adminJune 12th: The national holiday of Russia
On June 12th, the Russian people celebrate their national holiday – “Russia Day”. Celebrations on this occasion have been held since 1992, but over time they acquire greater importance and…
‘Don’t bar students over fees’
Herald Reporter Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Deputy Minister, Dr Godfrey Gandawa has told Parliament that no university students should be prohibited from writing examinations over non-payment of…
Zanu-PF welcomes back ‘prodigal son’ Kunaka
Tichaona Zindoga Political Editor The ruling zanu-pf at the weekend welcomed back former Harare provincial youth leader, Jimu Kunaka, who had joined Zimbabwe People First before he quit last week citing…
Subsidise blood price, Govt told
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter Members of Parliament have urged the Government to subsidise the cost of blood transfusion saying the current price was beyond the reach of many. Legislators noted that…
Nigerian jailed for life in Tanzania
DAR ES SALAAM. — The High Court in Tanzania on Saturday sentenced a Nigerian national to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of trafficking illegal drugs.
‘TBs not to blame for cash shortages’
Government has denied the issuance of Treasury Bills (TBs) had caused the current cash shortages, saying it had honoured its obligations on all debt instruments it has issued.
$1,6m needed for Beitbridge water project
Beitbridge Bureau The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (zinwa) requires $1,6 million to complete the construction of a water treatment plant to end perennial water woes that have dogged Beitbridge Town…
‘UK oil sector job losses to reach 120 000’
LONDON. —The number of jobs lost as a result of the downturn in the UK oil and gas sector could top 120 000 by the end of this year, according…
One million consulted on National Pledge: Dokora
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter PRIMARY and Secondary Education Minister Dr Lazarus Dokora has said over one million people across the country were consulted before Government came up with the National Pledge…
Refugee protest turns violent in Vienna
VIENNA. — Far-right protesters have clashed with police in the Austrian capital during rallies against the entry of refugees. The rallies were organised by the extremist Identitarian movement on Saturday…