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Herald ReporterZanu-PF candidate for Mbire National Assembly constituency Cde David Butau has urged people to overwhelmingly vote for Zanu-PF in the harmonised elections on July 31, saying the party has clear policies that will ensure massive development in the country. The party’s candidate for Gutu South, Dr Paul Chimedza, weighed in saying it is certain that the
Magarangoma lashes out at MDC-T
Senior ReporterMDC-T Manicaland provincial chairperson Mr Julius Magarangoma has come out guns blazing accusing the party’s leadership of imposing candidates in the party’s primary elections held last month. Mr Magarangoma took his fight against the MDC-T leadership to the social networking media Facebook accusing it of dictatorial tendencies.
Experts warn of cold conditions
Agriculture ReporterCloudy, windy and cold conditions are expected today (Friday) in some parts of the country, the Meteorological Services Department has warned. MSD head of forecasting, Mr Tich Zinyemba said the cold temperatures would, however, be short lived. “By Friday, cloudy, windy and cold conditions with a chance of drizzle are expected over Manicaland, south
Govt flushes out 5 000 ghost workers
Herald ReporterGovernment has flushed out 5 000 ghost workers that were on its payroll, Public Service Commission
Chiefs urged to promote health
Herald ReporterCHIEFS have been urged to promote sexual reproductive health rights because they are the custodians of Zimbabwe’s largest population. Local Government, Rural and Urban Development Minister Ignatius Chombo said in a speech read on his behalf by the director of traditional leadership support services in his ministry Mr Fanuel Mukwaira at a chiefs
summer season preparations start
Agriculture ReporterPreparations for the forthcoming summer cropping season have started with some farmer organisations already mobilising inputs for their members. The Zimbabwe Indigenous Women Farmers Association Trust say they have struck deals with fertiliser and seed suppliers. Under the deal, ZIWFAT members would buy the seed and fertiliser from
Govt urges debate on water conflicts
Herald ReporterGovernment has urged countries in the region to come up with effective ways to alleviate trans-boundary water conflicts. In a speech read on his behalf by the director for Multi-lateral Affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Albert Chimbindi, Minister Simbarashe Mumbengegwi said water issues were sensitive and required tactful handling.
Relief for tobacco farmers
Agriculture ReporterA Chinese company, Midriver Enterprises (Pvt) Ltd is expected to contract nearly 80 000 farmers to produce tobacco during the 2013/14 season. The company will assist the growers with inputs and working capital to pay wages. The production manager, Mr Johannes Muchimika said the move would
Parties, lawyers hail Constitutional Court ruling
Lloyd Gumbo Herald ReporterPRESIDENT Mugabe and Zanu-PF yesterday welcomed the Constitutional Court ruling upholding the July 31 poll date, while the MDC formations were left to count their losses with MDC-T saying it would meet over the decision while the MDC said it was geared for the election. All the lawyers involved in the five applications welcomed the ruling and
Chihuri speaks on elections
Crime ReporterPOLICE Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri yesterday said the force does not need any assistance