Princess’ journey from pain to hope Months of prayers answered as UBH nurse gets transplant lifeline from Government
Robin Muchetu, [email protected] WHAT began as an emotional appeal for help has ended with a ray of hope for a United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) midwife battling kidney failure. During the…
Life-changing encounter: How a few words from Dolly Parton inspired Zimbabwe singer Nkwali for life
Mbulelo Mpofu, [email protected] ALTHOUGH Dolly Parton never visited Zimbabwe, the country music legend touched countless lives across the world through her music, generosity and encouragement. One of those lives belongs…
Remove dead wood
Stephen Mpofu THE mantra “Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo”, “ilizwe lakhiwa ngabanikazi balo”, “a country is built by its own people” carries far deeper societal and transformative implications than its pleasant…
Zimbabwe’s new chess hope chases Olympiad dream
Tendai Chara SHEPHERD Kukudzarema, who recently clinched the Minerva Open Chess Championship and pocketed US$1 500 in prize money, now finds himself facing a different challenge. Following his triumph, Kukudzarema,…
Satellite television’s expanding footprint signals a new era in broadcasting
Jacqueline Ntaka, [email protected] SATELLITE television is steadily replacing traditional aerial television across many parts of the world as viewers demand greater choice, better picture quality and more reliable access to…
Essex House inferno exposes fire risks in Bulawayo’s ageing buildings
Obey Sibanda, [email protected] THE devastating fire that tore through Essex House Building near Selbourne Hotel in Bulawayo this week has once again highlighted the ever-present danger of fire outbreaks in…
Zimpapers among top winners at 116th ZAS
Herald Reporter ZIMPAPERS, the country’s largest diversified media house, was among top winners at the 116th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, after winning the best media, publishing and communication exhibit (promoting Brand…
Editor calls for stronger media-climate partnerships
Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent THE Editor of The Herald, Victoria Ruzvidzo, has called for stronger collaboration between the media and climate experts, saying regular engagement between journalists and scientific institutions…
City Hall in the dock Councillors’ arrests trigger demands for reform
Peter Matika, [email protected] THE arrest of five Bulawayo City councillors on allegations of extortion has thrust the city council into the spotlight, prompting renewed debate about accountability, transparency and public…
Zimbabwe welcomes removal from World Bank fragility classifications
Oliver Kazunga, [email protected] GOVERNMENT has welcomed Zimbabwe’s removal from the World Bank Group’s classifications of fragile and conflict-affected economies, describing the move as a major endorsement of the country’s economic…











