Malaria death toll rises to 56 in Mashonaland West Province

Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau MASHONALAND West Province has recorded 14 730 cumulative malaria cases since the beginning of the year, with the disease claiming 56 lives as health authorities…

Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority sets LP gas price at US$1,96 per kg

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has set the maximum retail price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for June 2026 at US$1,96 per kilogramme, while the…

Africa University turns innovation into jobs

Tendai Gukutikwa Mutare Bureau AFRICA University has been hailed for embracing Zimbabwe’s Heritage-Based Education 5.0 model after seven start-up companies were established through the institution’s innovation ecosystem. As a result…

Gweru acquires 20 000-litre water bowser to boost infrastructure development

Diana Nherera THE City of Gweru has acquired a 20 000-litre water bowser using internally generated funds as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen service delivery and enhance infrastructure development…

Gweru expands wheat production at go beer farm

Diana Nherera THE City of Gweru has increased the area under wheat cultivation at Go Beer Farm from 40 hectares last season to 43 hectares this year, a move aimed…

Minister Chombo commissions Ruvimbo Primary classroom block

Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West Bureau Chief MASHONALAND West Provindial Affairs and Devolution Minister Marian Chombo has commissioned a four-classroom block at Ruvimbo Primary School. The block will ease learning space…

ZPCS strengthens healthcare programmes

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke recently in BULAWAYO THE Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) is strengthening healthcare and rehabilitation programmes within correctional facilities as demand for inmate health services continues to grow…

CCZ sounds the alarm over food safety risks

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has raised concern over increasing food safety risks in the marketplace and said consumers continue to be exposed to expired…

Mash East optimistic of surpassing wheat target

Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau MASHONALAND East province is edging closer to meeting and surpassing this winter wheat season target, as the province continues to play a key role in…

Chegutu cement plant commissioning set for August

Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau CONSTRUCTION of the multi-million-dollar Chegutu Cement Plant by Chinese investor Shuntal Investment Private Limited is now at 90 percent, with commissioning now expected in August…