the 86th Ordinary Session of the Zanu-PF Central Committee in Harare yesterday, President Mugabe said the party’s Central Committee should meet with equivalent bodies in the MDC formations now that the country was heading for elections.
US$10m secondary school textbooks ready for distribution
Felex Share Herald Reporter
GOVERNMENT has finished printing eight million textbooks worth US$10 million to be distributed to secondary schools next month.
This will help Government achieve its target of one textbook per pupil for the six main subjects – Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, History and indigenous languages.
Education, Sport, Arts and Culture Minister David Coltart yesterday said the first consignment of the textbooks arrived from South Africa on Wednesday night.
The remainder is expected before monthend.
About 6,5 million of the textbooks were printed outside Zimbabwe while local companies printed the remainder.
Over 13 million primary school textbooks have already been distributed to schools countrywide under the Education Transition Fund.
Sata purges public service
Lusaka – In just two weeks in office, Zambia’s president has replaced the country’s police chief, top anti-corruption official,
Zambia freezes copper exports ahead of new rules
LUSAKA – Zambia’s new President Michael Sata has halted all metal exports from Africa’s biggest copper producer, documents
SA’s ANC puts off Malema hearing
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s ruling African National Congress postponed a disciplinary hearing of its youth leader due to
Protesters to ‘occupy’ Washington
WASHINGTON – As ranks of protesters grew in New York in the “Occupy Wall Street” demonstration, protesters also converged in
House continues debate on General Mujuru
Herald Reporter
DEBATE on condolence messages on the death of former ZNA commander General Solomon Mujuru continued in the