NEW: Euro zone inflation hits new record

Euro zone inflation rose to yet another record high in May, challenging the European Central Bank view that gradual interest rate increases from July will be enough to tame stubbornly high price growth.

NEW: Harare man murdered over a cigarette

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is investigating a murder that occurred at Zindoga Shops in Waterfalls on Saturday during a fight over a cigarette.

Disease-resistant vegetable seeds boon for horticulture  

The development of disease-resistant vegetable seeds in the country by Seed Co Limited will drive expansion of the local horticulture sector.

NEW: 125 arrested for side marketing tobacco

One hundred and twenty-five people have been arrested for side marketing tobacco since the marketing season began on March 30.

NEW: Young leaders should lead by example – diplomat

YOUNG leaders should lead by example and take a leading role in the country’s socio-economic development, a diplomat has said.

NEW: Canada bans toys that look like guns

Canada’s government introduced legislation Monday to implement a “national freeze” on the sale and purchase of handguns as part of a gun control package that would also limit magazine capacities and ban some toys that look like guns.

NEW: No political content on community radio stations  

THE law does not allow community radio stations to be political, and those participating in politics risk losing their licences, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary Mr Nick Mangwana has said. 

Heads to roll in parastatals — President

President Mnangagwa will soon take decisive action against leaders of State-owned enterprises responsible for gross malfeasance, lack of agency and costly bureaucracy, amid indications heads with roll.

Angel of Hope brings free healthcare to Binga

HUNDREDS of Binga villagers have received free medical treatment and medication courtesy of First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s Angel of Hope Foundation’s partnership with United States doctors.

‘We’re working to address water woes’

The current borehole-drilling exercise is a stopgap measure to supply potable water to urban areas plagued by inept local authorities, as Government is presently constructing water bodies that will provide long-lasting relief, President Mnangagwa has said.