adminVeld fires wreak havoc
Herald CorrespondentSeveral tobacco farmers in the Birimahwe area under Chief Nematombo in Hurungwe might be forced to switch to other cash crops this year after their tobacco nursery beds, barns and huts were destroyed by veld fires. The fire swept through the area last week leaving a trail of destruction. At least 70
ICTs vital for development
Herald ReporterPrime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai yesterday said Government has adopted Information Communication Technologies as an integral component to stimulate economic development. PM Tsvangirai said this while officially opening the inaugural e-Tech Africa Exhibition at the Harare International
It’s not Locardia’s fight alone
Ruth Butaumocho Gender ForumOver the past few weeks, local and international media have been feasting on Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai’s love life that would make many a Hollywood playboy pale into insignificance. Prominently so, has been his court battles with estranged wife, Locardia Karimatsenga Tembo who
War on Iran preps concealed
Barry GreyWithin American ruling circles, it is well known that plans for war against Iran are far advanced, but there is a conspiracy of silence by both political parties and the media to keep this reality out of the presidential election. The intent is to drag the American people into yet another bloody war in
Ncube rules out reunification with MDC-T
Herald Reporter
MDC leader Professor Welshman Ncube has ruled out any prospects
War vets distance themselves from demontrations at Biti’s offices
Herald Reporter
Zimbabwe National Liberation War Veterans’ Association president Cde Jabulani Sibanda has distanced his association from the demonstrations staged against Finance Minister Tendai Biti on Tuesday. Cde Sibanda said the demonstrations were carried out by a group of “confused people”.
Nyambuya named empowerment board chairman
Fanuel Kangondo Acting Business EditorYouth Development, Indigenisation and Empowerment Minister Saviour Kasukuwere yesterday announced a new 15-member National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board chaired by Retired Lt-General Mike Nyambuya. He replaces Mr David Chapfika, who chaired the inaugural board
Chabikwa elected ZCFU president
Agriculture ReporterFarmer Mr Wonder Chabikwa was recently elected the Zimbabwe Commercial Farmers Union president at the union’s annual congress in Kadoma.
Mr Chabikwa takes over from Mr Donald Khumalo. He will be deputised by Mr Earnest Ndlovu and second vice president Mr Johnson Mapira. Mr
11 local artists to grace Summer Fest
Entertainment ReporterThis year’s edition of the Lion Lager Summer Festival is set to be the biggest so far with over 11 local artists scheduled to take part on October 13 at the Glamis Stadium. Tickets for the show, which will be headlined by acclaimed Nigerian musical duo P Square of the “Chop My Money” fame, go on
City deploys at bus ranks
Municipal ReporterHarare City Council has finally deployed personnel at bus ranks, raising hopes that peace and order will be maintained at the termini. Spokesperson Mr Leslie Gwindi said council, together with national law enforcement agents, set up a crack team to manage operations of the bus ranks. The city met