Man arrested for trying to extort developer

A Gweru man has been arrested after he tried to abuse the anti-corruption drive by the new Government administration to extort money from a local private land developer who bought part of the land which the suspect used to occupy as a squatter.

Peri-urban farmers learn to fight armyworm

The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture and Rural Resettlement is training peri-urban farmers in Harare on the identification and control of the fall armyworm, a pest that has wreaked havoc in most farming areas.

Gokwe-Chireya steps up gully reclamation efforts

The Gokwe north community is intensifying efforts to improve land use management as land degradation continues to wreak havoc in the low lying district.

Mop-up vaccination exercise underway

Government is currently conducting a mass drug administration mop-up exercise in Mashonaland West province in order to vaccinate against diseases such as bilharzia, ringworms, as well as elephantiasis (lymphatic filariasis).

Nine arrested for cross-border vehicle theft

The trial of nine suspects that include five South African police officers and an immigration officer accused of facilitating the smuggling of stolen vehicles from the neighbouring country into Zimbabwe has been set for this Wednesday.

Manchester City win League Cup

Manchester City won the first trophy of the Pep Guardiola era yesterday, brushing Arsenal aside 3-0 in the League Cup final with the help of an old-fashioned route-one goal from Sergio Aguero.

100-day plans on course: VP Mohadi

VICE President Kembo Mohadi says most Government ministries are close to meeting transformation targets under the 100-day rapid results initiative in line with President Mnangagwa’s drive to turn around the country’s economy. The President last December tasked all ministers to come up with at least three target-driven economic projects within the 100-day turnaround period.

City to overhaul licensing laws

MUTARE City Council is realigning its shop licensing regime in tandem with Government’s ease of doing business policy, The Herald has learnt.

Woman wins protection against abusive ex-hubby

A MUTARE woman has approached the courts seeking protection from her ex-husband whom she accuses of abusing her physically and verbally.

500 women, youths undergo family laws training

More than 500 women and youths in Masvingo will undergo training in family laws and economic development in the province, an official has said.