Reconstruction of fire razed nursing school to be expedited

Patrick Chitumba Midlands Bureau Chief The reconstruction of the sections of St Theresa School of Nursing in Chirumhanzu District in the Midlands, severely damaged in a recent fire, will be…

Scott, Kieran tee off in Oman

Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter ZIMBABWE professional golfers Scott and Kieran Vincent will tee off in the Asian Tour’s International Series Oman at Al Mouj Golf in Muscat, Oman this morning. …

Burkina Faso suspends gold exports

Ouagadougou.  – Burkina Faso’s military junta has suspended the issuance of export permits for artisanal and semi-mechanised gold and other precious commodities with immediate effect, it said. “This suspension follows…

AU to expand education for girls

NAIROBI. –The African Union (AU) has launched a campaign to expand opportunities for girls to access education on the continent. Simone Yankey, the acting coordinator of the AU International Centre…

The dead deserve compassionate care

Mutsawashe Mashandure Herald Correspondent There are many misconceptions about the dead in traditional African cultures, but these misconceptions do not accurately reflect the beliefs of all Africans.   Regardless of their…

South Africa general elections set for May

Johannesburg. – South Africa will hold national and provincial elections on 29 May, coinciding with the celebration of its 30 years of freedom and democracy, the presidency has said. It…

Vanessa Williams to star as Miranda Priestly in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’

“The Devil Wears Prada“ is hitting the theatre stage and the iconic role of Miranda Priestly is being portrayed by actress Vanessa Williams.  The new musical is based on the…

Housing project to go ahead

Mutare Bureau THE development of Muungwe Royal Estate, an uptown housing scheme in Rusape is proceeding well despite attacks by former Norton legislator Mr Temba Mliswa following a fallout with…

US veto pushes Gaza to more dangerous situation: China

BEIJING. – The US veto at the UN Security Council against a cease-fire has pushed the besieged enclave of Gaza to a “more dangerous situation,” China warned yesterday. “China voted…

More African nations calling for return of stolen artefacts

NAIROBI. – Calls are increasing across Africa for the return to the continent of heritage items stolen during colonial times. As a result, experts said more cultural relics are likely…

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