Mukudzei Chingwere, Herald Reporter Vice President and ruling Zanu PF party Second Secretary Dr Constantino Chiwenga has cast his vote at Heritage Primary School in Borrowdale, Harare East Constituency. VP Chiwenga was accompanied by his wife, Colonel Miniyothabo Chiwenga and some members of his family. Speaking to journalists after casting his vote, VP Chiwenga said […] …
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Cottco farmers receive US$14,6m for deliveries
Cottco, the country’s biggest contractor, which administers the Government’s Free Cotton Inputs Scheme, financed over 300 000 households this year. (File Picture) Business Reporter ZIMBABWE’S largest cotton financier, Cottco has paid about US$14,6 million for just over 65 000 tonnes delivered by the farmers this year, the company said in a recent update. The […] …
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RBZ collateral registry improves access to credit
The central bank launched the online collateral registry last year to improve access to credit by the greater part of the population. (File Picture) Business Reporter The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) collateral registry had recorded 377 active registered security interests pledged against $620,02 billion in loans as of July 24, 2023, marking a […] …
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Budget deficit to stay below 3pc of GDP
Minister Ncube Business Reporter The Government will maintain the national budget deficit within the 3 percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) threshold to manage inflationary pressures and entrench stability in the economy, Finance and Economic Development Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube said in the 2024 Budget Strategy Paper released last week. The Government’s financing […] …
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‘A huge heart’: the insatiable activism of Zimbabwean exile Patson Muzuwa
The long read: After agitating against Robert Mugabe in Harare in the late 90s, Patson Muzuwa fled to the UK. He continued the fight from afar, and became a tireless torchbearer for those he had to leave behind Source: ‘A huge heart’: the insatiable activism of Zimbabwean exile Patson Muzuwa | Zimbabwe | The Guardian […] …
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Police warn troublemakers
In a statement on the eve of the elections, Commissioner-General, Godwin Matanga warned political parties and civic organisations against inciting the public. Police warned on Tuesday they will deal harshly with unruly behaviour during and after the election process. The country goes to the polls today to elect a new President, and parliamentary and […] …
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Woman refuses to be assisted, mixes ballots
By Nqobile Tshili Voting has started at Buvuma Primary School A polling station in Matabeleland South. Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution in Matabeleland South Cde Abednico Ncube cast his vote at around 8:15 am. However, an elderly female voter, Idah Mahlong wept after casting her ballot in the wrong box. She had […] …
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First Family Cast their Votes
Zvamaida Murwira in Kwekwe President Mnangagwa and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa have this morning cast their votes at Sherwood primary school polling Station in Chirumhanzu-Zibagwe constituency where he expressed optimism that he will win the election. Briefing journalists soon after casting his vote, President Mnangagwa who is the Zanu PF presidential candidate said by casting […] …
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Voting commences in Matabeleland North province
Vusumuzi Dube, Online News Editor Voting in Matabeleland North province started this morning without any glitches, with all polling stations opening at 7am. In an interview, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission Matabeleland North Provincial elections officer, Mr Richard Sibanda, said the process was smooth sailing thus far. “Our province consists of seven districts, and all have confirmed […] …
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Kazembe, Matanga issue chilling threats against opposition anti-rigging strategy
‘Unruly elements bent on causing chaos, alarm and despondency in the country are accordingly warned’ …
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