Budget transparency way to go — Mthuli
Africa Moyo and Wallace Ruzvidzo The desire to be open and accountable to all citizens has seen Zimbabwe rocketing from 17th to third place in Africa in budget transparency rankings,…
Courts declared essential services
Herald Reporter All criminal courts have now been declared an essential service under the lockdown regulations, along with other courts to the extent directed by the Chief Justice, opening the…
Tobacco deliveries increase, prices firm
Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter The volume of flue-cured tobacco being delivered to the floors continues to increase as prices firm. By day three of the opening of the 2020 marketing…
Murderer freed, seeks to appease victim’s avenging spirit
Daniel Nemukuyu Investigations and Special Reports Editor HAUNTED murderer Jorum Siwela, who spent 22 years of sleepless nights in prison, was yesterday freed on amnesty and immediately embarked on a…
Japan donates US$15,3m to Zim
Herald Reporter Japan has mobilised over US$15,3 million in emergency funding to assist vulnerable communities that were affected by drought and floods in Zimbabwe. The funds will be channelled through…
Manicaland records surge in gender-based violence cases
Manicaland Bureau Manicaland has recorded a surge in gender-based violence cases, with 49 percent of all criminal cases reported to police since the beginning of the Covid-19 national lockdown being…
EDITORIAL COMMENT : Business must be vigilant in return for test reprieve
The conditions set for businesses in the formal sector to re-open were simple and were sensible from a public health point of view: staff to undergo the rapid Covid-19 test, with a confirmation test if positive, social distancing to be observed by staff and customers, face masks to be worn by all, and people entering the premises to be scanned for temperature.
Lockdown pregnant with lessons: Charamba
Gospel artiste Pastor Charles Charamba says challenges being faced by musicians due to the Covid-19-induced national lockdown should inspire deep understanding about the advantages of new information technology and investment.
Local firm buys Zimglass for US$22m
LOCAL firm, Brainman Investments, has acquired Zimbabwe Glass Holdings (Zimglass) for US$22 million in a development likely to pave way for the revival of the country’s sole glass manufacturer.











