Commission exposes more rot at Harare City Council

The City of Harare has been plagued by corruption, mismanagement, and lack of accountability, according to testimonies made over the last few months before the Commission of Inquiry into the…

ECA, AfCTA sign landmark MoU

Business Writer The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster intra-African trade. The agreement,…

Woman loses US$1800 in fake visa scam

Arron NyamayaroA Zengeza woman lost US$1800 in a visa application scam.Regina Mandizvidza, 44, gave the money to Kudzai Kanengoni whom he met in Manyame Park in Chitungwiza, who processed a…

Hwange’s Big Charlie dies …. succumbs to BP and Sugar diabetic

Sikhumbuzo Moyo A dark cloud has engulfed Hwange following the death of the iconic figure, Charles Nyoni, popularly known as Big Charlie in the coal mining town. Nyoni, who was…

DJ Ribhe pleads not guilty as rape trial opens

Zvikomborero Parafini Chillspot producer Tafadzwa ‘Ribhe’ Mandaza has pleaded not guilty to the rape charges he’s facing before Harare magistrate Clever Tsikwa. He is accused of spiking a 14 year…

Zimbabwe nears mine-free status

Ivan ZhakataHerald CorrespondentZimbabwe has made significant progress in clearing landmines planted during the liberation war with 96 percent of contaminated land now safe for communities.However, a funding shortfall of US$23,79…

Parliament briefed on fuel situation in the country

Farirai MachivenyikaSenior ReporterThe Ministry of Energy and Power Development, led by Permanent Secretary Engineer Gloria Magombo is appearing before the Portfolio Committee on Energy and Development with parastatals under her…

Harare directors spent US$124 000 on holidays last year

Blessings ChidakwaHerald ReporterHarare City Council’s top executives last year allocated themselves US$124 000 for holidays at a time when service delivery was nosediving.This was revealed before the Commission of Inquiry…

Recent rains bring relief to Bulawayo’s Dams, but water crisis persists

Rutendo Nyeve, Sunday News Reporter THE City of Bulawayo has recorded a slight improvement in dam inflows compared to the same period last year, providing a small but encouraging glimmer…

Harare town clerk pockets US$30k salary monthly

Blessings ChidakwaHerald ReporterHarare City Council’s top executives, including the town clerk, are earning huge amounts as high as US$30 000 per month while the lowest ranked director is pocketing US$15…

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