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Zimbabwe: Emulate Zuma, Mugabe Told
By Felex ShareFormer President Mr Robert Mugabe should dump his politics of entitlement and egotism and emulate other former Statesmen who believe in change with continuity, political analysts have said. The analysts said Mr Mugabe should take a leaf from former South African President Cde Jacob Zuma who over the weekend volunteered to campaign for ANC ahead of 2019 general elections.
Zimbabwe: School Head Accused of Raping, Expelling Victim
By Munyaradzi MusiiwaThe headmaster of Seventh Day Adventist-run Anderson High School in Gweru is facing arrest after he allegedly sodomised a pupil before expelling him in an attempt to conceal the crime. Caston Matsvanyanga is being accused of sodomising a Form 3 pupil (name withheld) at the school several times and allegedly expelled the boy after he threatened to expose his shenanigans. He is now facing arrest after the pupil reported the matter to the police.
Zimbabwe: Spirit of Breaking Away Runs in Mutinhiri Family
analysis By Tafara ShumbaWhenever a leopard wants to eat its own kid, it first accuses it of smelling like a goat. Former Minister of State for Mashonaland East Provincial Affairs Brigadier-General Ambrose Mutinhiri (Retired) has lived up to this adage. Mutinhiri resigned from both ZANU-PF and House of Assembly where he was Marondera East legislator on a ZANU-PF ticket. He cited the way that former President Robert Mugabe and the G40 cabal were ousted from power in November last year.
Zimbabwe: We Should Have Said, No to Bob!
opinion By Nick MangwanaPeople in Zanu-PF have been called cowards and all such names. Maybe we were. For surely talking to some comrades it is clear very few genuinely loved Robert Mugabe in his last years as President. An even less figure wanted him to continue leading both country and party. Yet, nobody could do anything about it. Some in the country wanted a military take-over. Some were so desperate that they could have accepted even an invasion by a foreign power.
Zimbabwe: President Lauds Improved Zimbabwe Credit Rating
By Nqobile TshiliPresident Mnangagwa has said the economic reforms that his administration is implementing have started bearing fruit, with the country receiving positive credit ratings for the first time in 20 years. Last week, globally recognised South African credit ranking institution NKC African Economics positively rated the country from negative to stable.
Zimbabwe: U.S.$1,1 Billion Required for Water Infrastructure
By Ishemunyoro ChingwereThe City of Harare needs at least $300 million to fully fix its water and sewer reticulation infrastructure to meet the ever increasing demands of its growing residential base over the next two to three years. And for the long-term projects, the capital's water infrastructure requires another $800 million.
Zimbabwe: Chivi Village Zim-Asset Scores Major Successes
By Walter MswazieCouncillors in Chivi Rural District Council have pooled resources together to campaign for President Mnangagwa and Zanu-PF in their wards to ensure an overwhelming victory in the forthcoming harmonised elections. The campaign, being led by Ward 30 Councillor Cde Killer Zivhu, ensures that the councillors assist those who failed to register under the Biometric Voter Registration to acquire identity cards and register in time to be able to vote.
Zimbabwe: HIV Preventive Medicine Shortage Plunges Mothers Into Panic
By Paidamoyo ChipunzaA national shortage of a key preventive medicine, Nevirapine, has heightened the risk of pregnant HIV-positive mothers passing the virus to their children. Information gathered by The Herald showed that Nevirapine syrup for neonates, which should be administered to babies within 72 hours of birth, has been in short supply countrywide since last year, with health institutions handling a large number of deliveries worst affected.
Zimbabwe: University Slashes Tuition Fees for Interns
By Grace NyoniMidlands State University (MSU) has heeded Government's directive to reduce tuition fees for students on work-related learning by 40 percent. In an interview, MSU information and public relations director Mrs Mirirai Mawere said the institution had already implemented the decision, which was made by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development. "As a State university, we are obliged to adhere to Government directives," she said.
Zimbabwe: Will Davido Make It to Zim This Time?
He has failed to turn up for Harare concerts before and disappointed his fans, but this time he has pledged to come and fulfil his show set for Harare International Conference Centre on April 21. Nigerian star Davido says he is sorry for not coming to previous advertised tours and feels that he has to ensure that his Zimbabwean fans see him on stage. In a clip posted on social media, Davido said this time he is coming 'for real'. "I will be coming back to Zimbabwe for real this time.
Zimbabwe/Zambia: Billiat, Musona Ruled Out of Tournament
By Eddie ChikamhiWarriors skipper Knowledge Musona and midfield star Khama Billiat have been ruled out of the four-nation tournament to be hosted by neighbours Zambia next week as injuries have reduced coach Sunday Chidzambwa's options. The duo have missed important games for their teams of late because of injuries. South Africa-based winger Kuda Mahachi and Leicester City forward Admiral Muskwe have also been overlooked as they have been nursing knocks.
Zimbabwe: Premier Tobacco Fails to Pay Workers
By Golden SibandaDebt-stricken and financially troubled Premier Tobacco Auction Floors has not paid workers for nearly two and half years, raising questions about its financial capacity to purchase tobacco this season. The company has been stuttering since 2015 when it emerged it had failed to remit $1 million in statutory obligations, including tobacco levies. Premier Tobacco is Zimbabwe's third largest tobacco Auction Floor.
Zimbabwe: Govt Takes Care of Repatriated Children
By Abigail MawondeGovernment yesterday said it was taking care of eight children recently repatriated from South Africa after they were smuggled into that country by an illegal transporter based in Chitungwiza. The children were repatriated on Tuesday last week. They were received at the Robert Mugabe International Airport by officials from the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare.
Zimbabwe: From Cow Dung to Electricity - Lives Change for Chiredzi Villagers
By Jeffrey GogoFor Enock Mangezi cow dung was just another form of manure and floor polish. But a new biogas digester at the home of this 46-year old resident of Pahlela, a village in Zimbabwe's south eastern Chiredzi district, is starting to put a price on the waste matter. "We had no idea that we could get fuel from cow dung," said Mangezi, pointing to a series of concrete tanks in the ground, which produce the biogas, a clean burning fuel extracted from decaying matter.
Zimbabwe: Econet to Invest $250m in Solar Power Systems
ECONET Wireless Zimbabwe says it has begun the process to invest over $250 million into a solar power systems project amid indications the corporate has placed orders for nearly 20MW. The investment, Econet said, could eventually dwarf its investment in telecoms of almost $2 billion over the last 10 years.
Zimbabwe: Minister to Tackle Border Chaos
Tourism and Hospitality Industry Minister Prisca Mupfumira has vowed to eliminate all challenges faced by local and foreign tourists at the country's points of entry. Treasury recently injected $9,3 million towards upgrading Beitbridge Border Post and improve service delivery, as part of Government's 100-day rapid results programme.
Zimbabwe: Namibian Parly Speaker Gives Govt Thumbs-Up
By Nyemudzai KakoreNamibian Speaker of Parliament Professor Peter Katjavivi yesterday gave a thumbs-up to the new administration of President Mnangagwa, saying transition was executed in a peaceful way.
South Sudan: Govt Orders Shutdown of UN Radio
By Joseph OduhaThe South Sudan Media Authority (SSMA) has ordered the closure of the United Nations-owned Radio Miraya citing failure to comply with broadcasting regulations. The media regulator claimed the station failed to acquire a new operating licence despite having been notified four times between June 2017 and February 2018.
Somalia: Troops Recapture Key Town From Al-Shabaab Militants
Somali Federal Government forces have retaken control of a strategic town in Middle Shabelle region on Saturday from Al Shabaab militants, authorities said. A regional official said the US-trained Bancroft took Gambale, about 45Km east of Jowhar early in the morning without encountering a resistance from the Al-Qaeda-linked militants. Al Shabaab fighters withdrew from the town, allowing Somali troops to take it peacefully.
Burundi: Activist - 'What Has Nkurunziza Done for His People?'
By Fred MuvunyiJustice and respect for human rights is what the exiled activist, Pierre Claver Mbonimpa, wants for Burundi. In May 2018, Burundians will vote in a referendum that could extend President Nkurunziza's term until 2034. In Belgium's capital, Brussels, hardly anyone recognizes 68-year-old Pierre Claver Mbonimpa. In his homeland of Burundi and human rights circles, though, Mbonimpa has a name.
Zimbabwe: President Off to Botswana
President Mnangagwa travels to Botswana today where together with that country's President Seretse Ian Khama and Zambian leader Edgar Lungu they will assess progress made on the construction of the Kazungula Bridge. The bridge will connect eight countries. It is situated where borders of four countries - Zimbabwe, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia - meet. The bridge links Botswana and Zambia across the Zambezi River at the confluence with Chobe River. The link currently is through ferryboats.
Africa: Tillerson: Political Reconciliation in Kenya a 'Very Positive Step'
By Nike ChingUS.. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said on Friday the political reconciliation between Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta and opposition leader Raila Odinga is “a very positive step,” adding the United States supports the country’s political inclusion and democracy. Kenyatta and Odinga met for the first time since last summer’s contentious presidential elections to start what they called a joint push for national unity.
Tanzania: Magufuli Issues Stern Warning Against Demonstrators
By Deogratius KamagiDar es Salaam — President John Magufuli has sent a strong warning to those planning to hold demonstrations across the country. He said the government would not hesitate to take stern action against those who would dare to demonstrate. "Whoever will go against this instruction will face the music," said Dr Magufuli when inaugurating a new CRDB branch at his home town of Chato in Geita region on Friday, March 9.
Zimbabwe: Woman Extradited Over U.S.$200,000 Fraud
A 40-year-old Zimbabwean woman was recently extradited to Botswana from her safe haven in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to face fraud charges involving 2 million pula. The Botswana Police Service reportedly issued a statement that Evelyn Chivinge, who was an employee of CA Sales and Distribution (PVT) Ltd based in Botswana, was extradited from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Botswana on Monday.
Zimbabwe: Cholera Case Confirmed in Harare
By Ropafadzo NdangariroA single case of cholera has been confirmed in Harare, barely a month after five people succumbed to the disease in Chegutu. A 12-year-old girl was treated at a clinic in Waterfalls on Tuesday. In an interview with The Herald yesterday, Health and Child Care permanent secretary Dr Gerald Gwinji said Government has since confirmed that the girl was suffering from cholera. "Our laboratory tests have since confirmed that the girl was suffering from cholera.
Zimbabwe: Mushroom Poisoning Death Toll Hits 15
Two more Filabusi family members have died of mushroom poisoning, bringing to 15 the number of people who have died after consuming the fungi. The Filabusi family consumed the poisonous mushrooms on Saturday, leading to the death of one person on Tuesday and another one on Wednesday. Yesterday's death brought the Filabusi family death toll to four at a time when four others are admitted in hospital. Three are admitted to Mpilo Central Hospital, while one is at Filabusi District Hospital.
Zimbabwe Earmarks ICT Sector to Revive Economy
By Danai MwarumbaHarare — ZIMBABWE is to launch a revolving fund aimed at enhancing the growth of the information and communications technology in the country. The industry is earmarked as a cornerstone for economic revival. Next Wednesday, President Emmerson Mnangagwa is scheduled to launch the fund, which is a welcome development for a sector which despite having vast potential has been thwarted by lack of investments.
South Africa: DA Welcomes SAP Probe Into Guptagate
By Savious KwinikaJohannesburg — SOUTH Africa's official opposition has welcomed the findings by SAP, the global software giant, of possible breaches in compliance practices pertaining to business contracts which involved the beleaguered Gupta family and two state-owned enterprises. Eskom and Transnet are the enterprises involved.
Zimbabwe: Kart Racer Duffy Off to South Africa
By Collin MatizaFourteen-year-old top Zimbabwean kart racer Zac Duffy set off on Wednesday for Vereeniging, South Africa, to start his 2018 South African kart racing campaign. This year, racing his new Motul Kosmic kart, Duffy is aiming to improve on his good season in 2017, during which he consistently ran in the leading pack for each race.
Zimbabwe: Remove Barriers Stalling Women's Progress
editorial Yesterday Zimbabwe joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Women's Day running under the global theme: "Time is Now: rural and urban activists transforming women's lives", multitudes of women converged around various spaces to take stock of their achievements, challenges and possible areas of synergies.
Zimbabwe: Global Platinum Production to Fall 4pc
By Joice ChademanaGlobal refined platinum production is forecast to fall by four percent to 5 850 ounces in 2018 mainly driven by reduced output from the world's biggest producers, Russia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. According to the World Platinum Investment Council fourth quarter report, production from Zimbabwe fell by nine percent to 445 000 ounces, with processing of pipeline material boosting the total for the previous year.
Zimbabwe: Parly Seeks to Priotise Workers in Liquidation
Parliament has received recommendations seeking to prioritise payment of outstanding dues to workers ahead of secured or privileged creditors when distributing proceeds of liquidation of insolvent companies. It was also recommended that judicial management fees on gross turnover be reduced from 6 to 3 percent in order to reduce overall costs of judicial management.
Zimbabwe: Chevrons Big Match Moved
By Mehluli SibandaThe International Cricket Council Cricket World Cup Qualifier Group B clash between Zimbabwe and Scotland on Monday, which had been scheduled for Bulawayo Athletic Club, has been moved to the much bigger Queens Sports Club on the same day. The ICC yesterday announced that venues for matches on that day have been swapped with Hong Kong to take on Nepal at BAC.
Zimbabwe: President to Meet Vice Chancellors, Students
By Nyaradzo BakariPresident Mnangagwa is expected to meet vice chancellors, college principals, bursars, investors, bankers and student leaders today, during an indaba aimed at addressing infrastructure challenges at tertiary institutions as well as problems in accessing student loans. The Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Science and Technology Development, Professor Amon Murwira yesterday said the meeting would be held at the Harare International Conference Centre.
Zimbabwe: Cricket Coach Streak Hurt By Vitori Ban
By Mehluli SibandaZimbabwe coach Heath Streak has expressed his sadness at the suspension handed out to left arm seamer Brian Vitori who has been prohibited from bowling in international cricket with immediate effect. This follows the decision of the Event Panel of the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier 2018 that the left-arm fast bowler uses an illegal bowling action.
Zimbabwe: Mutuma Fails to Make the Grade at CAPS United
By Eddie ChikamhiRodreck Mutuma and Oscar Machapa have failed in their bid to make the grade at CAPS United who have settled for midfielder Peter "Rio" Moyo in their squad for the 2018 season. CAPS United have been busy this week as they also captured the signatures of former Dynamos midfielder Denver Mukamba on loan and returnees Dennis Dauda and Simba Nhivi.
Zimbabwe: Zim Students in Cyprus - Journey of Broken Promises
column By Roselyne SachitiAn advert in a daily Zimbabwean newspaper is quite imposing. It is colourful, has catchy information which easily entices any student eager to take up university studies in Northern Cyprus. The advert is like a food platter and attractive in every aspect. It states that fees are affordable, and puts up a salivating menu, which students and parents fall for hook, line and sinker.
Zimbabwe: Brutal Programme for CAPS United Footballer Mukamba
By Robson SharukoDenver Mukamba has been put on a special and tough training programme by CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe for him to try and catch up with his teammates who have been in pre-season for a number of weeks now, and yesterday he ran so much he ended up drinking more than five litres of water.
South Africa: MEC Debbie Schafer On Donations of Over 400 Books From Dr Ruben Richards
press release Yesterday, at Heathfield High School, I had the privilege of accepting a donation of over 400 books from author Dr Ruben Richards (PhD, UCT), a former student of Heathfield High School - matric class of 1977. The book is entitled "BASTAARDS or HUMANS - the unspoken heritage of coloured people (Vol 1)". Dr Richards, through his Foundation, has been kind enough to donate one copy of his book to every single public high school in the Western Cape.
Kenyatta, Odinga Close Ranks With Vow to Work Toward Unified Kenya
By Laban WanambisiNairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition Leader Raila Odinga on Friday met and emerged from a closed door meeting with a commitment to work toward a unified Kenya. The two leaders met at the Office of the President at Harambee House and thereafter jointly addressed a press conference.
Zimbabwe: Of Bullet Trains and Chamisa's 35-Minute Ride to Bulawayo
analysis By Retlaw Matatu MatorwaFrenzy over the election promises made by the president of the Movement for Democratic Change Alliance, Nelson Chamisa, in Chinhoyi last week has gripped the media. Chamisa promised Zimbabweans a bullet train should they vote for his party in the coming elections. Addressing party supporters, Chamisa said the bullet train would travel from Harare to Bulawayo, a distance of 446 km, in 35 minutes.
South Africa: Masiphumelele Riders Join the Cape Town Cycle Tour
By Thembela NtonganaSixteen young cyclists from Masiphumelele will be taking part in this weekend's Cape Town Cycle Tour. They are all enrolled at Songezo Jim's cycling academy, which Jim has been running for two years in Masiphumelele. Jim started cycling in 2005 when he was still at high school. At the time, cycling wasn't taken seriously in the townships.
Zimbabwe: Tribunal Team Demands U.S.$30,000 Each
By Innocent RuwendeThe tribunal tasked to investigate the alleged defiance by Harare City Council executives to cut salaries as per Government directive demanded to be paid $30 000 each, after taking five months to complete a month's job, it has emerged.
Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa to Launch Zim ICT Drive
President Mnangagwa will on Wednesday next week launch the Zimbabwe Information Communication Technology Drive, a revolving fund to support the works and development of young ICT innovators. The fund will be launched in Harare during an event to be graced by a cross section of stakeholders from the ICT industry, including ICT, Postal and Courier Services Minister Supa Mandiwanzira.
Zimbabwe: Forthcoming Election Is a No Contest
opinion By Tinomudaishe ChinyokaOur politics is entering uncharted territory. In one day, a Presidential candidate wishes his putative opponent good luck in the coming elections and hopes that the campaign will be peaceful, and another unleashes his supporters on his political opponents resulting in several smashed heads and a number of people needing stitches.
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