Zimbabwe eyes 496 000ha irrigation to secure food

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE has set an ambitious target to develop 496 000 hectares under irrigation by 2030 as part of a major drive to reduce reliance on rain-fed…

All set for Dr Auxilia Mnangagwa School of Nursing opening

Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau ALL is set for the official opening of the Dr Auxilia Mnangagwa School of Nursing at Muduvuri Pan African Hospital, with construction teams working tirelessly…

GB Holdings volumes drop 19pc amid working capital constraints

Business Reporter INDUSTRIAL group GB Holdings says working capital constraints and subdued aggregate demand weighed heavily on production volumes in the year ended December 31, 2025. The group reported that…

ZimStat, NCC launch competitiveness survey

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent THE Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat), in partnership with the National Competitiveness Commission (NCC), has launched a National Competitiveness Baseline Survey aimed at generating data to…

Flood mapping anchors Harare’s disaster preparedness

Takunda Gambiza and Takudzwa Mangrozah HARARE is strengthening its flood preparedness strategy through hazard mapping, with officials outlining how the approach will help mitigate risks, guide evacuations and reduce damage…

Chinese National deported from Zim after overstaying for 278 days

Muchaneta Chimuka Herald Reporter A CHINESE national has been ordered to return to his country of origin after he was arrested for exceeding his stay in the country by 278…

Why deliberate strategy is key to SME transformation

Nelson Gahadza Senior Business Reporter THE absence of a deliberate growth strategy remains the primary barrier preventing Zimbabwe’s entrepreneur-led firms from evolving into sustainable institutions, experts have said. Overcoming this…

Budiriro residents embrace pre-paid water meter roll-out

Diana Nherera Herald Reporter WARD 43 Budiriro North Councillor Austin Munamba has applauded the roll-out of the prepaid water meter programme by Helcraw Water in partnership with the City of…

Zimbabwe achieves grain sufficiency despite localised food gaps

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter ZIMBABWE has declared itself food sufficient in all basic staples, ensuring that no citizen will go hungry before the next harvest, although some districts will still…

Zimbabwean disability advocate wins global recognition

Obey Musiwa Herald Correspondent HOPE Resurrect Trust founder Florence Mudzingwa won silver after she clinched the second run-up spot in the Disability Leadership Award at the 2026 Women Changing the…

×