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US ambassador to Zimbabwe condemns Trump second assassination attempt
United States Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Pamela Tremont, has strongly condemned the second assassination attempt on Republican Party presidential candidate, Donald Trump, emphasizing that political viole...Published: 19 Sep 2024 at 07:28hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean migrants flee Dudula raids in Soweto
A STREET trader ran into her house and locked herself inside and watched in trauma while a group of people wearing Operation Dudula T-shirts ransacked her vegetable stall.For about 30 minutes,...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 11:44hrs | 462 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe braces for another cyclone
GOVERNMENT yesterday said it has escalated its preparedness as Cyclone Alvaro swilled off the Mozambique coast.The Tropical storm formed off the Mozambican coast near Beira and headed towards ...Published: 03 Jan 2024 at 05:24hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Harare flood victims moved to Dzivarasekwa flats
Families flooded out of their homes in Budiriro are set to be accommodated at the newly constructed flats in Dzivarasekwa Extension after their homes and household property were damaged by heavy rains...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 22:51hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Flash floods damage 1 600 houses
MORE than 1 600 houses have been damaged in flash flooding incidents since commencement of the rainy season in October, resulting in the loss of properties valued at thousands of dollars.To da...Published: 31 Dec 2023 at 08:49hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Harare families evacuated from flooded areas
More than 100 families have been relocated to temporary shelters due to flash floods displacing residents in the Budiriro and Kuwadzana suburbs of Harare.Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has urged th...Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 08:31hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
59 households in Harare affected by flash floods
Fifty-nine households in Harare's Budiriro 5B Extension and the paddocks area of Kuwadzana have been affected by flash flooding along the Marimba River caused by the ongoing rains, with the river drai...Published: 29 Dec 2023 at 06:59hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Niger: Calls for mass recruitment of volunteers to counter Nigerian military invasion
Nigeriens are preparing for a possible invasion by countries in the region, three weeks after mutinous soldiers ousted the nation's democratically elected president.Residents in the capital, N...Published: 17 Aug 2023 at 06:59hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe says Sudan rebel attack on ambassador's home 'sheer criminality'
Zimbabwe's foreign affairs ministry has described as sheer criminality, the attack on the country's ambassador to Sudan, Emmanuel Runganga Gumbo's home by rebels in the war-torn African country's capi...Published: 20 Jun 2023 at 18:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
CCC candidate vetting continues
THE opposition Citizens' Coalition for Change which had promised to roll out names of nominees on 11 April says it is still vetting the nominated candidates and is urging people who are querying the s...Published: 29 Apr 2023 at 19:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Over 100 Zimbabweans evacuated from Sudan
Over a hundred Zimbabweans are being evacuated from Sudan, according to the government.The nationals, which also include 31 embassy employees, their families, and 70 other people, have been tr...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 20:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe schools to remain closed until Tuesday
SCHOOLS in provinces that are likely to be affected by Cyclone Freddy might be forced to remain closed until Tuesday as the affected areas are expected to receive heavy rains of over 65mm from today u...Published: 25 Feb 2023 at 07:02hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Pastor dies attempting 40-day Jesus fast
A pastor in Mozambique has died after trying to fast for 40 days, emulating what Christ is said to have done in the Bible.Francisco Barajah, founder of the Santa Trindade Evangelical Church, d...Published: 16 Feb 2023 at 18:57hrs | 13 | by Staff Reporter
Hwange Thermal Power Station Unit 7, 99% complete
THE expansion of the Hwange Thermal Power Station's Unit 7 is 99 percent complete and is set to add 300MW into the national grid upon completion, Minister of Energy and Power Development Zhemu Soda ha...Published: 13 Feb 2023 at 21:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fearless editor who first exposed the Gukurahundi killings
While there were a few local Zimbabwean journalists writing for periodicals and foreign correspondents like Peter Godwin for the Sunday Times (UK) and some filing for...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 20:11hrs | 13 | by Stephen Bates
Chamisa left the fact-finding Mission deeply unimpressed
One Morris too manyWhat it's a name?The name of the old Triple C activist "beaten" in Murehwa is Morris Seremani. Morris as also the name of one turncoat freedom fighter who betrayed t...Published: 21 Jan 2023 at 08:22hrs | 2 | by Jamwanda
4 Zimbabweans die in Joburg tanker explosion
Four Zimbabweans have been confirmed to be among the 18 people killed when a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded in Boksburg, in South Africa's Gauteng province on Saturday morning....Published: 28 Dec 2022 at 20:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fatal accident at How Mine
AN employee has died after an accident during underground mining operations at Bulawayo Mining Company (BMC)'s How Mine.The company said air loader operator, William James, sustained fatal inj...Published: 20 Sep 2022 at 18:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Elvis Nyathi's suspected killers back in court
The seven men accused of killing Zimbabwean national, Elvis Nyathi, will return to the Randburg Magistrate's Court on Thursday.The group faces charges of murder, attempted murder, kidnapping, ...Published: 07 Jul 2022 at 08:21hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa warns merchants of violence
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday sternly warned opposition parties with violent tendencies that the full wrath of the law will be applied on them without fear or favour as the Government does not brook a...Published: 21 Jun 2022 at 06:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ready to support xenophobia victims
GOVERNMENT is ready to support Zimbabweans who face xenophobic attacks and any form of crisis in foreign countries and they remain welcome to return home. Information, Publicity and Broadcasti...Published: 28 Apr 2022 at 08:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bail application for Elvis Nyathi 'murderers' postponed to tomorrow
The bail application of the seven people accused of the murder of Elvis Nyathi, has been postponed to tomorrow at the Randburg Magistrate's Court in Johannesburg. Nyathi, a Zimbabwean national, was be...Published: 25 Apr 2022 at 17:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Black students in Ukraine subjected to racism
I was awakened by a loud sound. I looked out through the window from my 18th floor room and saw thick black smoke coming up I could not see where was it coming from. I then heard people screaming and ...Published: 05 Mar 2022 at 08:12hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe abstains from anti Russia vote
Zimbabwe was among the 35 countries that yesterday abstained from voting against Russia when the United Nations General Assembly put the Ukraine crisis for a vote.The vote was 141 to 5, with 3...Published: 03 Mar 2022 at 05:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe evacuates 118 students from Ukraine
Zimbabwe has evacuated 118 students from Ukraine to safer places following an ongoing military operation in that country and will provide them with air tickets for their return home, Information, Publ...Published: 02 Mar 2022 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe evacuating its citizens from Ukraine
Zimbabwe is evacuating its citizens who have managed to leave Ukraine to neighbouring countries, mainly Poland following an ongoing military operation in that country by Russian forces.Governm...Published: 01 Mar 2022 at 05:31hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's 4 aides perish in car crash
FOUR members of staff in the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) died in a road traffic accident yesterday morning when their truck overturned at a black spot near Regina Coeli Mission in Nyanga...Published: 25 Feb 2022 at 07:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
200 Zimbabwean students stranded in Ukraine
At least 200 Zimbabwean students are stranded in Ukraine after flights were grounded as Russia began a military offensive this week.The students have sent a plea to the Zimbabwe government to ...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 17:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cyclone Ana sweeps 10 away in Muzarabani
Ten boys have been allegedly swept away by tropical storm Ana in Mukumbura whilst fishing at a local dam last night, Bulawayo24.com has ...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 23:35hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
ZIMRA offices catch fire
There was pandemonium at a building housing the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) offices in the Harare central business district after some of the offices caught fire.When The Herald arrived...Published: 27 Jan 2022 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Met Dept warns of heavy rains
The Government has activated emergency response mechanisms countrywide after the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) issued an alert for heavy rains and strong winds in parts of Manicaland, Masho...Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
Floods wreak havoc as downpours persist
The persistent rains falling countrywide have seen the usual seasonal flooding in some areas and blocked drains in urban areas.The rainy season started late, but since New Year rain has been f...Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Smelly Dube rehabilitates roads
A GWERU land developer, River Valley Properties, is complementing council efforts in the rehabilitation of roads and drainage in a bid to minimise the effects of flash floods that usually hit the city...Published: 10 Sep 2021 at 07:22hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans caught up in Afghanistan turmoil
ZIMBABWEANS in Afghanistan are anxious over their safety, while others, including Clever Sithole, an engineer heading a gemstones centre, have fled, fearing for their lives after the Taliban took over...Published: 21 Aug 2021 at 13:10hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
US troops takes control of Kabul's international airport
US troops are taking control of Kabul's international airport, as desperate residents try to flee the city following the Taliban's return to Kabul.The US military has secured the site and is t...Published: 16 Aug 2021 at 08:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe will not intervene in SA political fights, says Zanu-PF
THE ruling Zanu-PF party yesterday said Zimbabwe will not intervene in South Africa's violent protests which were triggered by the jailing of the country's former President Jacob Zuma.South Af...Published: 14 Jul 2021 at 09:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
100 MSU students test positive for COVID-19
AT least 100 students at the Midlands State University (MSU)'s Zvishavane campus have reportedly tested positive to COVID-19, a situation that has caused panic at the higher learning institution....Published: 30 Jun 2021 at 17:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tick-borne disease ravages livestock
SCORES of families in Masvingo province are losing their livestock daily due to an outbreak of a tick-borne disease suspected to be January disease or theileriosis.Villagers who spoke to Stand...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF youth leader on terror campaign
Zanu-PF youth league secretary for indigenisation Mike Chimombe is under fire for allegedly fanning factionalism and sponsoring violent gangs that are reportedly decampaigning President Emmerson Mnang...Published: 26 May 2021 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Businessman shoots, kills lover and her boyfriend
A Gweru businessman Peter Dube (35) allegedly shot and killed his lovers' suspected boyfriend along with his girlfriend leaving his second wife Nyasha Nha...Published: 23 Apr 2021 at 13:51hrs | | by Shelton Muchena and Tarisai Mudahondo
Another Zimbabwean survivor tells of horrific scenes in Cabo Delgado
A brief background of PalmaPalma is a coastal town located far north of Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique. It is very close to the Tanzanian boarder, 20 kilometres away.Since the dis...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 18:30hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Mamombe, Chimbiri evacuated from Chikurubi prison cell after snake intrusion
A snake intrusion forced the evacuation of MDC Alliance activists Joana Mamombe and Cecelia Chimbiri from a Chikurubi Maximum Prison cell, it has emerged.The mystery serpent was spotted dangli...Published: 15 Mar 2021 at 20:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ndiweni seeks international protection for Ntabazinduna Mountain
DEPOSED Ntabazinduna Chief Nhlanhlayamangwe Felix Ndiweni says efforts are being made to declare the sacred Ntabazinduna mountain a World Heritage Site.The mountain is at the centre of a wrang...Published: 11 Mar 2021 at 20:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
One dies in Zimplats mine accident
An employee of one of Zimplats' contractors died yesterday from injuries he sustained when a high wall collapsed at the entrance of Ngwarati Mine in Mhondoro-Ngezi. Zimplats head of corp...Published: 15 Feb 2021 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Situation calm after cyclone'
THE Department of Civil Protection (DCP) yesterday said the situation was calm in Manicaland province after Cyclone eloise hit the country on Friday night, despite heavy rains accompanied by strong wi...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 22:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gweru revises water rationing
THE City of Gweru has said it will revisit its tight water-rationing regime following the delivery of three high lift pumps from South Africa which are expected to increase water supplies.In a...Published: 23 Jan 2021 at 06:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Flood fears at Tugwi-Mukosi
Heavy rains that have been pounding Masvingo and the rest of the country have sparked fears of flooding downstream of Tugwi-Mukosi Dam which is billed to spill for the first time ever in the current r...Published: 18 Jan 2021 at 17:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gweru moves to evacuate flash floods victims
THE Gweru district development co-ordinator's office has started moves to identify people affected by recent flash floods that hit parts of the city following incessant rains that continue to pound th...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Villagers reject Chalane rescue
THE majority of villagers in Chimanimani district in Manicaland province have resisted evacuation to safer places, as tropical storm Chalane started battering the area yesterday, marked by heavy rains...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 11:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Weakened Chalane lashes Zimbabwe
Tropical Depression Chalane moved into Zimbabwe early yesterday and is now moving across the country towards Botswana, losing strength as it downgrades from a tropical storm to a tropical depression. ...Published: 31 Dec 2020 at 10:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
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