Day: February 9, 2024
‘Geingob one of few African giants’
THE late Namibian leader, President Hage Geingob, was one of the few remaining crop of Pan-African leaders who fought hard against colonialism and bequeathed to the younger generation a legacy of hard work, patriotism, dedication to duty, among other virtues, President Mnangagwa has said. He said President Geingob worked tirelessly to consolidate the relationship between […]
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Zim, Botswana in high level BNC session
ZIMBABWE and Botswana are set for an historic engagement when the two countries convene the High-Level Fourth Session of the Botswana-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) here today. President Mnangagwa arrived for the crucial summit yesterday and was received at the Maun International Airport by his Botswana counterpart President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Also there to receive the President […]
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21 State entities get procurement exemption
Herald Reporter TWENTY one public entities, mostly enterprises where the State is just an investor rather than a manager, including the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and its subsidiaries, have been exempted from the requirements of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act. The Act allows the President, after consulting the Procurement Regulatory Authority […]
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4 deputy ministers sworn in
Blessings Chidakwa-Herald Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday swore in four more deputy ministers during a ceremony held at State House in Harare and they vowed to put their shoulders to the wheel and help the country achieve Vision 2030, to become an upper-middle-class economy. The newly sworn-in deputy ministers are Omphile Marupi (Information, Publicity and Broadcasting […]
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Gukurahundi hearings: Media urged not to incite conflict, violence
THE media must be careful not to incite conflict in their reporting on the Gukurahundi issue, with public hearings expected to start soon, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Permanent Secretary, Mr Nick Mangwana, said yesterday. The public hearings, which will be led by chiefs in their communities, aim to address the legacy of Gukurahundi, a […]
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‘NSS will be ready for 2026 WC qualifiers’
SPORTS Minister Kirsty Coventry has assured the nation that the National Sports Stadium will be available for the resumption of Warriors’ matches in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Ministry of Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture has entered into agreements with private companies to fund renovations at the stadium. Coventry yesterday said the arrangement will […]
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Zim, Botswana tackle rustling
Addressing the official opening of the Ministers meeting at the Fourth Session of the Botswana-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC) here yesterday, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister Ambassador Frederick Shava said recent efforts by the Government have yielded positive results, leading to a decrease in livestock theft along the border. ZIMBABWE remains committed to addressing the […]
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Govt orders illegal settlers off State land
Precious Manomano-Herald Reporter FOLLOWING the recent up-tick in illegal settlements on agricultural land and pastures across rural and urban areas, Government has ordered the concerned culprits to promptly vacate the areas or face the wrath of the law. According to the Land Commission Act, it is a criminal offence in terms of the Gazetted Lands […]
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Pfumvudza/Intwasa records huge growth in participation
A new survey has revealed significant growth in participation in the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme, a climate-proofing farming practice aimed at enhancing yields in the wake of climate change. The 10th round of the Rapid Poverty Income Consumption and Expenditure Survey (PICES), conducted by the Zimbabwe Statistics Agency (ZimStat) in August 2023, revealed a significant increase in […]
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