Strong forex inflows lift reserves, strengthen Zim’s external position

Nelson Gahadza Senior Business Reporter Zimbabwe’s foreign currency position strengthened significantly in the half-year to June 2026, driven by export earnings and diaspora remittances, surging 47,8 percent to US$10,72 billion,…

Parliamentary Committee urges councils to improve roadworks delivery

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructure Development has noted progress by local authorities in using funds disbursed for road rehabilitation and maintenance, but wanted…

MTF: The creation of stories that resonate with audiences

Zimpapers Entertainment Hub If television content is to connect with viewers, the creators need to reach into the hearts and minds of those viewers and deliver stories that resonate and…

New urban grooves’ movement revives fading careers

Trust Khosa Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub THEY entered the fray at a time when social media was virtually non-existent. Most were teenagers in high school or first-year university students…

Dream 2030 faces U-20 question

Don Makanyanga Zimpapers Sports Hub ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi has admitted that the association used to scramble for coaches and players whenever national team competitions approached, as it promises a…

Obstetricians urged to translate research into practice

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter Obstetricians and gynaecologists have been urged to translate scientific research into practical interventions that improve maternal, newborn and child health outcomes. This comes as Africa…

Dawn of the second, decisive season for MPL

Ray Bande Senior Reporter THE second half of the 2026 Mutare Pool League (MPL) season is underway, with an exciting, yet unfamiliar trend of traditional giants of the league getting…

Govt moves to enact Child Online Protection law

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent GOVERNMENT is moving to enact legislation to safeguard children in the digital space following the adoption of the Zimbabwe National Child Online Protection Policy (2026–2030), Permanent…

Councils urged to attract investment

Midlands Bureau MIDLANDS Provincial Affairs and Devolution Secretary Dr Edgar Seenza has challenged local authorities to enhance service delivery and remove red tape to make their districts more attractive to…

US$1 796 maintenance claim rejected

Sharon Jiyamwa Herald Reporter A HARARE woman’s claim for US$1 796 per month for the upkeep of her three children was turned down by a magistrate after the requested amount…