adminMan needs US$400 for CT scan
Herald ReporterA 21-year-old Murehwa man is seeking US$400 to undergo a CT scan at a local hospital. Godwin Kagwambu of Budiriro 1, Harare, whose left side is paralysed, constantly shivers and has lived with this condition for the past two years. Kagwambu was studying for a diploma in motor mechanics but
Govt hails agric students medical aid
Health ReporterGOVERNMENT has commended Grainmed Agricultural Medical Aid Society for catering for the health needs of students pursuing studies in the agriculture sector. Agricultural education and farmer training director in the Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Ministry Mr Moffat
197 nurses, 47 midwives graduate
Herald ReporterAt least 197 registered general nurses and 47 midwives from the Harare School of Nursing graduated at a colourful ceremony held at a local hotel last week. Speaking at the graduation and prize-giving ceremony, Harare Central Hospital chief executive Ms Peggy Zvavamwe commended her staff for
CAPS face tricky Harare City
Sports ReporterBOUYANT CAPS United, who want to complete the remainder of the season unbeaten, take on tricky Harare City in a Castle Lager Premier League tie at Rufaro today confident of keeping their good run alive. The Green Machine has restored some of its pride in recent weeks, thanks to the way coach
‘UNWTO preps on track’
Herald Reporter
Preparations for the forthcoming United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Zambia are on track, UNWTO secretary-general Dr Taleb Rifai has said. The UNWTO general assembly will be held in Victoria Falls in August next year. In his remarks
Makandiwa church in new land row
Harare Bureau
Prophet Emmanuel Makandiwa’s United Family International Church faces a new hurdle after a Chitungwiza businessman approached the High Court to bar it from developing a disputed piece of land measuring 26 000 square metres.
Mr Chenjerai Madamombe also cites the Chitungwiza Town Council as a respondent in the matter. It appears UFIC has become a victim of Chitungwiza Municipality’s double dealings on land as it is being caught up in another botched land deal.
Eurozone pension crisis hits expats in SA
Cape Town — With governments across the economically afflicted eurozone under pressure to cut pension entitlements and the value of pension pots in freefall, it is becoming ever more important for expats in South Africa to take control of their own pension arrangements.
IDBZ to raise $30m for Zesa prepaid meters
Business Reporter
THE Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ) will this week float a $30 million three-year infrastructure development bond to finance acquisition and installation of electricity prepaid meters by the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company.
Chiefs at loggerheads over share scheme
Prosper Ndlovu
CHIEFS from Hwange District in Matabeleland North Province are reportedly at loggerheads over the running of the Community Share Ownership Scheme/Trust (CSOS/T).
The Hwange share trust was officially launched by President Mugabe in Hwange town recently.
Hurricane Sandy forces NYSE and Nasdaq shutdown
The New York Stock Exchange was closed yesterday and provisionally today as a safety precaution as the city prepares for the arrival of Hurricane Sandy.
The exchange said the hurricane would “make it extremely difficult to ensure the safety of our people”.