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Beaven Tapureta Own Correspondent Exhibitors at this year Zimbabwe International Book Fair have put weight behind the country’s premier book fair saying, despite current challenges, it remains a significant platform which…
60-year-old rapes niece
Margaret Matibiri Herald Reporter A 60-YEAR OLD Harare man appeared in court last Thursday for allegedly raping his 14-year-old niece. The public prosecutor, Mr Peter Kachirika, alleged that Ernest Nyakurerwa of New…
Be wary of political whirlwinds: Mphoko
Bulawayo Bureau— VICE-President Phelekezela Mphoko yesterday took a swipe at the Bulawayo electorate, saying they were prone to being swayed by political whirlwinds. The VP made the remarks as he distributed…
Four new magistrates sworn-in
Fungai Lupande Court Reporter Chief magistrate Mr Mishrod Guvamombe swore in four new magistrates at the Harare Magistrates’ Court on Friday, bringing to 209 the number of judicial officers countrywide. The four…
‘Let’s put a stop to systematic corruption’
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter There is need for strong legal framework to enhance State entities’ capacities to deal with financial crimes and corruption, vices that have plagued the economy, Vice President…
9 vie to replace Mutsvangwa
Walter Nyamukondiwa Chinhoyi Bureau At least nine aspiring candidates will lock horns in primary elections to select a candidate to represent Zanu-PF in the Norton parliamentary constituency by-election. The seat fell vacant…
NSSA in profit slump
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) recorded a major slump net profit to $32,3 million for the full year ended December 2015 from $104 million in 2014 on the back…
The Observer view on Pope Francis’ comments on a world at war
Correspondent Pope Francis is a thoughtful man whose views should be taken seriously. So his unusually dramatic declaration last week that the world is at war deserves closer scrutiny. The…
Zanu-PF organs call for unity
Felex Share Senior Reporter Zanu-PF organs have encouraged party members to take President Mugabe’s calls for unity as a command saying harmony is key in registering a resounding victory in the…
Asian, African youths join hands
Tichaona Zindoga in Beijing, China The inaugural Asian-African youth festival, which brought together about 400 young people from the two continents for four days, ended here yesterday with the China-Africa…