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President arrives in Angola for SADC Summit

Africa Moyo in LUANDA, Angola President Mnangagwa has arrived in Luanda, Angola, for the SADC Extraordinary Summit, where the dire security situation in Eastern DRC comes under the spotlight. The President touched down at the 4 February International Airport in Luanda at about 10am, which is 11am Zimbabwe time. He was welcomed by Angolan Minister […] …


‘President’s Vision 2030 unstoppable’

George Maponga in MASVINGO PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has made tremendous progress in engendering socio-economic development and setting the tone for the nation to quickly achieve Vision 2030 goals through various game changing projects with a direct bearing on people’s lives, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. VP Mohadi, who is also the Zanu PF Second Secretary, […] …


Second Republic hailed for first Government school in Caledonia

Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau The Second Republic has been commended for its plans to build the first Government secondary school in Caledonia, Goromonzi district, a move that will bring relief to learners who are currently travelling to Harare in search of affordable learning institutions. Currently, only private players own schools in Caledonia with fees […] …


Firm hailed for supporting mega projects

Zvamaida Murwira Senior Reporter President Mnangagwa has praised Khayah Cement for producing and supplying cement towards the massive construction programmes covering roads, dams, energy and housing across the country. He was speaking while commissioning a vertical mill plant at Khayah Cement (formerly Lafarge) in Harare yesterday. The new mill plant is under Phase 2 of […] …


First Lady calls for hard work, respect among partners

Tendai Rupapa and Walter Nyamukondiwa in BANKET AT least 1 500 residents of Mashonaland West Province walked tall in Banket yesterday where they graduated with life-changing short courses, courtesy of First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s skills development programme to empower newly married couples to curb marriage breakdowns spawned by laziness and immorality. The courses include […] …


New development thrust locally funded

Zvamaida Murwira in MUDZI PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday commissioned Rwenya Bridge in Mudzi district that will reconnect the area with Manicaland province on the northern side as the Second Republic steps up infrastructure development projects using local resources and companies consistent with its “Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo” mantra. The bridge was swept away in 2013 by […] …


Primaries get all clear

Joseph Madzimure-Senior Reporter THE Zanu PF Politburo has approved at least 99,9 percent of CVs of aspiring primary elections candidates with the ruling party saying only those involved in violence and criminal cases were disqualified. Addressing the media at a post-extraordinary Politburo session in Harare yesterday, Zanu PF Secretary for Information and Publicity Cde Christopher […] …


Bona Mugabe files for divorce

Court Reporter The late President Robert Mugabe’s daughter Bona Mugabe’s marriage is now on the brink of collapse after she filed for divorce. She claims her marriage to Simba Chikowore has broken down with no prospects for restoration. Ms Mugabe has approached the High Court seeking a decree of divorce against her husband, citing promiscuity. […] …


Border security tightened to snuff out drugs

Mashudu Netsianda in LUPANE Security is being tightened at the country’s ports of entry to plug the movement and proliferation of harmful drugs and substances in Zimbabwe, President Mnangagwa said yesterday. Addressing thousands of youths drawn from the country’s 10 provinces during the National Youth Day celebrations at Lupane State University (LSU) in Matabeleland North […] …


Acting President mourns Dr Paweni

Herald Reporter Acting President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has described the late Vice Chairperson of the Natural Therapist Council (NTCZ) Dr Nyarai Paweni as a patriotic medical professional who assisted many of her patients to wellness and good health. Dr Paweni — a naturopathic doctor — died on January 11 in Harare after a short illness. […] …