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Farai Kuvirimirwa Herald Reporter
PIRATE radio stations will never win the battle against liberators of this country, Minister
MDC formations clash in Chikomba
News Editor
VIOLENCE erupted in Chikomba District on Saturday when supporters of the two MDC formations clashed
Zim to host climate forum
Zimbabwe will this month host the 16th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-16) to develop a consensus weather forecast for the period from October 2012 to March 2013. The Southern Africa Development Community through the Climate Services Centre is organising theAppeal for pensions hike
Wenceslaus Murape Labour ReporterThe National Social Security Authority has petitioned Government to remove the ceiling on insurable earnings so it can raise its pension payouts.
The insurable earnings ceiling currently stands at US$200. The joint employer and worker pension contributions are six percent of US$200 even if the
Wrongful dismissals cost city US$12,2m
Michael Chideme Municipal ReporterHarare City Council has lost more than US$12,2 million in the past two years due to wrongful dismissal of workers. This has also been blamed on corruption, incompetence, mismanagement and unfair labour practices on the part of the council. Some of the workers who received windfalls from the
Call for more tourism products for Mapungubwe Transfrontier area
Beitbridge BureauThe Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has called for the development of more tourism products in the Greater Mapungubwge Transfrontier Conservation Area to effectively market it as the destination of choice in Southern Africa. The Greater Mapungubwge TFCA is made up of game parks in Botswana,
789 killed on roads since January: TSCZ
Peter Matambanadzo Senior Reporter
At least 789 people have died while 6 247 others were seriously injured in 13 979 road traffic accidents recorded since January this year, the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe has revealed. This has prompted the TSCZ to embark on awareness campaigns with various stakeholders to reduce
Thousands mark Heroes Day
Herald Reporters
ZIMBABWEANS yesterday thronged heroes’ acres countrywide to commemorate Heroes Day.
The main celebrations were held at the National Heroes Acre in Harare.
People cast aside their political differences to honour Zimbabwe’s gallant sons and daughters who fought for the country’s liberation.
While many travelled by buses provided by the State to the main venue, hundreds footed there.
In Harare, thick columns of people stretched for several kilometres along Bulawayo Road.
The venue was almost packed to capacity by 10am as thousands kept streaming in.
Members of MDC formations, led by Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai and his deputies Ms Thokozani Khupe and Professor Arthur Mutambara, also attended the commemorations.
PM Tsvangirai’s fiancee, Elizabeth Macheka, made her maiden public appearance at the major national event.
Proceedings started with the arrival of dignitaries.
Service chiefs were accompanied by visiting Zambian Army commander Lieutenant General Paul Mihova. Co-Home Affairs Ministers Kembo Mohadi and Theresa Makone took turns to officiate at the event.
Mbare Chimurenga Choir and other groups provided entertainment.
The Presidential Quarter Guard presented arms before the national anthem accompanied by a fly-past by Air Force of Zimbabwe jets in diamond formation.
‘No to violent campaigns’
Sydney Kawadza Assistant News Editor
PEOPLE should desist from violent campaigns and concentrate on working for the development of the country, President Mugabe has said.
In his address during Heroes Day main celebrations at the National Heroes Acre in Harare yesterday, the President challenged Zimbabweans to be united.
He said there was no need to fight at the expense of development.
“Kuti titeure ropa pakati pedu hazvisisina musoro. Tingashore kuti vamwe havana kuirwira nyika, vamwe vanga vakarara, vamwe vanga vakadhakwa, vamwe vachibira vamwe nevamwewo vachiroya, asi runako rwenyika magariro akanaka.”
“Zvibhakera hatichada. Garisanai. Hapana anofanira kushaiswa mufaro nekuti ndeweparty iyi. Kana uine shoko rekumudzora, taura naye auye kwako.”
President Mugabe said political differrences should never lead to violence.
“Tingave nekusiyana pakati pedu. Tichienda kumachechi akasiyana, tiine mitupo yakasiyana, yakawanda asi tova nekunzwanana nekuti pamaparty edu takasiyana.
“Kana usingade party yacho, zvinosangana pakuvhota, worega kuivhotera pamaelections.”
He castigated people working with former colonial masters to derail the gains of independence.
June A-level results out
Chronicle Reporter
The June 2012 Advanced Level national results are out.
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) spokesperson Mr Ezekiel Pasipamire said June A-level results were out and had been dispatched to their regional offices.