Walter Nyamukondiwa in HURUNGWE A fully furnished two classroom block, built through the Zambezi Valley Development Fund, has been commissioned by the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) at Chisipiti Primary School. Also commissioned was Chiroti Clinic that was constructed through the same fund. Completion of the classroom block has helped to decongest Grade 6 and 7 classes ..read more

Remember Deketeke-Herald Correspondent  THE Harare City Council, which is owed almost a billion ZiG by ratepayers, will soon embark on an exercise to name and shame its debtors as part of efforts to compel them to settle their arrears. Council spokesperson Mr Stanley Gama revealed the planned extraordinary action in a statement yesterday. Mr Gama ..read more

THE Portfolio Committee on Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs and the Thematic Committee on Human Rights will from Monday to Friday next week, conduct joint public hearings on three draft Bills that are before Parliament. They are the Death Penalty Abolition, Criminal Law Amendment, and the Administration of Estates Amendment Bills. The hearings are aimed ..read more

Mutsawashe Mashandure-Herald Correspondent Zimbabwe has taken notable steps in supporting children’s rights and women affected by obstetric fistulas, and prioritising gender equality, a report by Amnesty International says. This follows recent legislative advancements in the Children’s Amendment Act, which was gazetted on July 19, 2003, and also campaigns to raise awareness on obstetric fistulas. Speaking ..read more

Enacy Mapakame Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed hospitality group, Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) projects a stellar earnings performance for the year to September 2024 and going forward, as it leverages regional and international markets. The tourism and travel industry across Africa has been experiencing significant growth in recent years, driven by several factors among them improved ..read more

Yeukai Karengezeka-Court Correspondent  Commerce Veritas chief executive Martin Tswarai Mutenda, who allegedly defrauded the son of the late minister and national hero, Joel Biggie Matiza, of US$2 million emanating from the estate, appeared in court yesterday. Mutenda (55), whose company is involved in civil engineering, was remanded in custody on fraud charges, pending his bail ..read more

Michael Tome Business Reporter LONDON-listed metals exploration company Kavango Resources PLC says it is making strides at its Hillside gold project in Matabeleland South Province, after two shallow discoveries, which have enhanced the potential for an open-pit mine. Kavango is in the market to raise about £3,08 million (US$3,86 million) from 257,11 million new ordinary ..read more

Mukudzei Chingwere in TEHRAN, Iran Renowned Iranian medical expert and dermatologist, Professor Seyed Nasser Emadi, has expressed interest in setting up a specialised dermatology clinic in Bulawayo. He is set to travel to Zimbabwe in the next two months to finalise and set up modalities for the clinic. Prof Emadi’s interest comes on the back ..read more

Fidelis Munyoro-Chief Court Reporter The public interviews for those wishing to become judges, filling 10 vacant positions at the High Court bench and one position for the Administrative Court, start on May 13 in Harare. The long awaited interviews will run for three days from May 13 to 15, according to the Judicial Service Commission ..read more

Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu-Bulawayo Bureau THE Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is training biogas digester builders to provide sustainable energy access to areas not connected to the national grid. Biogas digesters produce low-pressure methane gas energy from decomposing cow dung and biodegradable waste materials, which can be used for domestic purposes such as cooking. The raw gas is ..read more