Pope Leo warns of AI’s risks to humanity in his first encyclical
Pope Leo XIV has just declared artificial intelligence one of the defining moral challenges of our time, in his first encyclical: a formal letter intended to guide moral, social and…
US, Iran in deal to extend truce by 60 days
WASHINGTON. – US and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire by 60 days launch negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, but President…
SA’s agricultural exports rise 11pc in first quarter
JOHANNESBURG. – South Africa’s agricultural sector recorded a robust start to 2026, with export earnings increasing by 11 per cent year-on-year during the first quarter, reports African News Agency (ANA),…
Uganda closes border with DRC to contain Ebola outbreak
KAMPALA. – Uganda yesterday announced the immediate closure of its border with the neighbouring eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to prevent the possible spread of the Ebola virus disease,…
Unilateral coercive measures an illegal weapon against humanity
Amir Hossein Hosseini-Iran’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe Unilateral coercive measures exert a profound, widespread, and destructive impact on the right to health of individuals in targeted countries. Despite claims by those…
Tryson Chimbetu opens up on drug ordeal . . . commends First Lady’s fight against substance abuse
Takawira Dapi Herald Correspondent Second-generation Dendera musician Tryson Chimbetu has opened up about his painful battle with drug and substance abuse, crediting First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa for inspiring his…
Call for balanced approach on Zim’s route-to-market levy
Nelson Gahadza Business Reporter ECONOMIC and tax experts say Zimbabwe’s Route to Market Levy, introduced in 2024 under Section 81A of the Value Added Tax Act, has gone some way…
President declares 17 rivers as state of disaster
Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter President Mnangagwa has declared 17 rivers that require rehabilitation as a state of disaster following years of degradation due to mining activities. These include Mazowe and…
Zimbabwe, Belarus sign Strategic Cooperation Agreement
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter Zimbabwe and Belarus on Wednesday signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement aimed at deepening relations between their parliaments. The agreement was signed by Speaker of Parliament Advocate…











