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Rights commission applauds abolition of death penalty

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has welcomed and celebrated the historic signing into law of the Death Penalty Abolition Act, 2024. In a statement, the…

National dam levels average 59pc

Nyasha Motsi Herald Correspondent Zimbabwe’s major dams now hold 59,1 percent of their capacity after the rains in November and current downpours across the country. According to the Zimbabwe National…

New minerals tax to boost revenue

Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter FOLLOWING the signing into law of the Finance Act by President Mnangagwa last week, a two percent levy on gross value of lithium, black granite, quarry…

Govt steps up efforts to regularise informal settlements

Joseph Madzimure Senior Reporter THE Government has stepped up efforts to regularise informal settlements across the country, Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe has said.  It has also…

Govt moves to clear housing waiting list

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter GOVERNMENT is moving to clear over two million people that are on the housing waiting list through the employment of new technologies as directed by President…

President extends Gen Sibanda’s term of office

Columbus Mabika Herald Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has extended the term of office for the Commander of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), General Philip Valerio Sibanda, by one year to November…

Traders happy with brisk festive season business

Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent THE festive season saw many retailers in Harare reporting sales that surpassed expectations compared to 2023. Consumers took advantage of stable prices to purchase and stock…

Industrial reconstruction plan to stimulate economy

Mutsawashe Mashandure Herald Correspondent The Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP) has been launched to stimulate the domestic economy by promoting local procurement and enhancing mineral beneficiation. Deputy Minister…

Employee killed in crane collapse at construction site

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter An employee working at Trabablas Interchange at Mbudzi in Harare died yesterday due to a mechanical failure at the construction site. In a statement released by…

TIMB extends deadline for tobacco seedbeds

Oliver Kazunga Senior Business Reporter THE Government has extended the deadline for destroying tobacco seedbeds from the 2024/25 summer cropping season to January 15. In a statement, the Tobacco Industry…

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