Beitbridge adopts ZiG432m 2026 budget

Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau THE Municipality of Beitbridge has adopted a ZiG432 million proposed budget for 2026, which will have some tariffs reviewed downwards to align with the Government’s ease…

Govt ready for rainy season disasters

Precious Manomano Herald Reporter THE Government is adequately prepared for the rainy season and is ready to respond to disasters . Like other Sadc countries, Zimbabwe is set to receive…

‘No excuse for brutality, violence against women’

Patrick Chitumba. Midlands Bureau A SHOCKING trend has emerged, with some men attempting to justify violent attacks on women by claiming they were driven by passion. However, Bulawayo High Court…

Police warn youths on vuzu party menace during festive holiday

Peter Matika, [email protected] POLICE in Bulawayo have sounded the alarm as schools close for the holidays, warning that the break may trigger a fresh wave of the infamous “vuzu” parties.…

Falling trees: Councils deny blame

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent A VIOLENT late-November rainstorm brought chaos to urban centres after flash floods were reported, resulting in families being displaced and damage to roads worsened. Trees were…

Schools warned over unofficial payments

Peter Matika PUBLIC and private schools that are illegally charging registration and enrolment fees for the first term have been sternly warned by the Government, which has described the practice…

Woman scalds husband with hot porridge in marital dispute

Dalyn Chigwizura, Court Reporter A 28-year-old Bulawayo woman has been sentenced to pay a fine of US$150 for pouring hot porridge on her husband’s back and left hand over a…

Private sector to help finance road safety

Belindah Chikandiwa WITH road accidents draining nearly three percent of GDP annually, the Government has declared it cannot “go it alone” and is actively courting private investment to finance a…

Parent outrage as Kumalo Primary head cleared of misconduct charges

Peter Matika, [email protected] PARENTS at Kumalo Primary School have expressed deep concern and outrage following the acquittal of the institution’s suspended headmistress, fearing the development could pave the way for…

Parole system regulations being fine-tuned

Arron Nyamayaro Herald Reporter REGULATIONS under the new Prisons and Correctional Service Act are being finalised to ensure the framework is scientifically grounded and aligned with international best practices, Justice,…