admin$37m boost for education sector
Abigail Mawonde Herald Correspondent The United Kingdom’s Department of International Development (DFID) has approved $37 million funding to support the country’s education sector. DFID confirmed the development in a statement yesterday. The…
Palin’s comments spark hail of criticism
WASHINGTON.- Former US vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has been criticised after telling immigrants to the country to speak “American”. Palin was speaking to CNN’s State of the Union programme on Sunday…
It’s a sisters’ showdown
NEW YORK. — Serena Williams will play sister Venus for the 27th time as professional tennis rivals in a US Open tennis quarter-final today, but no prior match-up has had…
Zim to host paragliding competition
Collin Matiza Sports Editor ZIMBABWE are looking at hosting their first ever paragliding competition at Victoria Falls at the beginning of next year. According to the chairman and founder of the Zimbabwe…
Economic Planning ministry acts on plan
Tendai Mugabe Senior Reporter The Economic Planning and Investment Promotion Ministry is crafting an Investment Policy, which seeks to position Zimbabwe as an attractive investment destination in line with the 10-Point…
Brother stabs sister for refusing to join church
Prosper Dembedza Court Correspondent A Harare man stabbed his sister with a knife and broke her arm as punishment for refusing to join his church, the Civil Court heard yesterday. Sofia Marovha…
Suspected rhino poacher claims rangers raped him
JOHANNESBURG.- A 31-year-old man accused of rhino poaching has told the police that Kruger National Park (KNP) rangers stuck a rifle up his anus. The man, Santos Ngoveni, was arrested around…
Dangote takes swift action on deals
Tendai Mugabe Senior Reporter— Nigerian multi-billionaire Mr Aliko Dangote wants quick implementation of the investment deals he has agreed with Zimbabwe as shown by a high-powered delegation of technocrats that arrived…
Buy Zim engages communities
Vandudzai Zirebwa Buy Zimbabwe Since its inception, Buy Zimbabwe has strived to address imbalances on the local market that gave foreign products preference over local products. According to figures released by…
Chaos rules at Rufaro
Isdore Guvamombe Well, the big game came and passed on Sunday. Zimbabwe played Guinea at Rufaro, the country’s ceremonial home of football. While the reportage was mainly on the game, I…