adminChimanikire defends army’s presence at Chiadzwa
Herald Reporter
Mines and Mining Development Deputy Minister Gift Chimanikire has defended Zimbabwe Defence Industry’s participation in diamond mining at Chiadzwa as common practice the world over.
MDC-T to discipline rowdy members
Herald ReporterMDC-T has set up a disciplinary committee to deal with rowdy members who were behind the spate of violence that rocked the party ahead of its congress last year.
The committee is chaired by the party’s chairman, Mr Lovemore Moyo, and some of its members are Harare lawyer Mr Chris Mhike and the party’s deputy chairman Mr Costa Machingauta.
Chombo appoints Kanyekanye special interest councillor
Municipal ReporterLocal Government, Rural and Urban Development Minister Ignatius Chombo has appointed Allied Timbers group chief executive Dr Joseph Kanyekanye as a special interest councillor for Harare.
Suspected thief jumps over security wall, lands on mourners
Farai KuvirimirwaHerald Correspondent
IT was an unlucky night for a suspected habitual thief who jumped over a security wall into a premise where mourners were gathered for a funeral wake.
Groom had sex with waitress hours before the wedding
A hot-blooded groom from Feldkirch, Germany, couldn’t wait until after the reception to celebrate with his new bride, so he went after a waitress instead.
Immigrant to sue UK for £11m
AN immigrant is attempting to sue the UK Government for £11 million — for making him unhappy.Teachers in court for indecent assault
Masvingo Correspondent
TWO Mutero High School teachers in Gutu appeared in court last week facing charges of indecently assaulting two female pupils they had offered a lift.
Empowerment transforming youths’ well-being
Jephiter Tsamwi
IT all started as just a political statement, with many labelling it a gimmick meant to buy the vote of the suffering Zimbabwean population.
But soon, everyone was convinced that the indigenisation programme was a serious issue. And at the moment, the Government has proven beyond doubt that the policy, just like the land reform programme, is here to stay.
Zim cruise to 11-run win over Bangladesh
Zimbabwe cruised to an 11-run win over Bangladesh in the opening match of the tri-series at Harare Sports Club. After choosing to bat on a dry pitch, Zimbabwe were propped up by the in-form Hamilton Masakadza’s bellicose half-century as they reached 154 for 6. A professional team effort from Zimbabwe’s bowlers then completed the job, the spinners keeping Bangladesh’s explosive top order quiet and the seamers holding their nerve at the death.
Anxiety as Egypt’s presidential election nears end
CAIRO — Egyptians choosing their president freely for the first time faced a daunting choice between a former general from the old guard and an Islamist who says he is running for God, leaving many voters perplexed and fearful of the future.