$421.6bn inclusive 2021 budget unveiled
Prosper Ndlovu, Business Editor FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube yesterday announced a $421.6 billion National Budget for 2021 in which he handed down tax relief measures to…
Girls College closed over Covid-19 case
Thandeka Moyo- Ndlovu, Health Reporter GIRLS College in Bulawayo has indefinitely closed following a Covid-19 case which was detected after the school held a leavers’ party for Upper Six students.…
Food insecurity stokes gender-based violence
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Health Reporter FOOD insecurity has contributed to an increase in gender-based violence (GBV) in Zimbabwe by about 60 percent during the Covid-19 induced lockdown, statistics show. About 90…
15 minute storm leaves 200 homeless
Mashudu Netsianda in Binga MORE than 30 homesteads in Lusulu under Chief Sinamagonde in Binga District were destroyed after a heavy downpour preceded by a violent thunderstorm and strong winds…
A growth-centred Budget
Tawanda Musarurwa Senior Business Reporter Boosting production, getting infrastructure fixed and expanded, supporting the vulnerable and increasing the spending power of ordinary people are the main planks of the 2021…
Iran, Zim to strengthen ties
Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Zimbabwe and Iran are working towards strengthening economic ties to bust sanctions imposed on Harare by the United States and the European Union. Further, the two…
Former Health Minister’s PA arrested
Herald Reporter A former personal assistant to sacked Health and Child Care Minister Obadiah Moyo was arrested yesterday on allegations of criminal abuse of office. Gideon Mapokotera was picked at…
‘Second Republic committed to nurturing ZDF’s young officers’
Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter The Second Republic is committed to nurturing and promoting young officers into the command structure of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), President Mnangagwa has said. The…
Mens forum pushes for more women in politics
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter PADARE/ENKUNDLENI Men’s Forum on Gender is pushing for the enactment of electoral laws that compel political parties to implement the 50/50 gender representation in their…
Industrialists welcome 2021 Budget
Africa Moyo Deputy News Editor Industrialists have described the 2021 National Budget as pro-production and people-centred, and agree it is a good starting point for directing the economy in the…











