Man rapes girlfriend’s 80-year-old mother

A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being found guilty of raping his girlfriend’s 80-year-old mother. The shocking case unfolded in the Rusape Magistrates Court,…

21 000 quelea birds destroyed in Masvingo

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter As Government intensifies efforts to protect the wheat that is being harvested, a total of 21 000 quelea birds have been destroyed in Masvingo Province. The…

Virtual art duo in scholarship recognition

Valerie Mpundu Zimbabwean visual artists Sabina Mutsvati and Chipo Mapondera are in Denmark for the Copenhagen Film Festival showcasing the ‘Futuristic Pagan’. ‘Futuristic Pagan’ explores Shona spiritual practices and traditions…

Local entrepreneurs work towards creation of smart cities

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter Local entrepreneurs have reaffirmed their commitment to collaborate with the Government in creating smart cities across the country. Addressing journalists ahead of the inaugural Smart Zimbabwe…

Cabinet takes measures to address power crisis

Gibson Mhaka THE Cabinet has considered the urgent need to address the country’s persistent electricity supply crisis, which is hindering the nation’s progress towards its Vision 2030 goal of becoming…

Iconic roots-reggae legend, Burning Spear expected in Zimbabwe today

Trust Khosa ICONIC Jamaican roots-reggae legend Burning Spear is expected to jet into Harare today, marking his maiden tour of Zimbabwe. The 79-year-old artiste is set to perform at the…

Abusive father dragged to court for neglecting his children

A 46-YEAR-OLD man from  Bulawayo’s Newton West suburb has been brought before the courts on charges of child neglect and abuse of his two children. The man is being accused of…

Siqokoqela Mphoko acquitted of rape

THE son of former Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko, Siqokoqela, who had been convicted and sentenced to 20 years in jail for rape, has been acquitted of all charges by the High…

Lady Chevrons team to face US announced

VETERAN batter, Sharne Mayers has earned a recall to the national team, after she was named in the Lady Chevrons’ 15-strong squad for the five-match One Day International (ODI) series…

Ugly side of beautiful game

handle that it was delisting the Libya versus Nigeria match due to the ill-treatment of the West Africans on Monday. Nigeria were forced to spend 14 hours without being attended…