Explainer: What the landmark US$2,18 billion rail deal means for Zimbabwe, Zambia

Sifelani Tsiko Fact Check Editor IN a significant step to boost rail connectivity within the southern Africa region, Zimbabwe and Zambia formalised a US$2,18 billion landmark agreement to construct the…

State withdraws charges against Singapore businessman in US$1, 5 million fraud case

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent THE State has withdrawn charges against Singaporean national Mark Yong Khong Yong, who was appearing in court on fraud charges involving a US$1,5 million mining investment.…

Tobacco sales surge past US$310 million as deliveries increase

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter FARMERS have so far sold over 114 891 581 kilogrammes of tobacco valued at US$310 019 297, reflecting a significant increase in volumes as the marketing…

Malema’s bid to appeal conviction denied

South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema’s leave to appeal his conviction has been denied. He has, however, been granted leave to appeal his five-year jail sentence. Malema had…

Mukuru backs landmark 5th St John’s Derby Day Festival

Herald Correspondent FINTECH giant Mukuru has returned as title sponsor of the St John’s Mukuru Derby Day Sports Festival, as the event marks its fifth edition with an expanded national…

Group cleans up heroes acre ahead of Independence Day

Online Reporter Friends of Veterans of the Liberation Struggle (FOVLS) has undertaken a major clean-up of the Harare Provincial Heroes Acre ahead of this Saturday’s Independence Day celebrations, in a…

Residents demand urgent probe into Mabelreign structures

  van Zhakata Herald Correspondent Residents of Mabelreign have demanded an urgent investigation into the construction of permanent structures at Mabelreign Shopping Centre. The residents have petitioned the Minister of…

NAC intensifies hotspot-based HIV interventions in Mashonaland Central

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke recently in BINDURA THE National Aids Council (NAC) has intensified hotspot-based HIV interventions in Mashonaland Central Province, targeting high-risk districts as part of a broader strategy to curb…

Government begins construction of Seke Road detour as widening project commences

Freeman Razemba Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT has started constructing a site camp and a detour marking the start of the rehabilitation and widening of Seke Road from Harare to the Marondera–Wedza…

Mpoenghs Border Post undergoes a major facelift to boost efficiency

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau The Department of Immigration has completed a comprehensive refurbishment of Mpoenghs Border Post, with works that began in November 2025 now transforming the Port of Entry…

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