adminBurial ‘fines’ scam at municipal cemeteries
Municipal Reporter Rogue City of Harare employees are allegedly charging families a US$20 “fine” if they are late in bringing bodies for burial at municipal cemeteries.
Heavy rains expected countrywide: Met Office
Peter Tanyanyiwa and Fungisayi Ndangariro Heavy rains characterised by downpours and widespread flash floods are expected to hit most parts of the country until next Wednesday, the Meteorological Services Department…
Bank your fees, schools urged
Herald Reporter Police have warned schools against keeping large sums of money in offices as they risk being attacked by robbers. In a statement yesterday, chief police spokesperson Senior Assistant…
Mandela rabbit regrettable: Tambo
Johannesburg — The addition of a rabbit to the newly erected statue of former president Nelson Mandela at the Union Buildings by its sculptors is regrettable, the company contracted to…
New CAR leader calls for more foreign troops
Bangui — Central African Republic’s new interim president Catherine Samba-Panza warned there were not enough international troops to restore peace in her country, as she prepared to assume office yesterday.
China urges Syrian rivals to start reconciliation
MONTREUX, Switzerland, — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Wednesday with representatives of the Syrian government and opposition separately at the Geneva II conference, urging the two sides to seriously…
Editorial Comment: Deal with irresponsible managers
WHEN revelations of obscene salaries and perks of top management at the struggling Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation were brought to the attention of the public last month, the development sent shock…
SA refutes Human Rights Watch report
JOHANNESBURG — The South African government yesterday criticised the Human Rights Watch report on the country. “Our statistics on asylum seekers and registration of refugees indicates that South Africa is…
Prophet Chiza takes Bulawayo by storm
Pamela Shumba BULAWAYO- Prophet Blessing Chiza has taken the city by storm, resulting in him commanding a huge following of over 5 000 people from Bulawayo and surrounding areas.
Father sues son for marrying outside caste
Patna — A father in eastern India is suing his only son for defamation after he married a woman from a lower caste, saying he has damaged his reputation and…