Time to stop abuse of women

YESTERDAY marked another day as women around the world celebrated a day that is now known as International Women’s Day. It is a day for celebrating women’s economic, political and social achievements in the past, present and future. We salute countries such as China, Russia,

Foreign Affairs official Mandizha dies

Herald Reporter
A senior official in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr Leonard Mandizha has died. He was 56. Mr Mandizha, a principal administrative officer in the ministry, died yesterday at Dandaro Clinic in Borrowdale. Mourners are gathered at No. 1 Barrington Road, Hopley.  Burial arrangements are yet to be

Jestina Mukoko turns self in

Freeman Razemba Crime Reporter
Zimbabwe Peace Project director Jestina Mukoko, whose organisation is reportedly involved in espionage, yesterday handed herself over to the police.
She had on Thursday been reported to be on the run after police confiscated documents and communication devices her organisation was distributing

‘ZEC won’t accredit NGOs under probe’

Lloyd Gumbo Herald Reporter
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission will not accredit non governmental organisations under police investigations to observe the forthcoming referendum, an official said yesterday. It also emerged that Zimbabweans working at the country’s foreign missions will not vote during the

Fear still abounds in Hatcliffe community

Farai Kuvirimirwa Herald Reporter
Fear still abounds in Hatcliffe where two Grade 5 pupils reportedly turned into baboons in a suspected case of Satanism on Thursday afternoon. The situation was, however, calm at Hatcliffe No 1 Primary School yesterday. Sources said the teacher at the centre of the melee, who was identified as

MDC-T youths granted bail

Court Reporter
FIVE MDC-T youths accused of tearing posters of President Mugabe and the late veteran nationalist General Solomon Mujuru in politically-inspired violence, were yesterday granted US$100 bail when their trial started. They allegedly accused the Zanu-PF youths of forcing residents to register as

Speaker of House blasts PM

Senior Reporter
Speaker of House of Assembly Mr Lovemore Moyo yesterday castigated Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai for causing the adjournment of Parliament after he failed to respond to a letter enquiring whether Government had business to bring to the legislature. Mr Moyo also slammed Treasury for

Chombo on Ruwa board

Herald Reporters
Government has warned local authorities against increasing rates before the budget has been approved.  In a speech read on his behalf by Mashonaland East provincial administrator Mr Cuthbert Mudarikwa, Local Government, Rural and Urban Development Minister Ignatius Chombo said

Government confident on “Yes” vote

Patrick Chitumba Victoria Falls BureauGovernment is confident the draft Constitution will receive an overwhelming “Yes” vote as it has the support of all parties in the inclusive Government. Officially opening…

Tsitsi Mutendi: Shining jewel

Tafadzwa Zimoyo
When it comes to multi-tasking, unheralded Tsitsi Mutendi is a top example. She is a mother, an editor and a wife, who juggles her roles but still manages to put a smile on her face, at the end of the day. More often than not, most people who are gainfully employed are quite apprehensive

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