Govt warns of impending floods
Peter Matambanadzo Senior Reporter People living in low-lying areas have been warned to brace for floods in the coming weeks, with the Civil Protection Unit saying it is on high alert…
$1 for promoted civil servants
Lloyd Gumbo Herald Reporter Many civil servants, especially teachers, do not aspire to be promoted because the salary difference is so insignificant and can be as little as US$1 as…
Dry taps sap Christmas cheer
Nyemudzai Kakore Herald Reporter Some Harare residents were forced to endure a dry festive season, with no water for more than a week and drops only starting trickling from taps…
2013: A mixed bag for councils
Innocent Ruwende Municipal Reporter Local authorities made little progress in 2013 as they battled with the same old problems of water supply, housing provision and poor roads while in some…
More water for Masvingo residents
Masvingo Bureau Water supply is likely to improve in Masvingo following the opening of an emergency inlet valve on Lake Mutirikwi last week by divers from the police Sub-Aqua Unit.
Defaulting Magacha exposed on Facebook
Tawanda Marwizi Entertainment Correpondent Gospel musician Sabastian Magacha has allegedly failed to settle a US$250 debt for 5 000 album sleeves designed by Guide Zvenyika of Masters of Art Printers.
EMA criticises gold panners’ efforts
Herald Reporter Rehabilitation work done by alluvial gold miners in Mazowe, Mashonaland Central, whose operations were recently suspended by Government, is unsatisfactory, the Environmental Management Agency has said.
Mayoral vehicle use torches storm
From George Maponga in Masvingo Newly-elected MDC-T Masvingo mayor councillor Hubert Fidze is in trouble with residents for using a hired vehicle for personal errands. The vehicle, a Mazda BT…
Apostolic sects commit to empowering girl child
Paidamoyo Chipunza Health Reporter Apostolic sects under the Union for the Development of Apostolic Churches in Zimbabwe have committed themselves to discard harmful practices and empower women, youths and children.
Antwerp auction set to open floodgates for Zim diamonds
Herald Reporter Zimbabwe’s successful diamond auction in Antwerp, Belgium, a fortnight ago could open floodgates of African gems to go under the hammer at the international auction. The country’s first…


