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<title>Kwedu News &#45; Latest Posts</title>
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<title>BREAKING NEWS: First Lady Attends Sentencing of Guruve Serial Offender Jailed 89 Years</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/breaking-news-first-lady-attends-sentencing-of-guruve-serial-offender-jailed-89-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Guruve serial offender Anymore Zvitsva (35) has been sentenced to 89 years in prison by the Harare Regional Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to rape, attempted murder and robbery. The case, attended by Zimbabwe’s First Lady, highlighted the nation’s stance against gender-based violence and violent crime. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:20:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Melbourne Law Firm Launches 24/7 Emergency SMS Support Amid Record Crime in Victoria</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/melbourne-law-firm-launches-247-emergency-sms-support-amid-record-crime-in-victoria</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gallant Law has introduced a round-the-clock emergency text-messaging service to provide immediate legal counsel to individuals facing police interrogations, addressing a decade-high surge in Victorian crime and low rates of suspects exercising their right to silence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:19:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gallant Law, Lauren Cassimatis, Victoria crime rate, police interview, right to silence, criminal defense lawyer Melbourne, emergency legal aid, false confessions, wrongful convictions, legal representation</media:keywords>
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<title>Two Arrested for Gokwe Armed Robberies and Theft</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/two-arrested-for-gokwe-armed-robberies-and-theft</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Republic Police in Midlands Province have apprehended two suspects linked to a series of violent robberies and housebreakings targeting teachers and residents in Gokwe, two accomplices remain at large. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:04:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, Gokwe robbery, Midlands Province, Handson Mapurisa, Bruce Dzungu, ZRP arrest, school teachers attacked, Mapfungautsi theft, fugitive suspects, community policing</media:keywords>
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<title>Neglected Gardens Cost Melbourne Property Sellers Up to A$150,000 at Auction</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/neglected-gardens-cost-melbourne-property-sellers-up-to-150000-at-auction</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/neglected-gardens-cost-melbourne-property-sellers-up-to-150000-at-auction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Melbourne landscaping firm Must Have Maintenance warns that unmaintained gardens can slash property values by up to 15 percent, while strategic pre-sale outdoor improvements can boost final auction prices by up to 20 percent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 09:49:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Melbourne property market, real estate auction, garden maintenance, property value, home landscaping, pre-sale makeover, curb appeal, Melbourne eastern suburbs, house prices, lawn care</media:keywords>
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<title>Barber Sentenced to 75 Years for Sexually Abusing 5 Minors</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/31-year-old-barber-sentenced-to-75-years-for-serial-child-sexual-abuse</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Rangarirai Mutangi (31) has been sentenced to 75 years imprisonment after abusing five minors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 04:41:28 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kwekwe rape conviction, Rangarirai Mutangi, sentencing, Zimbabwe, child sexual abuse, case, Magistrate, Rumbidzai Mugwagwa, judgment, National AIDS Council, volunteer, crimes, Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services, custody, Sexual offences, against minor, Zimbabwe  Community vigilance, child protection</media:keywords>
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<title>11 Australians Detained on Gaza Flotilla, Government Pressured to Act</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/11-australians-detained-on-gaza-flotilla-government-pressured-to-act</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Legal experts, families and Greens politicians are pressuring the Australian government to intervene following the interception and detention of eleven Australian nationals by Israeli forces in international waters aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:55:40 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, Israel, Global Sumud Flotilla, Gaza aid convoy, Anthony Albanese, Mehreen Faruqi, David Shoebridge, international waters, consular assistance, maritime interception</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe to Declare State of Disaster Over Illegal Alluvial River Mining</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-to-declare-state-of-disaster-over-illegal-alluvial-river-mining</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwean government plans to declare a State of Disaster on major rivers threatened by illegal alluvial mining and deforestation, establishing specialised reclamation teams and introducing stricter penalties to safeguard national water security. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:24:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, illegal mining, alluvial mining, State of Disaster, Anxious Masuka, river siltation, Mazowe Dam, environmental degradation, water security, winter wheat crop</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Begins Talks to Join BRICS Bank</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-begins-talks-to-join-brics-bank</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe has initiated formal negotiations to join the BRICS New Development Bank, a crucial step toward securing alternative infrastructure funding as Western sanctions continue to block access to traditional Western multilateral lenders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 21:05:13 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, BRICS bank, New Development Bank, Mthuli Ncube, Dilma Rousseff, emerging economies, global South, development finance, infrastructure funding, economic sanctions</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe to Deploy Drones and Use Satellite Imagery in Nationwide Land Audit Crackdown</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-to-deploy-drones-and-use-satellite-imagery-in-nationwide-land-audit-crackdown</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-to-deploy-drones-and-use-satellite-imagery-in-nationwide-land-audit-crackdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Government of Zimbabwe is launching a high-tech nationwide land audit utilising drones and satellite imagery under the newly created Ministry of Lands and Rural Development. The comprehensive initiative aims to enforce a strict use-it-or-lose-it policy to repossess underutilized farms, eliminate multiple farm ownership and dismantle syndicates involved in illegal land sales by traditional leaders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:40:33 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe land audit, Minister Vangelis Haritatos, drone farm audit, satellite land mapping, use it or lose it policy, illegal sabhuku deals, land repossession Zimbabwe, Tafadzwa Muguti land reform</media:keywords>
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<title>Tinybeans CEO Tracy Cho Backs Global Laws Limiting Child Digital Commercialisation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/tinybeans-ceo-tracy-cho-backs-global-laws-limiting-child-digital-commercialisation</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/tinybeans-ceo-tracy-cho-backs-global-laws-limiting-child-digital-commercialisation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tinybeans Interim CEO Tracy Cho highlights the rising global legislative movement protecting children in the digital economy, pointing to Tennessee&#039;s Senate Bill 1469 and Australia&#039;s under-16 platform restrictions as critical turning points that demand corporate responsibility beyond mere regulatory compliance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 12:19:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>child digital privacy, Tennessee Senate Bill 1469, Tracy Cho, Tinybeans, family tech privacy, child influencer legislation, digital economy regulations, social media age limits</media:keywords>
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<title>Deeply Rooted: How Hippo Valley Helped Build a Community, an Economy and a Legacy</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/deeply-rooted-how-hippo-valley-helped-build-a-community-an-economy-and-a-legacy</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/deeply-rooted-how-hippo-valley-helped-build-a-community-an-economy-and-a-legacy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hippo Valley Estates, marking 70 years under the theme “Tadzika Midzi | Deeply Rooted”, stands as more than Zimbabwe’s leading sugar producer. Established in 1956, the company transformed the arid Lowveld into a thriving socio‑economic hub, building schools, hospitals, roads, and irrigation systems that sustain generations. With over 5,000 employees and 1,200 outgrower farmers, Hippo Valley’s legacy is deeply woven into community life — from healthcare and education to renewable energy and cultural promotion. Despite challenges from climate change, global costs, and shifting sugar demand, the company remains resilient, reaffirming its role as a cornerstone of Zimbabwe’s future. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:37:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hippo Valley Estates 70th Anniversary  Zimbabwe sugar industry  Chiredzi Lowveld development  Tadzika Midzi | Deeply Rooted  Corporate social responsibility Zimbabwe  Irrigation and renewable energy Zimbabwe  Outgrower farmers sugarcane  Community healthcare and education Zimbabwe  Bagasse electricity generation Zimbabwe  Agribusiness resilience Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Mnangagwa Breaks Silence on Belarus Trip: A King  Does Not Announce His Movements</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-breaks-silence-on-belarus-trip-a-king-does-not-announce-his-movements</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-breaks-silence-on-belarus-trip-a-king-does-not-announce-his-movements</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mnangagwa dismisses speculation over his Belarus trip, comparing his leadership style to a traditional chief who moves without public announcements, amid social media debate on his sudden absence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:08:03 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mnangagwa Belarus trip  Zimbabwe presidential movements  Emmerson Mnangagwa leadership style  ZBC interview Reuben Barwe  Social media speculation Zimbabwe  Traditional chief analogy Mnangagwa  Zimbabwe state matters secrecy  Presidential travel Zimbabwe  Mnangagwa public debate</media:keywords>
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<title>Guruve Terror Suspect Zvitsva Faces Sentencing After Pleading Guilty to Rape, Attempted Murder</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/guruve-terror-suspect-zvitsva-faces-sentencing-after-pleading-guilty-to-rape-attempted-murder</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/guruve-terror-suspect-zvitsva-faces-sentencing-after-pleading-guilty-to-rape-attempted-murder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Guruve serial offender Anymore Zvitsva faces sentencing after pleading guilty to rape, attempted murder, and robbery. Prosecutors push for a severe penalty following a campaign of terror that shocked Mashonaland Central. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 17:40:54 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Guruve terror suspect sentencing  Anymore Zvitsva rape case  Zimbabwe attempted murder charges  Mashonaland Central violent crimes  Guruve High Court proceedings  Serial offender Zimbabwe 2025  Rural community crime trauma  Zimbabwe justice system sentencing  Violent crime prosecution Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Delta Crosses US$1 Billion Mark as Volumes Hit Historic Highs Amid Tax Battles</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/delta-crosses-us1-billion-mark-as-volumes-hit-historic-highs-amid-tax-battles</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/delta-crosses-us1-billion-mark-as-volumes-hit-historic-highs-amid-tax-battles</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Delta Corporation surpasses US$1 billion revenue for the first time, posting record volumes, profitability, and fiscal contributions despite mounting tax disputes and operating pressures in Zimbabwe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 15:08:13 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Delta Corporation financial results 2026  Zimbabwe beverages industry growth  Chibuku Super sorghum beer record  Afdis wine and spirits expansion  Schweppes Holdings consolidation  Zimbabwe sugar surtax impact  ZIMRA tax dispute Delta  Zimbabwe manufacturing sector anchor  Delta Corporation profitability surge</media:keywords>
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<title>Police Intensify Manhunt for Marima’s Fugitive Accomplices After Conviction in CID Officer Kidnapping</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-intensify-manhunt-for-marimas-fugitive-accomplices-after-conviction-in-cid-officer-kidnapping</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-intensify-manhunt-for-marimas-fugitive-accomplices-after-conviction-in-cid-officer-kidnapping</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZRP intensifies manhunt for fugitives Erickson Mafuratidze and Mujudha after conviction of four men in the abduction and torture of CID Detective Bester Tati during CAB3 hearings in Gokwe. Police appeal for public assistance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 14:48:21 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gokwe kidnapping case  Zimbabwe police manhunt  CAB3 public hearings violence  Detective Bester Tati abduction  Erickson Mafuratidze fugitive  Mujudha fugitive Zimbabwe  Midlands CID investigation  Political violence Zimbabwe  Rule of law assault</media:keywords>
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<title>Fifth Aussie Man in Online ISIS Propaganda Network Charged</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/fifth-melbourne-man-charged-as-afp-and-abf-disrupt-major-online-isis-propaganda-network</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/fifth-melbourne-man-charged-as-afp-and-abf-disrupt-major-online-isis-propaganda-network</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 25-year-old Meadow Heights man has been arrested at Melbourne International Airport, becoming the fifth individual charged in a sweeping joint counter-terrorism operation targeting the online distribution of ISIS-inspired violent extremist material. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:32:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australian Federal Police, Australian Border Force, counter terrorism Melbourne, violent extremist material, ISIS propaganda online, National Security Investigations, Melbourne Magistrates Court, cyber security Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>Chin’ono Challenges Chamisa Over Opposition Coalition Criticism</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chinono-challenges-chamisa-over-opposition-coalition-criticism</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chinono-challenges-chamisa-over-opposition-coalition-criticism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has publicly questioned former CCC leader Nelson Chamisa’s reported dismissal of a new opposition coalition resisting Constitutional Amendment No. 3, arguing it is contradictory to undermine grassroots mobilisation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:28:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hopewell Chin’ono, Nelson Chamisa, Citizens Coalition for Change, Constitutional Amendment No. 3 Zimbabwe, opposition coalition, Zimbabwe politics, grassroots mobilisation, ZANU PF constitutional changes, civil society resistance, Zimbabwe opposition unity</media:keywords>
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<title>Rising Public Debt Stifling Zimbabwe’s Infrastructure and Social Services, Experts Warn</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/rising-public-debt-stifling-zimbabwes-infrastructure-and-social-services-experts-warn</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/rising-public-debt-stifling-zimbabwes-infrastructure-and-social-services-experts-warn</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Local government experts and civil society leaders at the Midlands Provincial Public Debt Accountability Indaba have called for urgent reforms, citing a &quot;negative correlation&quot; between Zimbabwe’s growing multi-billion dollar debt and the collapse of essential public infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 08:13:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe public debt, ZIMCODD, debt justice now, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Midlands Debt Indaba, Gweru City Council, Dr. Vincent Chakunda, Zimbabwe GDP rebasing, ZISCO Steel debt, infrastructure development, Debt Justice Now, local government debt.</media:keywords>
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<title>Hope Rises from the Dust as Mbirimi Donation Transforms Mlanke School Dream</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/hope-rises-from-the-dust-as-mbirimi-donation-transforms-mlanke-school-dream</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/hope-rises-from-the-dust-as-mbirimi-donation-transforms-mlanke-school-dream</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mlanke Primary School in Ward 21, Shurugwi South, was born out of community desperation to protect children from walking nearly 14 kilometres to Dorset Primary. With villagers moulding bricks and erecting makeshift structures, the school has struggled with inadequate infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 07:27:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mlanke Primary School, Shurugwi South education, Dorset Resettlement Area, Rodwell Mbirimi donation, rural school development Zimbabwe, community education projects, Midlands Province schools, rural infrastructure development, Zimbabwe education access, school construction support</media:keywords>
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<title>Great Zimbabwe University Honours Founding Law Dean, Victor Nkiwane</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/great-zimbabwe-university-honours-founding-law-dean-victor-nkiwane</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/great-zimbabwe-university-honours-founding-law-dean-victor-nkiwane</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Great Zimbabwe University has honoured Herbert Chitepo Law School founding Dean, Victor Nkiwane, for his decade‑long leadership in establishing the faculty as a recognised centre of legal education. The ceremony celebrated his mentorship, accreditation milestones and enduring influence on Zimbabwe’s legal fraternity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:06:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Victor Nkiwane, Herbert Chitepo Law School, Great Zimbabwe University, Masvingo legal education, Zimbabwe law faculty, Dean Emeritus, Council for Legal Education accreditation, moot court competitions Zimbabwe, legal mentorship Zimbabwe, university honours ceremony</media:keywords>
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<title>Reporter Asks Trump  If He Considers Chinese President Xi Jinping a &amp;quot;Dictator.&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/reporter-asks-trump-if-he-considers-chinese-president-xi-jinping-a-dictator</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/reporter-asks-trump-if-he-considers-chinese-president-xi-jinping-a-dictator</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Illusion of Objectivity: Name-Calling vs. Geopolitical Reality, A Reporter Asks Trump  If He Considers Chinese President Xi Jinping a &quot;Dictator&quot; insult to Common Sense and public Intelligence ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 18:36:10 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, Xi Jinping, China, USA, Reporter, Journalism, dictator</media:keywords>
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<title>Williams Clinches Top Australian Environment and Tidy Towns Award</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/williams-clinches-top-australian-environment-and-tidy-towns-award</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/williams-clinches-top-australian-environment-and-tidy-towns-award</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Williams, a small town of just over 1,000 residents in Western Australia, clinches the prestigious 2026 Keep Australia Beautiful National Tidy Towns title through exceptional grassroots initiatives spanning youth, heritage preservation and environmental action. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 02:05:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tidy Towns Awards 2026, Williams WA, Keep Australia Beautiful, community sustainability, regional Australia development, volunteer environmental conservation, youth community service, TOMRA Cleanaway</media:keywords>
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<title>Chamisa Rejects Coalition Push Ahead of 2028 Polls</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chamisa-rejects-coalition-push-ahead-of-2028-polls</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chamisa-rejects-coalition-push-ahead-of-2028-polls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nelson Chamisa has rejected opposition coalition calls ahead of Zimbabwe’s 2028 elections, urging parties to rebuild grassroots trust and leadership instead of “recycled alliances.” His stance deepens divisions over unity strategies against ZANU-PF. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:33:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>&lt;Nelson Chamisa rejects renewed opposition coalition efforts ahead of Zimbabwe’s 2028 elections, urging parties to rebuild grassroots trust and leadership instead of recycled alliances.&gt;</media:keywords>
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<title>“If You No Longer Love Her, Walk Away”: High Court Judge Says on Crimes of Passion</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/if-you-no-longer-love-her-walk-away-judge-mutevedzis-powerful-rebuke-of-jealousy-violence-and-murder</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/if-you-no-longer-love-her-walk-away-judge-mutevedzis-powerful-rebuke-of-jealousy-violence-and-murder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 16:12:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Brighton Kadhlanga trial, Justice Munamato Mutevedzi, Patience Madula murder, Gweru High Court, domestic violence Zimbabwe, toxic masculinity, intimate partner violence, crime of passion rejected, Zimbabwe judiciary, custodial sentence, Kwedu News, Dumisani Ndlovu journalist</media:keywords>
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<title>Prosecutor General Hails Retiring Chief Justice Malaba as “Titan of Jurisprudence</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/prosecutor-general-hails-retiring-chief-justice-malaba-as-titan-of-jurisprudence</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/prosecutor-general-hails-retiring-chief-justice-malaba-as-titan-of-jurisprudence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Prosecutor General Loice Matanda‑Moyo pays tribute to retiring Chief Justice Luke Malaba, lauding him as a ‘titan of jurisprudence’ who modernised Zimbabwe’s judiciary through reforms like the IECMS and leaves a lasting legacy of integrity and innovation.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chief Justice Luke Malaba, Prosecutor General Loice Matanda-Moyo, Zimbabwe judiciary, IECMS reforms, Integrated Electronic Case Management System, justice delivery system, legal fraternity Zimbabwe, Constitutional Court Harare, judicial reforms Zimbabwe, anti-corruption judiciary, Zimbabwe legal system, retirement Chief Justice Malaba, Kwedu News, Dumisani Ndlovu journalist</media:keywords>
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<title>ZETDC Rejects Subsidised Electricity Tariffs for Local Authorities Citing Insolvency Risks</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zetdc-rejects-subsidised-electricity-tariffs-for-local-authorities-citing-insolvency-risks</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zetdc-rejects-subsidised-electricity-tariffs-for-local-authorities-citing-insolvency-risks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Energy and Power Development has declined a request by Mkoba South MP Honourable Kuka to provide non-commercial electricity rates for local authorities. Deputy Minister Hon. Simbanegavi warned that providing subsidies would trigger operational insolvency for ZETDC and worsen national energy insecurity, though the government has proposed a 50 percent bill-sharing arrangement through the Ministry of Local Government. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 01:38:26 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZETDC, Zimbabwe electricity tariffs, local authorities, Hon Simbanegavi, Hon Kuka, Mkoba South, ZESA, municipal debt, energy security Zimbabwe, cost-reflective tariffs, net metering Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Ministry of Energy</media:keywords>
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<title>Court Upholds Landmark Gender Discrimination Ruling Against Giggle Platform</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/court-upholds-landmark-gender-discrimination-ruling-against-giggle-platform</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/court-upholds-landmark-gender-discrimination-ruling-against-giggle-platform</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia has upheld a historic discrimination ruling, finding that social media platform Giggle for Girls and its chief executive directly discriminated against a transgender woman. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:58:27 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Giggle v Tickle, Roxanne Tickle, Sall Grover, Australian Federal Court, Sex Discrimination Act, gender identity discrimination, human rights Australia, transgender legal ruling</media:keywords>
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<title>Mnangagwa Appoints  Zimbabwe’s First Female Chief Justice, Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-appoints-zimbabwes-first-female-chief-justice-justice-elizabeth-gwaunza</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-appoints-zimbabwes-first-female-chief-justice-justice-elizabeth-gwaunza</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Mnangagwa has appointed Honourable Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza as the Chief Justice of Zimbabwe, effective May 15, 2026. Replacing outgoing Chief Justice Luke Malaba, Gwaunza makes history as the first woman to lead the nation&#039;s judiciary, with Justice Paddington Garwe appointed as Deputy Chief Justice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:44:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Justice Elizabeth Gwaunza, Chief Justice Zimbabwe, Luke Malaba retirement, Justice Paddington Garwe, Zimbabwe Judiciary, President Mnangagwa judicial appointments, Zimbabwean Constitutional Court, first female Chief Justice Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean legal news, Kwedu News, court updates</media:keywords>
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<title>Judge Condemns “Brutal Violence” as Uncle Jailed Over Niece’s Death</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/judge-condemns-brutal-violence-as-uncle-jailed-over-nieces-death</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/judge-condemns-brutal-violence-as-uncle-jailed-over-nieces-death</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gweru High Court jails Zvishavane man for seven years over niece’s death, with Justice Mutevedzi condemning brutal assaults and stressing deterrent sentences against child abuse. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:33:05 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>&lt;Gweru High Court, Justice Munamato Mutevedzi, Takudzwa Wellington Chimuka, Praise Tsomeka death, Zvishavane culpable homicide, child abuse Zimbabwe, brutal assaults discipline, Mopane switches beating, Zvishavane District Hospital, High Court sentencing Zimbabwe, deterrent sentences child abuse, judiciary condemnation Zimbabwe, Kwedu News feature&gt;</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe’s Mental Health and Justice Collide as Man is Acquitted for Murder</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-mental-health-and-justice-collide-as-man-is-acquitted-for-murder</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-mental-health-and-justice-collide-as-man-is-acquitted-for-murder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Rafias Mandiko case forces Zimbabwe to confront a chilling paradox of repeated acquittals on grounds of insanity which expose the fragile collision between justice, psychiatry and public safety, leaving communities trapped between fear and constitutional rights. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:40:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rafias Mandiko, Zimbabwe justice system, Gweru High Court, Justice Munamato Mutevedzi, Chamunorwa Madzimure murder, Chirumhanzu killings, Mlondolozi Special Institution, insanity defence Zimbabwe, psychiatric law, mental health crisis Zimbabwe, Chikurubi Psychiatric Unit, public safety Zimbabwe, constitutional rights Zimbabwe, crime and psychiatry, Zimbabwe judiciary, human rights and mental illness, axe murder Zimbabwe, acquittal insanity defence, justice versus protection, Kwedu News, feature</media:keywords>
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<title>Catholic Bishops Challenge Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3, as Opposition Anti&#45;2030 Intensifies</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/catholic-bishops-challenge-constitutional-amendment-bill-as-opposition-to-2030-agenda-intensifies-1973</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/catholic-bishops-challenge-constitutional-amendment-bill-as-opposition-to-2030-agenda-intensifies-1973</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference has challenged the Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3, warning of threats to democracy, institutional independence and the sovereign will of the people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:54:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference, Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3, ZCBC submission Parliament, constitutional democracy Zimbabwe, institutional independence, 2030 agenda opposition, Gift Ostallos Siziba, judicial independence Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission ZEC, ubuntu philosophy leadership, constitutional reform Zimbabwe, democratic governance crisis, church intervention politics, sovereignty, Zimbabwe, Kwedu News, feature</media:keywords>
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<title>Fake General Nabbed in Army Recruitment Scam</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/fake-general-nabbed-in-army-recruitment-scam</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/fake-general-nabbed-in-army-recruitment-scam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe National Army has warned against recruitment scams after the arrest of Hardlife Nyoni who posed as a senior army officer and duped job seekers with fake enlistment promises. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 06:28:17 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fake General Zimbabwe, Army recruitment scam, Zimbabwe National Army fraud, Hardlife Nyoni arrest, Mkoba Teachers College worker, ZNA Military Police operation, bogus enlistment promises, WhatsApp recruitment scam, Harare CBD arrest, Zimbabwe unemployment fraud, military recruitment warning, ZNA official statement, recruitment fraud Zimbabwe, job seekers duped, army scam crackdown, Kwedu News, feature</media:keywords>
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<title>Leading Chinese Women&amp;apos;s Hospital Innovating for Women, Children Worldwide</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/leading-chinese-womens-hospital-innovating-for-women-children-worldwide</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/leading-chinese-womens-hospital-innovating-for-women-children-worldwide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Women’s Hospital, School of Medicine of Zhejiang University marks its 75th anniversary by showcasing groundbreaking advancements in reproductive health, AI-assisted genetics, and international medical cooperation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zhejiang University, Women’s Hospital, 75th Anniversary, Medical Innovation, Reproductive Health, China Medical News, AI Healthcare, Maternal Safety, Global Health</media:keywords>
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<title>ZAOGA FIF Visits President Mnangagwa, Pledges Support for National Peace and Development</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zaoga-fif-visits-president-mnangagwa-pledges-support-for-national-peace-and-development</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zaoga-fif-visits-president-mnangagwa-pledges-support-for-national-peace-and-development</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Dr. Joseph Joe Guti led a high-level delegation from ZAOGA Forward in Faith to State House to meet with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, reaffirming the church&#039;s commitment to Zimbabwe&#039;s spiritual and infrastructural development. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:27:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZAOGA Forward in Faith, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Archbishop Joseph Joe Guti, State House, Zimbabwe news, peace and development, Archbishop Ezekiel Guti legacy, church and state</media:keywords>
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<title>Former Tourism Minister Walter Mzembi Acquitted</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-tourism-minister-walter-mzembi-acquitted</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-tourism-minister-walter-mzembi-acquitted</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The High Court has acquitted former Tourism and Foreign Affairs Minister Walter Mzembi on charges of abuse of office, ruling that the State failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt. Mzembi expressed gratitude to God and his supporters following the verdict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 11:27:27 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Walter Mzembi, acquittal, High Court Zimbabwe, abuse of office, former Tourism Minister, corruption charges, Justice Benjamin Chikowero, Zimbabwe news</media:keywords>
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<title>Chief Justice Luke Malaba Retires</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chief-justice-luke-malaba-retires</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chief-justice-luke-malaba-retires</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chief Justice Luke Malaba is set to retire tomorrow, May 14, 2026, after more than four decades on Zimbabwe’s bench. His tenure, marked by landmark constitutional rulings and controversy over judicial independence, ends with a farewell ceremony in Harare as succession debates intensify. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 08:50:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Chief Justice, Luke Malaba, Malaba retirement 2026, Zimbabwe judiciary, Constitutional Court Harare, Judicial Service Commission Zimbabwe, Mashonganyika Building ceremony, Zimbabwe legal history, Constitutional Amendment No. 2, judicial independence Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa judiciary, High Court ruling 2021, Constitutional Court ruling 2021, judicial capture Zimbabwe, succession Zimbabwe judiciary, constitutional jurisprudence Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe politics and law, separation of power</media:keywords>
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<title>2026 Aussie Budget: Labour Grasps the Nettle on Housing Tax,  Leaves Climate Action in the Dust</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/2026-aussie-budget-labour-grasps-the-nettle-on-housing-tax-leaves-climate-action-in-the-dust</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/2026-aussie-budget-labour-grasps-the-nettle-on-housing-tax-leaves-climate-action-in-the-dust</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2026-27 Australian Budget introduces landmark housing reforms, targeting &quot;sacred cows&quot; through negative gearing and capital gains tax changes to assist first-home buyers. While the government committed A$2 billion to housing infrastructure and made Medicare Urgent Care Clinics permanent, it faced heavy criticism for maintaining A$19 billion in fossil fuel subsidies. Environmental and education sectors labeled the plan a missed opportunity, arguing that massive support for coal and gas giants undermines Australia’s long-term climate goals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 00:12:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, Federal Budget 2026-27, Albanese Government, housing reform, negative gearing, capital gains tax, housing affordability, fossil fuel subsidies, climate policy, energy security, cost of living, Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, aged care, youth homelessness, tax equity, fiscal policy, infrastructure investment, National Environmental Protection Agency, economic reform, social welfare</media:keywords>
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<title>NSSA Trains Journalists on Occupational Safety and Health</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nssa-challenges-journalists-to-champion-workplace-safety-reporting</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nssa-challenges-journalists-to-champion-workplace-safety-reporting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) has trained Gweru journalists on Occupational Safety and Health legislation, urging proactive, ethical reporting to improve workplace safety awareness. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:43:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NSSA Zimbabwe, Occupational Safety and Health, OSH legislation Zimbabwe, workplace safety awareness, workplace safety journalism, Gweru workshop, Shingirirai Mugaviri, Agatha Dondo, Ernest Mando, Peace Shava, media safety training, occupational health reporting, workplace hazards Zimbabwe, proactive safety reporting, ethical journalism Zimbabwe, occupational illnesses reporting, workplace fatalities Zimbabwe, newsroom safety reforms, mental health in journalism, NSSA OSH awards, Zimbabwe workpla</media:keywords>
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<title>Human Remains Discovered at Silobela Mine</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/human-remains-discovered-at-silobela-mine</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/human-remains-discovered-at-silobela-mine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Human remains have been discovered at Jena Mine’s Black Dawn section in Silobela reigniting fears of mass graves tied to Zimbabwe’s liberation war and Gukurahundi atrocities. Villagers are now demanding cultural rites, investigations and closure for families of the disappeared. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 06:21:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Silobela, Jena Mine, Black Dawn, human remains discovery, mass graves Zimbabwe, liberation struggle, Gukurahundi atrocities, Ian Smith regime, Midlands Province, cultural rites Zimbabwe, Maqhawe Moyo, Midlands police, Zimbabwe history, community mourning, Dumisani Ndlovu, Kwedu News</media:keywords>
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<title>Chimurenga Icon Mapfumo Blasts Ramaphosa Over Xenophobic Violence</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chimurenga-icon-mapfumo-blasts-ramaphosa-over-xenophobic-violence</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chimurenga-icon-mapfumo-blasts-ramaphosa-over-xenophobic-violence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chimurenga music legend Thomas Mapfumo has rebuked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing his administration of failing to curb escalating xenophobic violence in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:23:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thomas Mapfumo, Chimurenga music, Cyril Ramaphosa, xenophobic violence South Africa, migrant attacks, governance failures, African Union, Southern African Development Community, human rights, African unity, poverty and inequality, law enforcement accountability, South African leadership crisis, Kwedu News, Dumisani Ndlovu</media:keywords>
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<title>Gweru High Court Moves to End Murder Case Backlog</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/justice-on-the-move-gweru-high-court-circuit-brings-hope-in-midlands-murder-backlog</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/justice-on-the-move-gweru-high-court-circuit-brings-hope-in-midlands-murder-backlog</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Justice Munamato Mutevedzi has opened the Gweru High Court circuit, presiding over 39 murder trials from May 11–22, 2026. The special sitting aims to ease Midlands’ murder backlog, offering families and accused persons long-awaited justice and closure amid rising violent crimes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:07:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Justice on the Move, Gweru High Court Circuit, Midlands murder backlog, Justice Munamato Mutevedzi, Zimbabwe judiciary, Midlands Province violent crimes, artisanal mining disputes, domestic conflicts, Gweru Magistrates’ Court, Judicial Service Commission Zimbabwe, murder trials Zimbabwe, Midlands High Court Kwekwe, Zimbabwe criminal justice system, court backlog Zimbabwe, justice delayed Zimbabwe, Midlands Province murders, Zimbabwe High Court circuit sittings, Gweru murder cases, Zimbabwe legal</media:keywords>
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<title>From Classroom Dreamer to National Innovator: Musemwa Leads Mkoba’s New Generation of Change&#45;Makers</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/from-classroom-dreamer-to-national-innovator-musemwa-leads-mkobas-new-generation-of-change-makers</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/from-classroom-dreamer-to-national-innovator-musemwa-leads-mkobas-new-generation-of-change-makers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Wilson Musemwa and Anesutenzi Munyangiri emerged as stars of Mkoba Teachers College’s 46th graduation. Musemwa won Best Innovator of the Year and a Deputy Headmaster post, while Munyangiri celebrated a life‑changing transformation into a confident science educator. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:03 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mkoba, Dumisani Ndlovu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Mkoba Teachers College graduation, Mkoba Teachers College 46th graduation, Zimbabwe Education 5.0, Wilson Musemwa innovator, Anesutenzi Munyangiri science teacher, Zimbabwe innovators in education, Best Innovator of the Year Zimbabwe, Gangarabwe High School deputy headmaster, Global Science Academy Zvishavane, Zimbabwe education transformation, Zimbabwe science graduates, Zimbabwe teaching innovation, Zimbabwe community builders, Zimbabwe educati</media:keywords>
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<title>The Dance Prodigy: Juju’s Star is Rising</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-dance-prodigy-jujus-star-is-rising</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-dance-prodigy-jujus-star-is-rising</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Four‑year‑old Junior Blessing Zuze, known as Juju the Dancer, is captivating audiences with fearless energy and charisma. Hailing from Mtapa, his talent is inspiring the community and positioning him as Zimbabwe’s youngest dance prodigy destined for greatness. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Juju the Dancer, Junior Blessing Zuze, Mtapa dance prodigy, Zimbabwe child dancer, Zimbabwe rising star, MASO Youth Graduation performance, contemporary dance Zimbabwe, young dance sensation, Zimbabwe talent discovery, fearless child performer, Zimbabwe creative arts, Mtapa community inspiration, Zimbabwe youth talent, charismatic child dancer, Zimbabwe entertainment future, Dumisani Ndlovu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia</media:keywords>
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<title>Architects of Chaos: The Political Engineering of Zimbabwe’s Urban Ruin</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/architects-of-chaos-the-political-engineering-of-zimbabwes-urban-ruin</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/architects-of-chaos-the-political-engineering-of-zimbabwes-urban-ruin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Political actors and land barons orchestrated the systemic collapse of Zimbabwean urban planning, resulting in a US$3 billion state prejudice and a humanitarian infrastructure crisis. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 03:02:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe land commission, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Justice Tendai Uchena, land barons, urban state land corruption, Zimbabwe housing crisis, intrinsic land value, illegal land sales, Harare metropolitan province, Emmerson Mnangagwa.</media:keywords>
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<title>Adelaide Remand Centre Serco Contract Renewal a Betrayal: PSA</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/adelaide-remand-centre-serco-contract-renewal-a-betrayal-psa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/adelaide-remand-centre-serco-contract-renewal-a-betrayal-psa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Public Service Association of South Australia has slammed the Malinauskas Government&#039;s decision to retain Serco as the operator of the Adelaide Remand Centre, labelling the move a betrayal of Labor values. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 02:22:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Malinauskas Government, Serco, Adelaide Remand Centre, PSA, prison privatisation, South Australia, Labor Party, public services</media:keywords>
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<title>Chapungu FC Hold Firm, Extend Central Region Command</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chapungu-fc-hold-firm-extend-central-region-command</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chapungu-fc-hold-firm-extend-central-region-command</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Air force side, Chapungu FC maintain their lead at the top of the 2026 ZIFA Central Region Soccer League with a 2–1 victory over title contenders Kwekwe United FC at Ascot Stadium in Gweru. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:07:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
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<title>Mkoba Teachers College Caps 679 Graduands, Charts Way to Golden Jubilee</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mkoba-teachers-college-caps-679-graduates-as-it-charts-path-to-golden-jubilee</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mkoba-teachers-college-caps-679-graduates-as-it-charts-path-to-golden-jubilee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mkoba Teachers College marked its 46th graduation with 679 graduands, a 99.33% pass rate and groundbreaking student innovations as Principal Dr. Rosina Mavunga celebrated the institution’s journey toward its golden jubilee of academic excellence and community empowerment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 08:37:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mkoba Teachers College, Mkoba Teachers College graduation, 46th graduation ceremony, Zimbabwe teacher training, Gweru Midlands education, Dr Rosina Mavunga, Education 5.0 Zimbabwe, Vision 2030, academic excellence Zimbabwe, teacher education Zimbabwe, student innovations Zimbabwe, community empowerment Zimbabwe, cultural heritage education, Gandara Group of Schools, Ishasha School Binga, Zimbabwe cultural village, Zimbabwe International Trade Fair, Zimbabwe Teacher</media:keywords>
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<title>BREAKING NEWS: ZANU PF Youth Leader &amp;amp; Prison Officer Sentenced to 11 Years in Gokwe Abduction &amp;amp; Torture Cases</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/breaking-news-zpcs-officer-zanu-pf-activists-jailed-for-kidnapping-and-torture-of-cid-detective-assault-of-kombi-operator</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/breaking-news-zpcs-officer-zanu-pf-activists-jailed-for-kidnapping-and-torture-of-cid-detective-assault-of-kombi-operator</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZANU PF activist and ZPCS officer, Isheanesu Benjamin Marima, has been jailed seven years for abducting and torturing CID Detective Bester Tati, and four years for assaulting commuter operator Calisto Muzofa. Magistrate Stanford Mambanje condemned the organised violence, praising prosecutor Malvin for a strong case that shocked the nation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 20:37:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Queensland Health Workers Escalate Wage Dispute to Stafford By&#45;Election</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/queensland-health-workers-escalate-wage-dispute-to-stafford-by-election</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/queensland-health-workers-escalate-wage-dispute-to-stafford-by-election</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Frontline health professionals in Queensland are launching a high-stakes campaign during the Stafford by-election to demand the immediate implementation of a 3.5% pay rise agreed upon in November but currently stalled in legal limbo. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 04:05:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Queensland Health, Stafford by-election, Together Union, HPDO agreement, Alex Scott, health worker pay dispute, The Prince Charles Hospital, Queensland Industrial Relations Commission</media:keywords>
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<title>Three South African Police Officers Die in Suspected Love Triangle</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/three-south-african-police-officers-dead-in-suspected-domestic-dispute</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/three-south-african-police-officers-dead-in-suspected-domestic-dispute</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The South African Police Service is mourning the loss of three young constables following a fatal shooting incident in Kariega, Eastern Cape, involving a suspected domestic dispute and state-issued firearms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:58:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SAPS, Kariega shooting, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Eastern Cape Police, IPID investigation, South Africa crime, Lieutenant General Vuyisile Ncata, Constable Riaan Van Heerden, Constable Stach Janties, Constable Cerwynn Williams</media:keywords>
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<title>Lesotho High Commission Issues Urgent Safety Advisory for Citizens in South Africa</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/lesotho-high-commission-issues-urgent-safety-advisory-for-citizens-in-south-africa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/lesotho-high-commission-issues-urgent-safety-advisory-for-citizens-in-south-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The High Commission of the Kingdom of Lesotho has released an official advisory urging its nationals living in South Africa to exercise extreme caution following a surge in sporadic protests targeting foreign nationals across several regions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 02:36:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lesotho, South Africa protests, advisory note, Basotho nationals, High Commission of Lesotho, Pretoria, foreign national safety, consular assistance, South African Police Service, diplomatic advisory</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Economic Growth Slows Despite Agriculture Rebound: ZIMSTAT</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-economic-growth-slows-despite-agriculture-rebound-zimstat</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-economic-growth-slows-despite-agriculture-rebound-zimstat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s economic growth slowed in the fourth quarter of 2025, with quarterly GDP growth easing to 0.34% from 1.08% in the previous quarter, according to ZIMSTAT. Mining remained the largest contributor to GDP, while agriculture recorded the strongest sectoral growth despite contractions in manufacturing and electricity supply. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:31:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe GDP, ZIMSTAT, Zimbabwe economy, fourth quarter GDP 2025, Zimbabwe economic growth, mining sector Zimbabwe, agriculture growth Zimbabwe, manufacturing decline Zimbabwe, quarterly GDP figures, Zimbabwe statistics, GDP growth rate, Zimbabwe finance, economic activity Zimbabwe, quarterly economic report, Zimbabwe industries</media:keywords>
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<title>Sydney Water Fined A$240,000 Following Major Sewage Spill in Carramar</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/sydney-water-fined-240000-following-major-sewage-spill-in-carramar</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/sydney-water-fined-240000-following-major-sewage-spill-in-carramar</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Land and Environment Court has ordered Sydney Water Corporation to pay A$240,000 after pleading guilty to maintenance failures and withholding information regarding a 2022 sewage spill. The incident resulted in 423,000 litres of untreated wastewater discharging into Carrawood Reserve and Prospect Creek. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:03:20 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sydney Water, NSW EPA, Carramar sewage spill, Land and Environment Court, environment protection licence, Stephen Beaman, Prospect Creek, environmental fine, wastewater discharge, Sydney news</media:keywords>
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<title>Victorian and Federal Governments Approve Annie Gas Field Project to Boost East Coast Gas Supply</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/victorian-and-federal-governments-approve-annie-gas-field-project-to-boost-east-coast-gas-supply</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/victorian-and-federal-governments-approve-annie-gas-field-project-to-boost-east-coast-gas-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian and Victorian governments have granted a production licence to Amplitude Energy for the Annie Gas Field in the Otway Basin. The project, expected to supply gas by 2028, aims to secure affordable energy for Victorian industries and mitigate potential domestic shortfalls. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:02:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Annie Gas Field, Amplitude Energy, Victoria gas supply, Otway Basin, Lily D’Ambrosio, Madeleine King, Australian energy transition, East Coast Gas Market, offshore petroleum exploration</media:keywords>
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<title>Silobela Man Dies after Attempting to Intervene in a Bar Fight</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/silobela-man-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-at-mkhayeni-business-centre</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/silobela-man-arrested-for-fatal-stabbing-at-mkhayeni-business-centre</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Republic Police have apprehended 42-year-old Sikhumbuzo Dunjani in connection with the fatal stabbing of Hillary Nyevera at a business center in Silobela. The victim succumbed to his injuries at Gweru General Hospital several days after the initial assault. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:01:21 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, Silobela murder, Mkhayeni Business Centre, Kwekwe crime, stabbing, Sikhumbuzo Dunjani, Hillary Nyevera, ZRP, Zimbabwe news, violent crime</media:keywords>
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<title>Category Controversy at Midlands 2026 Skills Fair</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/category-controversy-at-midlands-2026-skills-fair</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/category-controversy-at-midlands-2026-skills-fair</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Midlands artists have criticised the Ministry of Skills Audit and Development’s Skills Fair Competitions for placing musicians, poets, and dramatists under a single arts category. The programme, running from May 5 to June 15, 2026, aims to identify talent and promote rural industrialisation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>&lt;meta name=&quot;keywords&quot; content=&quot;Midlands artists protest, Skills Fair Competitions Zimbabwe, Ministry of Skills Audit and Development, musicians vs poets, arts category controversy, Gweru arts sector, Rushinga Mbire Matobo Bulilima districts, rural industrialisation Zimbabwe, Vision 2030 arts development, Pugen Tarirai poet, Arthur Tatenda Mhoswa musician, Brighton Mashazhu poet, Gokwe South creatives, Shurugwi poets, Zimbabwe arts governance, Dumisani Ndlovu reporting, Kwedu News&quot;&gt;</media:keywords>
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<title>Building Industry Body Warns Against Rising Regulatory Fragmentation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/building-industry-body-warns-against-rising-regulatory-fragmentation-1946</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/building-industry-body-warns-against-rising-regulatory-fragmentation-1946</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Building Products Industry Council has raised alarms regarding the rising number of state and territory variations to the National Construction Code. These jurisdictional changes are reportedly undermining national regulatory harmony, bypassing transparency protocols and placing significant financial pressure on Australia&#039;s construction and manufacturing sectors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Building Products Industry Council, BPIC, National Construction Code, NCC 2025, building regulation, construction costs, regulatory compliance, Rodger Hills, Australian building industry, jurisdictional variations, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, NCC Modernisation Project</media:keywords>
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<title>Armed Robbery Gang Arrested Following Community Intervention</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-apprehend-armed-robbery-syndicate-following-courageous-community-intervention</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-apprehend-armed-robbery-syndicate-following-courageous-community-intervention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested seven men linked to a series of armed robberies in Nyabira and Chitungwiza. The arrests followed a courageous intervention by local residents during a home invasion on May 5, 2026, leading to the recovery of multiple firearms and ammunition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 21:52:17 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP, armed robbery arrest, Nyabira crime, Paul Nyathi, Mohammed Hamandishe, Chitungwiza arrests, community policing Zimbabwe, illegal firearms recovery, Zimbabwe crime news</media:keywords>
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<title>Nyamapanda Highway Bus Disaster Death Toll Rises to 17</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nyamapanda-highway-bus-disaster-death-toll-rises-to-17</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nyamapanda-highway-bus-disaster-death-toll-rises-to-17</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The death toll from the Malawi-bound bus accident on the Harare-Nyamapanda Road has increased to 17. Zimbabwe Republic Police are currently coordinating with the Malawian Embassy for the identification and repatriation of victims, while 45 survivors remain hospitalised at Kotwa and Mutoko District Hospitals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:49:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZRP, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Nyamapanda road accident, bus crash Zimbabwe, Malawi-bound bus, DRD bus accident, Paul Nyathi, Mutoko District Hospital, Kotwa District Hospital, repatriation of victims, Zimbabwe road safety, Malawian Embassy, Harare-Nyamapanda highway.</media:keywords>
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<title>Authorities Strike International Syndicate in Major Crackdown on Tax Fraud</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/authorities-strike-international-syndicate-in-major-crackdown-on-tax-fraud</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/authorities-strike-international-syndicate-in-major-crackdown-on-tax-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian authorities, led by the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT), have executed a major raid in Western Sydney targeting an international scam syndicate. The operation uncovered a sophisticated network using identity theft and &quot;money mules&quot; to siphon taxpayer funds into offshore accounts and cryptocurrency. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:14:10 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ATO, Operation Falcata, Serious Financial Crime Taskforce, tax fraud, identity theft, money laundering, Australian Federal Police, Services Australia, phishing scams, cryptocurrency fraud, financial crime, tax refund fraud</media:keywords>
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<title>From Silence to Stitching Hope: How a Shurugwi Woman is Redefining Disability Through Art</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/from-silence-to-stitching-hope-how-a-shurugwi-woman-is-redefining-disability-through-art</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/from-silence-to-stitching-hope-how-a-shurugwi-woman-is-redefining-disability-through-art</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From Ruchanyu Village in Shurugwi, artist Sandra Chimwanda defies disability stigma with extraordinary knitting skills, winning top honours at the Skills Fair and calling for support to expand her craft and inspire disability inclusion in Zimbabwe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:06:36 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>&lt;meta name=&quot;keywords&quot; content=&quot;Sandra Chimwanda, Ruchanyu Village, Shurugwi, Zimbabwe disability inclusion, Symbrachydactyly, wheelchair artist, rural women empowerment, disability visual arts, Chaplin High School Skills Fair, knitting artist Zimbabwe, wool crafts, disability entrepreneurship, inclusive economy, Ministry of Skills Audit and Development, Dr Cliff Matorera, disability is not inability, rural talent recognition, disability advocacy Zimbabwe, arts and culture inclusion, Kwedu News</media:keywords>
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<title>ZANU PF Activists in Gokwe Kidnapping and Torture Cases Convicted, Await Sentencing</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zanu-pf-activists-in-gokwe-kidnapping-and-torture-cases-convicted-await-sentencing</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zanu-pf-activists-in-gokwe-kidnapping-and-torture-cases-convicted-await-sentencing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Gokwe Magistrates Court has convicted a ZPCS officer and accomplices for kidnapping and torture. The case involves illegal rank fees and the assault of a CID Detective. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 21:22:57 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Isheanesu Benjamin Marima, Dumisani Ndlovu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, ZPCS officer conviction, Gokwe Magistrates Court, Thomas Gurajena, Florance Mushanduri, Calisto Muzofa abduction, CID detective Bester Tati torture, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 hearings, kidnapping case Zimbabwe, assault conviction Zimbabwe, malicious damage to property, organised violence, political youth figure, Zimbabwe justice system, Midlands Province, Kwedu News, Dumisani Ndlovu reporting&quot;&gt;</media:keywords>
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<title>Mother’s Day: A Catalyst for Economic Autonomy and Community Connection</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mothers-day-a-catalyst-for-economic-autonomy-and-community-connection</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mothers-day-a-catalyst-for-economic-autonomy-and-community-connection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This Mother&#039;s Day, women are increasingly utilising social enterprises like Box Divvy to gain financial autonomy and combat rising food costs. By running local food hubs, mothers are finding flexible ways to earn income and foster community connections while providing affordable, healthy produce for their families. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:57:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mother&#039;s Day 2026, Box Divvy, women&#039;s autonomy, cost of living Australia, food cooperatives, flexible work for mums, community food hubs, social enterprise, affordable groceries, Blue Mountains, household budget, local produce.</media:keywords>
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<title>Women’s Health Services Network Welcomes Vital Investment in Victorian Budget</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/womens-health-services-network-welcomes-vital-investment-in-victorian-budget</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/womens-health-services-network-welcomes-vital-investment-in-victorian-budget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Victorian Women’s Health Services Network has welcomed the 2026-27 state budget&#039;s one-year funding commitment. This investment supports 12 regional and specialist services focused on preventative health, family violence prevention and healthcare access for women and gender-diverse people across Victoria. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:38:24 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Women’s Health Services Network, Victorian Budget 2026, WHSN, women’s health funding, Adele Murdolo, preventative health Victoria, gender-diverse health services, family violence prevention, multicultural women&#039;s health, rural healthcare Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>14 Die in Horrific Cross&#45;Border Bus Accident Along Harare&#45;Nyamapanda Highway</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/14-die-in-horrific-cross-border-bus-accident-along-harare-nyamapanda-highway</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/14-die-in-horrific-cross-border-bus-accident-along-harare-nyamapanda-highway</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A fatal accident involving a Malawi-bound BRD Luxury Coach has reportedly claimed 14 lives along the Harare-Nyamapanda road near Suswe. The bus, traveling from Cape Town, South Africa, was carrying 63 passengers when it crashed yesterday afternoon, leaving several others injured and hospitalised in Mutoko and Kotwa. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:24:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZRP, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Harare-Nyamapanda road accident, Suswe bus crash, BRD Luxury Coach, fatal accident Zimbabwe, Mutoko District Hospital, cross-border bus accident, Zimbabwe road safety, Malawi-bound bus crash, Cape Town to Malawi bus.</media:keywords>
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<title>Police Bust Notorious Masvingo Theft Syndicate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-bust-notorious-masvingo-theft-syndicate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-bust-notorious-masvingo-theft-syndicate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZRP Detectives in Masvingo have arrested a four-member syndicate linked to 10 cases of unlawful entry and theft. Property worth over US$10,000, including electronics and appliances, has been recovered following a series of residential break-ins occurring between late 2025 and April 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 04:07:41 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZRP Masvingo, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Peace Mandizvidza, Edward Sibanda, Tapiwa Tagwirei, Kumbulani Sibanda, unlawful entry, property theft Zimbabwe, recovered stolen goods, Masvingo crime news, residential burglary, crime syndicate arrest</media:keywords>
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<title>Spaza Shops Association Demands Government Intervention Amid Escalating Violence and Structure Demolitions</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/spaza-shops-association-demands-government-intervention-amid-escalating-violence-and-structure-demolitions</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/spaza-shops-association-demands-government-intervention-amid-escalating-violence-and-structure-demolitions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The South African Spaza Shop Association (SASSA) is calling for an immediate end to informal shop demolitions and urgent government action against rising violence. The association has demanded the resignation of the Sunnyside Police Station Commander and urged institutions like UNISA to settle outstanding payments to protect the survival of township entrepreneurs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:49:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SASSA, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, South African Spaza Shop Association, informal traders, spaza shop violence, City of Tshwane, Mabopane, Sunnyside Police Station, UNISA late payments, township economy, South African SMMEs, by-law enforcement, informal sector regulation</media:keywords>
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<title>Jacob Zuma Party Denounces Tribalism Amid Growing National Immigration Debate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/jacob-zuma-party-denounces-tribalism-amid-growing-national-immigration-debate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/jacob-zuma-party-denounces-tribalism-amid-growing-national-immigration-debate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The MK Party has condemned tribalistic statements regarding South Africa&#039;s immigration crisis, calling for national unity over ethnic division. The party criticized the ANC and DA for legislative changes to immigration law and urged the government to strengthen the Border Management Authority to protect the economic interests of the working class. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 03:21:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MK Party, uMkhonto weSizwe, South Africa immigration, tribalism, national unity, Border Management Authority, Immigration Amendment Act 2025, xenophobia, labor market, South African politics, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Jacob Zuma, economic freedom</media:keywords>
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<title>Conservation Foundation Urges Federal Government to Tax Gas Giants to Fund Climate Protection</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/conservation-foundation-urges-federal-government-to-tax-gas-giants-to-fund-climate-protection</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/conservation-foundation-urges-federal-government-to-tax-gas-giants-to-fund-climate-protection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian Conservation Foundation has proposed a 25% tax on gas exports to fund a multi-billion dollar climate and nature protection package in the upcoming federal budget. The plan advocates for cutting fossil fuel subsidies and redirecting funds toward household renewables, nature law reform, and species preservation to mitigate the economic impact of climate disasters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 02:40:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australian Conservation Foundation, federal budget, gas export tax, climate policy, nature protection, fossil fuel subsidies, renewable energy, fuel tax credit reform, AUKUS review, extinction prevention, energy efficiency, clean energy manufacturing</media:keywords>
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<title>South Coast Educators Honoured with Prestigious Harvard Scholarships</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-coast-educators-honoured-with-prestigious-harvard-scholarships</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-coast-educators-honoured-with-prestigious-harvard-scholarships</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two NSW South Coast principals, Ruth Winfield and Caroline David, have won the 2026 Harvard Principals Scholarships. Recognised for leadership at Vincentia and Woonona High Schools, they will join a global cohort at Harvard to bring world-class educational research back to the New South Wales public school system. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:10:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Harvard Principals Scholarships, Public Education Foundation, Ruth Winfield, Caroline David, Vincentia High School, Woonona High School, NSW Department of Education, public education Australia, educational leadership, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Harvard Graduate School of Education</media:keywords>
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<title>Kids Alive, Royal Life Saving WA Launch Free CPR Training Amid Rising Child Injuries</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/kids-alive-launch-free-cpr-training-amid-rising-child-injuries</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/kids-alive-launch-free-cpr-training-amid-rising-child-injuries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kids Alive and Royal Life Saving Western Australia have relaunched the Heart Beat Club, offering free online CPR and first aid training for parents and carers throughout May 2026. The initiative addresses the rising rates of child injuries and drowning in Australia by providing essential skills for home emergencies. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 00:03:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CPR training, Kwedu News, free first aid course, Kids Alive, Royal Life Saving WA, Heart Beat Club, child safety Australia, drowning prevention, emergency response, parent education, infant CPR, first aid refreshers</media:keywords>
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<title>Matanda&#45;Moyo Urges End to ‘Adversarial Culture’ Between Prosecutors and Defence Lawyers</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/matanda-moyo-urges-end-to-adversarial-culture-between-prosecutors-and-defence-lawyers</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/matanda-moyo-urges-end-to-adversarial-culture-between-prosecutors-and-defence-lawyers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Prosecutor-General Loice Matanda-Moyo calls for collaboration between prosecutors and defence lawyers, urging ethical conduct, professionalism, and “collaborative independence” to strengthen justice delivery. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:21:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dumisani Ndlovu, Kwedu News  Key Figures: Loice Matanda-Moyo (Prosecutor-General), collaborative independence, prosecutors and defence lawyers, justice delivery, legal training programme, ethical conduct, courtroom performance, professional standards, integrity of justice system</media:keywords>
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<title>Mzembi Granted US$1,000 Bail Pending Judgment in US$2 Million Fraud Case</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mzembi-granted-us1000-bail-pending-judgment-in-us2-million-fraud-case</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mzembi-granted-us1000-bail-pending-judgment-in-us2-million-fraud-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s High Court grants former minister Walter Mzembi US$1,000 bail in a US$2 million fraud case over 2010 FIFA World Cup TV donations, with strict conditions on travel and residence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:26:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dumisani Ndlovu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Walter Mzembi bail, High Court Harare, US$2 million fraud case, Emmanuel Samundombe lawyer  Legal Context: bail conditions Zimbabwe, passport surrender, restricted movement, Harare legal proceedings</media:keywords>
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<title>AG Mabiza Under Fire as Legal Storm Over Constitution Bill Reshapes Succession Debate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mabiza-under-fire-as-legal-storm-over-constitution-bill-reshapes-succession-debate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mabiza-under-fire-as-legal-storm-over-constitution-bill-reshapes-succession-debate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe activist Rutendo Matinyarare accuses Attorney General Virginia Mabiza of misadvising President Mnangagwa on Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3, sparking a legal and political storm that threatens governance, succession dynamics, and regional scrutiny. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 05:48:17 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Matinyarare, Virginia Mabiza, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Constantino Chiwenga</media:keywords>
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<title>32 Journalists Complete First Day of NSSA Safety Health Training in Gweru</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/32-journalists-complete-first-day-of-nssa-safety-health-training-in-gweru</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/32-journalists-complete-first-day-of-nssa-safety-health-training-in-gweru</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least 32 journalists attended the opening day of the Basic Occupational Safety and Health Course (BOSHC) in Gweru on May 4, 2026, organised by the National Social Security Authority of Zimbabwe (NSSA). The training is designed to strengthen media reporting on workplace safety and health issues ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:54 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>BOSHC, NSSA, Gweru, Zimbabwe, thematic focus, occupational safety, workplace health, risk management, compliance, journalism relevance, reporting, awareness, responsible journalism, Dumisani Ndlovu, Kwedu News, Hericommedia</media:keywords>
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<title>Judgment in Marima Kidnapping Cases Postponed again</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/judgment-in-marima-kidnapping-cases-postponed-to-wednesday</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/judgment-in-marima-kidnapping-cases-postponed-to-wednesday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Gokwe Magistrates’ Court has postponed to May 6, 2026 the judgment in two high-profile cases involving a ZPCS officer and ZANU PF youth leader Isheanesu Marima and counterparts accused of kidnapping and torturing commuter operator Calisto Muzofa and CID Detective Bester Tati. All accused deny charges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gokwe Magistrates’ Court, Isheanesu Marima, Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service, ZPCS officer, National Youth Service graduate, ZANU PF Youth League, kidnapping charges, assault charges, malicious damage to property, Calisto Muzofa, commuter omnibus operator, abduction trial, Detective Constable Bester Tati, CID Law and Order, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, CAB3 public hearings, falaka torture, Mutora Business Centre, Florance Mushanduri, Magistrate Thomas Gurajena, organised crimina</media:keywords>
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<title>Breaking News: Malaba Swears In Three Judges Elevated to High Court</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/breaking-news-malaba-swears-in-three-judges-elevated-to-high-court</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/breaking-news-malaba-swears-in-three-judges-elevated-to-high-court</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chief Justice Luke Malaba presided over the swearing‑in of three judges, Custom Kachambwa, Lawrence Murasi and Lilian Hove, who were elevated from the Labour Court to the High Court. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:28:28 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>High Court appointments, Zimbabwe, Dumisani Ndlovu, Hericom Media, Kwedu News, Luke Malabar, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Judges swearing in, Harare</media:keywords>
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<title>Schools to Seek Approval for Cambridge Exams Under New ZIMSEC Policy</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/schools-to-seek-approval-for-cambridge-exams-under-new-zimsec-policy</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/schools-to-seek-approval-for-cambridge-exams-under-new-zimsec-policy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe has introduced a new policy requiring schools to seek Government approval before offering Cambridge exams alongside ZIMSEC. From 2027, ZIMSEC will be compulsory nationwide, with Cambridge treated as a supplementary qualification under strict regulation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 14:33:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Ramaphosa’s Unannounced Mnangagwa Farm Visit Sparks Transparency Questions</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ramaphosas-unannounced-farm-visit-to-mnangagwa-sparks-transparency-questions</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/ramaphosas-unannounced-farm-visit-to-mnangagwa-sparks-transparency-questions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cyril Ramaphosa’s unannounced visit to Emmerson Mnangagwa’s private farm in Kwekwe has triggered scrutiny over transparency and protocol. With no official statements and reports of businessman Paul Tungwarara’s presence, the secretive meeting has raised questions about governance and public accountability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:04:24 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Four Dead in Deadly Shooting Between Inanda Community Patrollers and Suspected Robbers</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/four-dead-in-deadly-shooting-between-inanda-community-patrollers-and-suspected-robbers</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/four-dead-in-deadly-shooting-between-inanda-community-patrollers-and-suspected-robbers</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Africa: Durban police are investigating a fatal shooting in Inanda that left three community patrollers and one suspect dead. Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Mkhwanazi urges community crime-fighting structures to operate within legal frameworks to prevent further loss of life. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:46:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inanda shooting, KwaZulu-Natal police, community patrollers, Durban crime news, SAPS media statement, Bhambayi shooting, Community Police Forum, Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, South African Police Service, crime fighting structures</media:keywords>
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<title>War Veterans Defend Chiwenga, Reject Resignation Calls</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/war-veterans-defends-chiwenga-rejects-resignation-calls</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/war-veterans-defends-chiwenga-rejects-resignation-calls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:45:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Zambia’s RightsCon Cancellation Triggers Global Debate on Rights and Foreign Influence</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zambias-rightscon-cancellation-triggers-global-debate-on-rights-and-foreign-influence</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zambias-rightscon-cancellation-triggers-global-debate-on-rights-and-foreign-influence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zambia’s abrupt cancellation of RightsCon 2026 in Lusaka has triggered global backlash, with organisers and rights groups citing foreign pressure, particularly linked to Taiwan participation and warning of shrinking civic space ahead of elections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:04:22 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zambia, RightsCon 2026, Lusaka, Access Now, China influence, Taiwan, digital rights, civic space, human rights, Africa, internet freedom, Cyber Security Act, Cyber Crimes Act, elections 2026, freedom of expression</media:keywords>
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<title>Baloyi Post Sparks Debate Over Mnangagwa’s Rapid Military Rise</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/baloyi-post-sparks-debate-over-mnangagwas-rapid-military-rise</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/baloyi-post-sparks-debate-over-mnangagwas-rapid-military-rise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Minnie Baloyi’s viral post on her 20‑year military career has ignited debate over fairness in promotions, as comparisons emerge with Sean Mnangagwa’s rapid rise to Lieutenant Colonel. The discussion reflects wider concerns about meritocracy and accountability in Zimbabwe’s institutions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:46:24 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kwedu News, Hericom media, Dumisani Ndlovu, Minnie Baloyi, Sean Mnangagwa, ZNA, Promotion, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Zimbabwe President, military promotion, Zimbabwe, Harare, Second Republic</media:keywords>
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<title>LINA Launches &amp;quot;Our News, Your Voice&amp;quot; Campaign as the World Celebrates Press Freedom Day</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/lina-launches-our-news-your-voice-campaign-as-the-world-celebrates-press-freedom-day</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/lina-launches-our-news-your-voice-campaign-as-the-world-celebrates-press-freedom-day</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LINA has launched the 2026 &quot;Our News, Your Voice&quot; campaign to support Australian public interest journalism, coinciding with World Press Freedom Day. The initiative features matched funding for over 40 independent newsrooms and coincides with LINA’s advocacy for more equitable revenue distribution under the proposed News Bargaining Incentive legislation. Key events include a journalism and democracy townhall hosted by Peter Greste to discuss media diversity and government accountability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 05:46:26 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LINA, Our News Your Voice, public interest journalism, World Press Freedom Day, Australian news media, News Bargaining Incentive, media diversity, independent newsrooms, journalism funding, Peter Greste, Claire Stuchbery, media legislation Australia, community journalism, newsroom donations, Democracy Counts townhall</media:keywords>
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<title>ZCTU Central Region Hosts Subdued May Day Commemorations at Mkoba Stadium</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zctu-central-region-hosts-subdued-may-day-commemorations-at-mkoba-stadium</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zctu-central-region-hosts-subdued-may-day-commemorations-at-mkoba-stadium</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZCTU Central Region marked Workers&#039; Day at Gweru&#039;s Mkoba Stadium with subdued attendance. Member of Parliament for Mkoba South, John Kuka, demanded living wages and social justice, while ZCTU Vice President Valentine Chikosi urged union unity against informalisation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 04:06:33 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZCTU, Delicious Mathuthu, Kwedu News, Hericom Media, Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, May Day Zimbabwe, Workers Day Gweru, Mkoba Stadium, John Kuka, Valentine Chikosi, living wage Zimbabwe, trade unions Zimbabwe, labor rights Zimbabwe, unemployment Zimbabwe, ZCTU Central Region, Gweru news.</media:keywords>
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<title>Four Chinese Nationals Sentenced in South Africa for Possessing R1.5 Million Worth of Illegal Plants</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/four-chinese-nationals-sentenced-for-possessing-r15-million-worth-of-illegal-plants-in-south-africa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/four-chinese-nationals-sentenced-for-possessing-r15-million-worth-of-illegal-plants-in-south-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Springbok Magistrate’s Court has sentenced four individuals for the illegal possession of protected Northern Cape succulent plants valued at R1.5 million. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:40 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kwedu News, Hericommedia, Northern Cape, succulent poaching, Springbok Magistrate’s Court, environmental crime, nature conservation, South African Police Service</media:keywords>
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<title>Israeli Captured Australians Freed, Allege Beatings and Mistreatment</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australians-freed-after-israeli-interception-of-gaza-bound-global-sumud-flotilla-allege-beatings-and-mistreatment</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australians-freed-after-israeli-interception-of-gaza-bound-global-sumud-flotilla-allege-beatings-and-mistreatment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Six Australians detained by Israeli forces in international waters while part of the Global Sumud Flotilla have been released in Crete, Greece, with some hospitalised for injuries. Activists describe violence, sensory deprivation and threats during over 30 hours in custody, as two flotilla leaders remain unaccounted for. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:55:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Global Sumud Flotilla, Australians detained Israel, Gaza aid flotilla, Ethan Floyd, Zack Schofield, Neve O&#039;Connor, Israeli interception Crete, Gaza humanitarian aid</media:keywords>
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<title>Zvishavane Marks Workers’ Day With Pool Tournament, Celebrating Community</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zvishavane-marks-workers-day-with-pool-tournament-celebrating-community</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zvishavane-marks-workers-day-with-pool-tournament-celebrating-community</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zvishavane Pool Association celebrated Workers’ Day with a Pool Tournament. The event celebrated the by promoting mental health, social cohesion, and community unity among diverse labor sectors, including the mining industry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 13:25:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zvishavane Pool Association, Workers’ Day Zimbabwe, International Workers&#039; Day 2026, Zvishavane community events, workplace mental health Zimbabwe, Mega Mining and Milling, Zimbabwe Public Service Commission, recreational sports and labor, social cohesion Zvishavane, Pastor Nyasha Mhazo</media:keywords>
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<title>Feminists Call for Justice and Inclusion in Zimbabwe’s Lithium Growth</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/feminists-call-for-justice-and-inclusion-in-zimbabwes-lithium-growth</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/feminists-call-for-justice-and-inclusion-in-zimbabwes-lithium-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Feminist advocates and grassroots leaders in Bikita call for a gender-responsive approach to the lithium mining boom, demanding land rights protection and a just energy transition. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:26:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe mining, lithium mining Bikita, feminist energy justice, SHINE Collab, Dr Mela Chiponda, critical minerals, green energy transition, women land rights, Vatombe community</media:keywords>
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<title>Crime Stoppers Queensland Overhauls Model to Prioritize Digital Outreach and Scalability</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/crime-stoppers-queensland-overhauls-model-to-prioritize-digital-outreach-and-scalability</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/crime-stoppers-queensland-overhauls-model-to-prioritize-digital-outreach-and-scalability</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Crime Stoppers Queensland is transitioning from a 30-year volunteer committee model to a centralised digital framework to adapt to modern reporting trends and regulatory requirements. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 05:09:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Crime Stoppers Queensland, David Hansen, anonymous reporting, Queensland Police, community safety, digital transformation, volunteer ambassadors, crime prevention</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Marks May Day With Renewed Push for Workers’ Protection and Inclusive Growth</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-marks-may-day-with-renewed-push-for-workers-protection-and-inclusive-growth</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-marks-may-day-with-renewed-push-for-workers-protection-and-inclusive-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Government has pledged stronger labour protections, wage reforms and workplace safety as Zimbabwe celebrates May Day in Gweru. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 04:38:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>May Day, workers rights Zimbabwe, Edgar Moyo, labour policy Zimbabwe, ZCTU Gweru, employment wages Zimbabwe, occupational safety Zimbabwe, child labour Zimbabwe, social protection Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Thiess, Yilgarn Iron in Agreement to Revive Koolyanobbing Iron Production</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/thiess-yilgarn-iron-in-agreement-to-revive-koolyanobbing-iron-production</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/thiess-yilgarn-iron-in-agreement-to-revive-koolyanobbing-iron-production</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global mining services provider Thiess has signed a contract with Yilgarn Iron to restart iron ore production in Western Australia’s historic Koolyanobbing district. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:50:40 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thiess, Yilgarn Iron, Koolyanobbing, Western Australia mining, mining services agreement, iron ore, David Paull, Fergus Campbell, David Greig</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Families Demand Action After Israel Intercepts Humanitarian Aid Flotilla</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-families-demand-action-after-israel-intercepts-humanitarian-aid-flotilla</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-families-demand-action-after-israel-intercepts-humanitarian-aid-flotilla</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Families and lawyers of six Australians held by Israeli forces after an aid flotilla interception in international waters criticize the Australian government&#039;s silence and allege violations of maritime law. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 02:12:33 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Global Sumud Flotilla, Rising Tide, Israeli interception, international waters, Australian humanitarian volunteers, maritime law, Gaza aid, Ethan Floyd, Bernadette Zaydan</media:keywords>
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<title>Mnangagwa Son’s Army Promotion Sparks Constitutional Clash: Prof. Madhuku</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-sons-army-promotion-sparks-constitutional-clash</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-sons-army-promotion-sparks-constitutional-clash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A legal and political clash has erupted over President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s decision to promote his son, Sean Mnangagwa, to lieutenant‑colonel in the Zimbabwe National Army. Constitutional law expert Lovemore Madhuku argues the move breaches conflict‑of‑interest principles, insisting the President should have recused himself. Presidential spokesperson George Charamba counters that the promotion was lawful. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:03:42 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Teacher Fired Over Classroom Protest as Wage Disputes Escalate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/teacher-fired-over-classroom-protest-as-wage-disputes-escalate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/teacher-fired-over-classroom-protest-as-wage-disputes-escalate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A secondary school teacher in Matabeleland North, Bridget Dliwayo, has been dismissed after sharing a classroom selfie holding a placard protesting low wages. The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education found her guilty of misconduct under the Public Service Regulations following her participation in an online protest organised by ARTUZ. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:02:09 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Workers Mark May Day Under Strain: NDWG</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-workers-mark-may-day-under-strain-as-unemployment-and-poor-conditions-bite</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-workers-mark-may-day-under-strain-as-unemployment-and-poor-conditions-bite</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The NDWG warns of eroded living standards and weakened labour representation, urging urgent reforms to restore dignity and strengthen workplace protections. Zimbabwean workers yesterday commemorated Labour Day amid economic hardship, with unions citing poor wages, insecure contracts and high unemployment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:01:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Nepean By&#45;Election: Greens Candidate Dr Sianan Healy Urges Voters to Back Bolder Future</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nepean-by-election-greens-candidate-dr-sianan-healy-urges-voters-to-back-bolder-future</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nepean-by-election-greens-candidate-dr-sianan-healy-urges-voters-to-back-bolder-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dr Sianan Healy, Greens candidate for the Nepean by-election, calls on voters to address housing insecurity and environmental protection by challenging the major parties this Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nepean by-election, Sianan Healy, Greens, Southern Peninsula, Victoria politics, housing crisis, environmental protection, Bunurong Country</media:keywords>
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<title>LINA Launches &amp;quot;Our News, Your Voice&amp;quot;  Fund Raising  Campaign </title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/independent-publishers-warn-of-concentrated-media-as-crowdfunding-drive-is-launched</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/independent-publishers-warn-of-concentrated-media-as-crowdfunding-drive-is-launched</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 40 independent digital newsrooms across Australia launch the &quot;Our News, Your Voice&quot; campaign to secure funding for local journalism and community infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:30:17 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>independent news, public interest journalism, LINA, Australia media, Our News Your Voice, media bargaining code, journalism funding, World Press Freedom Day</media:keywords>
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<title>Six Australians Detained by Israeli Navy, Intercepts Global Sumud Flotilla in International Waters Near Crete</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/six-australians-detained-by-israeli-navy-intercepts-global-sumud-flotilla-in-international-waters-near-crete</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/six-australians-detained-by-israeli-navy-intercepts-global-sumud-flotilla-in-international-waters-near-crete</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israeli forces seized multiple boats from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla more than 1,000km from Gaza, detaining at least six named Australian activists, families plead for government action while organisers condemn the move as piracy and illegal under international law. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:44:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Global Sumud Flotilla, Australians detained Israel, Gaza flotilla interception 2026, Zack Schofield flotilla, Bianca Webb-Pullman, Neve O&#039;Connor Gaza, Ethan Floyd flotilla, Israeli navy intercept Crete, Penny Wong Australian citizens Gaza, humanitarian aid flotilla Gaza</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Embassy Issues Safety Advisory to Nationals in South Africa Amid Xenophobic Tensions</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-embassy-issues-safety-advisory-to-nationals-in-south-africa-amid-xenophobic-tensions</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-embassy-issues-safety-advisory-to-nationals-in-south-africa-amid-xenophobic-tensions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Embassy warns citizens in South Africa to stay vigilant and limit movements following reports of disturbing demonstrations targeting foreign nationals, as anti-immigration protests by groups like March and March and Operation Dudula continue in major cities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:25:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe embassy advisory South Africa, xenophobic attacks South Africa 2026, anti-foreigner protests South Africa, Operation Dudula March and March, Zimbabweans in South Africa safety, Cyril Ramaphosa xenophobia warning, illegal immigration protests South Africa, East London, Zimbabweans displaced, Pretoria Johannesburg anti-migrant march</media:keywords>
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<title>Junction Pool Club Maintains Unbeaten Run in Zvishavane League</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/junction-pool-club-maintains-unbeaten-run-in-zvishavane-league</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/junction-pool-club-maintains-unbeaten-run-in-zvishavane-league</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:58 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
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<title>TelOne FC Fires Maruwa After Winless Season Start</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/telone-fc-coach-maruwa-part-ways-after-poor-start-to-season</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/telone-fc-coach-maruwa-part-ways-after-poor-start-to-season</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League club TelOne Football Club has fired head coach Herbert Maruwa, thanking him for his service while appointing assistant Charles Mutero as interim coach. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:00:24 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Herbert Maruwa, TelOne FC coach departure, TelOne Football Club, Herbert Maruwa sacked, Charles Mutero interim coach, Zimbabwe Premier League, TelOne parts ways with Maruwa, Gweru football club coach change 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>South Africa Faces Renewed Xenophobic Attacks and Anti&#45;Foreigner Protests</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-faces-renewed-xenophobic-attacks-and-anti-foreigner-protests</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-faces-renewed-xenophobic-attacks-and-anti-foreigner-protests</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ongoing protests and violence against foreign nationals in South Africa, led by groups like Operation Dudula and March and March, have sparked government crackdown promises and international condemnation amid economic frustrations and election pressures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 21:23:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South Africa xenophobia, anti-foreigner protests, Operation Dudula, March and March, Cyril Ramaphosa xenophobia, attacks on migrants South Africa, Ghana protest South Africa, illegal immigration South Africa, xenophobic violence 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Govt Contractor &amp;apos;Shine On&amp;apos; Force Workers Clean Sewage With Bare Hands</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/no-gloves-no-mercy-govt-contractor-shine-on-makes-workers-clean-sewage-with-bare-hands</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/no-gloves-no-mercy-govt-contractor-shine-on-makes-workers-clean-sewage-with-bare-hands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bare hands in toilet bowls, no gloves, no detergent, just water, desperation and disease. Investigation has exposed disturbing allegations of worker exploitation at Shine On, a Midlands-based cleaning contractor holding lucrative government tenders. Employees, including elderly staff, say they are forced to scrub toilets and sanitation facilities with bare hands, no gloves, no detergents and only cold water, leaving them vulnerable to infection and disease. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:07:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Joshua Nkomo Peace Marathon Sparks Reflection on Meaning of Peace: Baya</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/joshua-nkomo-peace-marathon-sparks-reflection-on-meaning-of-peace-baya</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/joshua-nkomo-peace-marathon-sparks-reflection-on-meaning-of-peace-baya</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Joshua Nkomo Peace Marathon sparks debate on the meaning of peace, with writer Raisedon Baya urging Zimbabweans to see peace as justice, opportunity, and livelihoods—not silence or mere stabilit ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:10:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Midlands Minister Urges Anti&#45;Drug Campaigns Targeting Tertiary Institutions</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-minister-urges-anti-drug-campaigns-targeting-tertiary-institutions</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-minister-urges-anti-drug-campaigns-targeting-tertiary-institutions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:50:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Judgment Day Set for Marima in Gokwe Kidnapping and Assault Case</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/judgment-day-set-for-marima-in-dual-kidnapping-and-assault-cases</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/judgment-day-set-for-marima-in-dual-kidnapping-and-assault-cases</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Gokwe Magistrates’ Court is set to deliver judgment on Monday, May 4, 2026, on the abduction and torture case involving ZPCS officer Isheanesu Marima and associates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:15:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>LinkedIn Turns 23, APAC Director to Headline Melbourne SME Summit</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/linkedin-turns-23-apac-director-to-headline-melbourne-sme-summit</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/linkedin-turns-23-apac-director-to-headline-melbourne-sme-summit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LinkedIn strategist Kylie Chown will mark LinkedIn&#039;s 23rd anniversary by launching Local Link in Melbourne, featuring LinkedIn APAC Director Susan Canny on AI integration for SMEs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:45:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LinkedIn 23rd anniversary, Melbourne business event, SME AI strategy, Local Link networking, Susan Canny, Kylie Chown, modern selling, small business mental health, digital networking</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Parliamentary Anti&#45;Indigenous Racism Public Hearings Begin</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-parliamentary-anti-indigenous-racism-public-hearings-begins</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-parliamentary-anti-indigenous-racism-public-hearings-begins</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs commences interstate hearings in Sydney to investigate the prevalence and impact of racism and violence against First Nations people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:28:20 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, Parliament, First Nations, racism inquiry, Sydney hearings, Aboriginal affairs, Torres Strait Islander, social justice, veteran affairs</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Sables Return to Chaplin High to Inspire Next Generation of Rugby Talent</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-sables-return-to-chaplin-high-to-inspire-next-generation-of-rugby-talent</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-sables-return-to-chaplin-high-to-inspire-next-generation-of-rugby-talent</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ World Cup bound Zimbabwe Sables return to Chaplin High School in Gweru on 30 April 2026 for a special meet-and-greet with schools in the Midlands Province. Building on their 2024 coaching clinic and trophy presentation, the visit aims to mentor young players and promote rugby development amid the team&#039;s resurgence toward the 2027 Rugby World Cup. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:56:54 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sables Chaplin High School, Zimbabwe Sables visit Midlands, Sables meet and greet schools, Zimbabwe rugby development, Chaplin High School rugby, Midlands Rugby Board, Darren Levendale, Sables inspire youth, Zimbabwe national rugby team, Rugby Afrique Trophy Chaplin</media:keywords>
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<title>Chatunga Mugabe Fined R600K, Deported as Hyde Park Shooting Case Comes to an End</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chatunga-mugabe-fined-r600k-deported-as-hyde-park-shooting-case-comes-to-an-end</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chatunga-mugabe-fined-r600k-deported-as-hyde-park-shooting-case-comes-to-an-end</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe was fined R600,000 and ordered deported from South Africa on Wednesday after pleading guilty to firearm and immigration offences linked to a February shooting at his Johannesburg home that injured a worker. His cousin received a three-year jail term for attempted murder. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:17:27 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chatunga Mugabe, Bellarmine Mugabe, Hyde Park shooting, Mugabe son deportation, South Africa court judgment, Tobias Matonhodze, Alexandra Magistrates Court, Robert Mugabe son, Johannesburg shooting, Zimbabwe deportation  5 posts  42 web pages</media:keywords>
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<title>EVERY COMMUNITY NEEDS ITS OWN STORY TOLD</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/every-community-needs-its-own-story-told</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/every-community-needs-its-own-story-told</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
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<title>Don&amp;apos;t walk away from the Australian public, PM: tax big gas greed &#45; Australian Conservation Foundation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/dont-walk-away-from-the-australian-public-pm-tax-big-gas-greed-australian-conservation-foundation</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/dont-walk-away-from-the-australian-public-pm-tax-big-gas-greed-australian-conservation-foundation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian Conservation Foundation slams PM Albanese for ruling out a gas exports tax, accusing the government of shielding “big gas greed” while Australians bear rising costs and climate impacts. ACF says a 25% tax could raise $17B annually to fund free public transport and clean energy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Social Welfare Officer Choto Acquitted in Gweru Wheat Diversion Case</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/social-welfare-officer-choto-acquitted-in-gweru-wheat-diversion-case</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/social-welfare-officer-choto-acquitted-in-gweru-wheat-diversion-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Gweru magistrate has acquitted social welfare officer Maureen Choto (43) and Vungu RDC Ward 10 Councillor Sony Chitarata, along with five co-accused, of charges relating to the alleged diversion of drought relief grain. The group had been accused of siphoning 373 bags of wheat worth US$11,190 from a government relief consignment distributed through the Grain Marketing Board.

The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC) alleged Choto failed to account for the missing wheat after receiving 1,978 bags in December 2025. However, the case collapsed when key witnesses failed to implicate the accused, and no formal complaints were lodged by beneficiaries. Magistrate Sam Chitumwa ruled that the State had not provided sufficient evidence, leading to the acquittal.

The matter, which dragged on for over a year, had spotlighted accountability in food aid distribution during drought relief efforts. Public prosecutor Fredrick Matsheza represented the State. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:06:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Chiwenga, Kandishaya Clash in Biblical Interpretations Over Leadership Tenure Debate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chiwenga-and-kandishaya-clash-in-biblical-interpretations-over-leadership-tenure-debate</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and ZANU-PF Youth League Deputy Commissar Taurai Kandishaya have delivered contrasting interpretations of the biblical story of King Hezekiah, sparking subtle tension over leadership continuity. Chiwenga, speaking in Murewa, cautioned that Hezekiah’s extended years brought “war and suffering,” warning against prolonging tenure. Kandishaya, however, emphasized Eliakim’s dependence on Hezekiah’s reign, urging prayers for the longevity of superiors as vital for institutional stability and personal survival. Though neither directly addressed the other, their divergent messages—delivered within days—reflect differing perspectives on leadership extension amid Zimbabwe’s constitutional reform debates. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:04:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Diversity Council Australia Launches Cultural Intelligence Training to Address Workplace Polarisation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/diversity-council-australia-launches-cultural-intelligence-training-to-address-workplace-polarisation</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/diversity-council-australia-launches-cultural-intelligence-training-to-address-workplace-polarisation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Diversity Council Australia (DCA) has launched two new training programs to strengthen cultural intelligence and foster inclusion in workplaces facing rising social tension and cultural complexity. Announced on April 28, 2026, the initiatives—Leading with Cultural Intelligence for senior leaders and Cultural Intelligence for Multicultural and Multifaith Teams for employees—equip organisations with practical tools to manage conflict, build inclusive teams, and improve cross-cultural communication. Delivered both in-person and online, the programs respond to growing demand as workplaces navigate divisions driven by global conflict, misinformation, and identity-based discrimination. CEO Catherine Hunter emphasised that cultural intelligence is now a core leadership capability, essential for turning diversity into innovation and workplace cohesion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:32:10 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>UNSW Secures Landmark Role in Venice Biennale 2026</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/unsw-secures-landmark-role-in-venice-biennale-2026</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/unsw-secures-landmark-role-in-venice-biennale-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UNSW has been named Education Partner for Australia’s Venice Biennale 2026 showcase, delivering global programs, publications, and student placements. Led by artist Khaled Sabsabi, the collaboration with Creative Australia cements UNSW’s role in cultural leadership and international art education. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:20:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Govt Urged to Sustain Funding for Community Newspapers to Bridge Rural Information Gap</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/govt-urged-to-sustain-funding-for-community-newspapers-to-bridge-rural-information-gap</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/govt-urged-to-sustain-funding-for-community-newspapers-to-bridge-rural-information-gap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ BULAWAYO – Government has been urged to maintain consistent funding for community newspapers and continue printing hard copies to ensure vital information reaches rural communities with limited digital access.


Speaking after touring the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services pavilion at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair 2026, Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Media and Broadcasting Services chairperson Vincent Sihlabo said print media remains a critical communication tool for marginalised communities.


Sihlabo also visited the stand of New Ziana, which publishes eight provincial community newspapers across the country, including Chaminuka, Ilanga, Indonsakusa, Nehanda Guardian, Pungwe News, Masvingo Star, Telegraph and Times.

Sihlabo said community newspapers play a key role in bridging the communication gap between government and citizens, particularly in remote areas.


“These publications communicate in local languages and effectively disseminate government programmes,” he said.
While acknowledging the growth of digital platforms, he cautioned against a rapid shift away from traditional print media.
“We have to embrace digital, but we must not move too quickly and leave communities behind,” Sihlabo said, noting that newspapers are often shared among multiple readers in rural areas, amplifying their reach.

He commended New Ziana for continuing to print and distribute newspapers in areas with poor network coverage, describing the model as inclusive and practical.
“In areas where connectivity is a challenge, printed copies ensure communities remain informed and connected,” he said.
Sihlabo also called on stakeholders and communities to support government efforts to fund the publications, many of which are distributed free of charge.

Warning against abandoning print prematurely, Sihlabo stressed the importance of a balanced strategy that integrates both digital and traditional media.


“Abruptly phasing out hard copies would exclude vulnerable populations,” he said.


Community newspapers in Zimbabwe remain vital grassroots communication tools, particularly in rural areas where access to mainstream and digital media is limited. Published in local languages, they provide accessible information on government programmes, public health, agriculture and community development.


Experts say such platforms also strengthen social cohesion, preserve cultural identity and encourage citizen participation.
As Zimbabwe modernises its information systems, Sihlabo emphasised that combining digital innovation with traditional print media will be key to ensuring no community is left behind. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:12:33 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Victoria must prioritise fiscal discipline as cost&#45;of&#45;living pressures rise &#45; The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/victoria-must-prioritise-fiscal-discipline-as-cost-of-living-pressures-rise-the-victorian-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/victoria-must-prioritise-fiscal-discipline-as-cost-of-living-pressures-rise-the-victorian-chamber-of-commerce-and-industry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) has urged the State Government to show restraint in its upcoming Budget, warning that broad, untargeted spending risks adding to debt without delivering lasting benefits. With global uncertainty rising and inflation expected to climb, VCCI says support should be disciplined, targeted, and temporary. While free and discounted public transport offers relief for some commuters, the Chamber argues such measures are costly, unevenly distributed, and risk becoming permanent commitments. Chief Executive Sally Curtain stressed that Victoria’s recovery depends on creating conditions for business growth, not adding further debt, and called for strong, responsible economic management to restore confidence ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:45:17 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Parents Turn to ‘Dr TikTok’ and AI as Cost Pressures Reshape Healthcare Choices</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/parents-turn-to-dr-tiktok-and-ai-as-cost-pressures-reshape-healthcare-choices</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/parents-turn-to-dr-tiktok-and-ai-as-cost-pressures-reshape-healthcare-choices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian parents are turning to TikTok, Instagram, and AI for health advice as rising costs reshape care choices, with experts warning of misinformation risks and urging safe, evidence-based digital health solutions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:46:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Australia Faces 300,000 Construction Worker Shortfall as Labour Firm Expands Operations</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-faces-300000-construction-worker-shortfall-as-labour-firm-expands-operations</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-faces-300000-construction-worker-shortfall-as-labour-firm-expands-operations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australia’s construction industry is bracing for a severe workforce shortage, with up to 300,000 workers needed by 2027. The Infrastructure Australia 2025 Market Capacity Report projects a deficit of 126,000 tradespeople and labourers by mid-2027, as demand for over 521,000 workers surges across housing, infrastructure, and energy projects tied to the net-zero transition. Labour recruitment firm Fast Labour Hire is scaling up operations nationwide — including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Geelong, and Adelaide — to meet demand, placing more than 2,000 vetted workers annually and offering 24/7 availability to prevent project delays. Analysts warn shortages are now the primary constraint on delivery timelines and cost control, while Fast Labour Hire’s partnerships with major contractors and triple ISO certification position it as a key workforce supplier. Experts caution that without reliable labour pipelines, companies risk stalled projects and escalating costs, underscoring the need for coordinated industry and policy responses. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:46:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Every Minute Counts: European Allergy Body Demands Urgent School Safety Reforms</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/every-minute-counts-european-allergy-body-demands-urgent-school-safety-reforms</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/every-minute-counts-european-allergy-body-demands-urgent-school-safety-reforms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) has warned that children at risk of anaphylaxis remain inadequately protected in schools. Speaking at Spain’s Congress of Deputies, EAACI President María José Torres endorsed a joint manifesto with Spanish allergy and immunology associations, highlighting critical gaps in preparedness. The manifesto calls for mandatory staff training, standardised response protocols, individualised care plans, and stronger coordination between health and education authorities. EAACI stressed that inconsistent responses mean a child’s survival can depend on chance, urging governments to move from policy to enforcement to prevent avoidable deaths. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:39:35 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Rtd General  Chiwenga Delivers Scripture&#45;Laced Message Amid Constitutional Debate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/rtd-general-chiwenga-delivers-scripture-laced-message-amid-constitutional-debate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/rtd-general-chiwenga-delivers-scripture-laced-message-amid-constitutional-debate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s spiritual address in Murewa used scripture to caution against leaders clinging to power, echoing tensions over Zimbabwe’s proposed constitutional amendments that could reshape succession and extend presidential terms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:18:53 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Trevor Ncube Pushes for Unified Opposition, Calls for Action on Constitutional Amendment</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/trevor-ncube-pushes-for-unified-opposition-calls-for-action-on-constitutional-amendment</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/trevor-ncube-pushes-for-unified-opposition-calls-for-action-on-constitutional-amendment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Trevor Ncube, Alpha Media Holdings board chair, has issued a firm critique of ZANU PF, saying the ruling party is no longer capable of internal reform and has become entrenched across political and economic institutions. Writing on X, he argued the system fosters self-interest and has normalized declining public administration standards. Ncube called for comprehensive transformation, not gradual reform. He urged citizens to oppose Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 by sending written objections to the Clerk of Parliament by 17 May, and to engage MPs on their positions. His comments add to debate on governance and constitutional reform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:12:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>ATO Warns Australians Against Tax Misinformation as Filing Season Begins</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ato-warns-australians-against-tax-misinformation-as-filing-season-begins</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/ato-warns-australians-against-tax-misinformation-as-filing-season-begins</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ATO has issued a warning about misleading tax advice spreading online during filing season. Assistant Commissioner Anita Challen said social media and AI platforms are driving misinformation, and taxpayers remain liable for penalties even if they followed inaccurate tips. The ATO stressed three rules for deductions: the expense must relate to earning income, be personally paid without reimbursement, and be supported by records like receipts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:40:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Allegations Emerge Over Gold Mining Proceeds and Shareholder Benefits</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/allegations-emerge-over-gold-mining-proceeds-and-shareholder-benefits</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/allegations-emerge-over-gold-mining-proceeds-and-shareholder-benefits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Confidential file raises concerns over alleged unauthorised gold extraction and related financial activities involving Botha Gold Mine.

The confidential file suggests a potential link between mining proceeds and the acquisition of vehicles distributed to shareholders, following a company statement confirming that such vehicles were handed over during a ceremony held in January 2026 at FaraMatsi Toyota. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:27:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Stronger Smarter Institute Expands Education Model Into National Leadership Dialogue</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/stronger-smarter-institute-expands-education-model-into-national-leadership-dialogue</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/stronger-smarter-institute-expands-education-model-into-national-leadership-dialogue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Stronger Smarter Institute hosts the Stronger Smarter Together Summit in Brisbane (May 7–8), expanding its education philosophy into national leadership, policy and social development. Featuring Chris Sarra, Peter Yu and Terri Janke, the event explores “relational sovereignty,” Indigenous leadership, and themes of identity, belonging and inclusion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:04:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Banks Push RBZ to Ease Policy as High Interest Rates Choke Credit Growth</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/banks-push-rbz-to-ease-policy-as-high-interest-rates-choke-credit-growth</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/banks-push-rbz-to-ease-policy-as-high-interest-rates-choke-credit-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s banks are pressing the RBZ to lower its 35% policy rate, saying restrictive monetary conditions are limiting credit and slowing recovery despite stabilised inflation. Industry leaders warn that affordable financing is critical to support growth in manufacturing and retail. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:48:09 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Dementia Australia Auctions Iconic Neighbours Portrait for Charity</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/dementia-australia-auctions-iconic-neighbours-portrait-for-charity</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/dementia-australia-auctions-iconic-neighbours-portrait-for-charity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dementia Australia has launched an online fundraising auction featuring the iconic Mrs Mangel portrait from Neighbours, a nostalgic piece of television history remembered by fans since the 1980s. Donated by actress Annie Jones in honour of her late mother, the framed artwork is one of only two replicas ever made and the only one signed by multiple cast members, including ambassador Takaya Honda. Verified with authenticity certificates, the auction runs until May 4, 2026, on eBay, with proceeds supporting Dementia Australia’s programs for the 446,000 Australians living with dementia. Organisers say the initiative blends cultural nostalgia with urgent health advocacy, highlighting dementia as the nation’s leading cause of death. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:36:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Government Revises Land Tenure Fees Following Pressure from War Veterans</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-revises-land-tenure-fees-following-pressure-from-war-veterans</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-revises-land-tenure-fees-following-pressure-from-war-veterans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe has revised its land tenure pricing framework, granting war veterans and civil servants major discounts to improve tenure security and agricultural productivity. The Mnangagwa government’s concessionary model, aligned with land reform goals, addresses discontent over steep fees and promises reimbursements for earlier payments ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:26:54 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Memorial Service to Highlight Australia’s Rising Suicide Toll This ANZAC Weekend</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/memorial-service-to-highlight-australias-rising-suicide-toll-this-anzac-weekend</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/memorial-service-to-highlight-australias-rising-suicide-toll-this-anzac-weekend</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sydney’s Wesley LifeForce Suicide Memorial Service will honour Australians lost to suicide, as new figures reveal 3,307 deaths in 2024—nine per day. Held during ANZAC weekend at ICC Sydney, the event underscores urgent calls for national action, remembrance, and community connection, with sunflowers symbolising resilience and hope. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:04:40 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>A Lifeline of Hope: The Dube Couple’s Mission to Restore Dignity in Forgotten Villages</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/a-lifeline-of-hope-the-dube-couples-mission-to-restore-dignity-in-forgotten-villages</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/a-lifeline-of-hope-the-dube-couples-mission-to-restore-dignity-in-forgotten-villages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In Munyanyi Village, Shurugwi, where poverty and caregiving burdens weigh heavily on elderly residents, a steady lifeline has emerged through the philanthropy of Engineer Mncedisi Dube and Ambassador Smelly Dube. Their initiative, S &amp; M Hand of Compassion, delivers monthly food hampers and essentials to vulnerable households across the Midlands Province, offering not just sustenance but renewed hope. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:52:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Victorian Social Housing Plan Welcomed, But More Needed — Advocates</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/victorian-social-housing-plan-welcomed-but-more-needed-advocates</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/victorian-social-housing-plan-welcomed-but-more-needed-advocates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Advocates have welcomed the Victorian Government’s $860 million investment to build 7,000 new social housing properties, but warn it falls far short of addressing the state’s housing crisis. The Council to Homeless Persons says the funding will help families on waiting lists and those experiencing homelessness, yet with 39,000 people in urgent need and research showing 8,000 homes must be built annually over the next decade, the pledge covers only a fraction of demand. Advocates are urging a long-term strategy that balances both public and community housing to ensure safe, stable accommodation for all residents. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:12:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe, Botswana Move to Scrap Passports in Favour of ID</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-botswana-move-to-scrap-passports-in-favour-of-id</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-botswana-move-to-scrap-passports-in-favour-of-id</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe and Botswana have agreed to ease cross-border travel by allowing citizens to use national identity cards instead of passports. Announced at the 5th Bi-National Commission, the phased plan will begin with border communities, reflecting both nations’ shared heritage, economic ties, and commitment to deeper regional cooperation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:04:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Second kidnapping, assault trial date set for ZPCS officer Marima</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/trial-date-set-for-zps-officer-marima-over-kidnapping-and-assault-gokwe-man</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/trial-date-set-for-zps-officer-marima-over-kidnapping-and-assault-gokwe-man</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer, Isheanesu Marima, and six co-accused have been remanded in custody to April 27, 2026, for a possible trial in Gokwe. The group is accused of kidnapping and assaulting commuter operator Calisto Muzofa after he refused to pay an illegal “rank affiliation fee” at Gokwe bus terminus. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:39:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Sydney Man Arrested Over Alleged $1.5 Million NDIS Fraud</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/sydney-man-arrested-over-alleged-15-million-ndis-fraud</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/sydney-man-arrested-over-alleged-15-million-ndis-fraud</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Sydney man has been arrested over an alleged $1.5 million NDIS fraud, accused of submitting 80 false claims affecting 22 participants. The AFP-led Fraud Fusion Taskforce uncovered links to organised crime, with the suspect facing 32 charges carrying up to 10 years’ jail each. Authorities say the case underscores national efforts to protect vulnerable Australians and disrupt criminal exploitation of government programs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:20:36 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>NDIS Set for Major Overhaul as Government Moves to Curb Costs, Tighten Eligibility and Restore “Social Licence”</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ndis-set-for-major-overhaul-as-government-moves-to-curb-costs-tighten-eligibility-and-restore-social-licence</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/ndis-set-for-major-overhaul-as-government-moves-to-curb-costs-tighten-eligibility-and-restore-social-licence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Minister Mark Butler has unveiled major reforms to the NDIS, warning the scheme risks failure without urgent action. Changes include replacing diagnosis-based access with functional assessments, cutting projected participants from 900,000 to 600,000, and reducing annual spending growth from 8% to 5-6%. Social participation budgets will drop from $31k to $26k. The reforms target a $13bn four-year cost blowout and widespread fraud exposed by the Fraud Fusion Taskforce. A digital payment system and mandatory provider registration will boost oversight. The government will also invest $200m in an Inclusive Communities Fund and $3bn in aged care. Legislation is due in the upcoming Budget sittings ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:58:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Travel Confidence Rebounds as Australians Embrace Affordable Getaways Despite Fuel Challenges</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/travel-confidence-rebounds-as-australians-embrace-affordable-getaways-despite-fuel-challenges</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/travel-confidence-rebounds-as-australians-embrace-affordable-getaways-despite-fuel-challenges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australians are regaining confidence in travel following the March fuel crisis, with a new Reflections Holidays survey showing a 4.2 percent rise in sentiment. While fuel costs still influence most travellers, many are adapting by choosing shorter, more affordable getaways closer to home. Bookings have stabilised, cancellations declined, and camping or caravan holidays remain popular budget-friendly options. Reflections Holidays has introduced fuel offset vouchers to further support guests, signalling resilience and gradual recovery in domestic tourism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:51:26 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>ZANU PF Activists Denied Bail Over Risk of Witness Interference, Abscond</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/high-court-denies-bail-to-zpcs-officer-and-zanu-pf-activists-in-alleged-cid-kidnapping-and-torture-case</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/high-court-denies-bail-to-zpcs-officer-and-zanu-pf-activists-in-alleged-cid-kidnapping-and-torture-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three ZANU PF activists — including serving ZPCS officer Isheanesu Benjamin Marima — have been denied bail by the High Court in Masvingo, with Justice Christopher Dube-Banda ruling that the seriousness of the charges and risk of witness interference made them unsuitable for release. The trio, accused of kidnapping and torturing police officer Beaster Tati during Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 hearings in Gokwe, were remanded in custody at Gokwe Prison. Their trial is set to begin on April 28, 2026, under charges of kidnapping and assault, while two other suspects remain at large. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:02:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Australia’s Human Rights Record Faces Major Scrutiny at National Press Club</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-human-rights-record-faces-major-scrutiny-at-national-press-club</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-human-rights-record-faces-major-scrutiny-at-national-press-club</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australia’s human rights record came under sharp scrutiny at the National Press Club, where legal experts, advocates, and policymakers debated the country’s compliance with international obligations. The discussion highlighted concerns over treatment of asylum seekers, Indigenous rights, disability inclusion, and press freedom, while also examining reforms needed to strengthen accountability and align national policies with global human rights standards. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:13:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>UNSW Launches National Hub to Tackle Solar Panel Waste</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/unsw-launches-national-hub-to-tackle-solar-panel-waste</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/unsw-launches-national-hub-to-tackle-solar-panel-waste</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australia’s UNSW has launched the ARC Hub for Photovoltaic Solar Panel Recycling and Sustainability, a national initiative funded by a A$5 million ARC grant. The hub aims to tackle end-of-life solar panel waste, predicted to reach 100,000 tonnes annually by 2030, by developing recycling technologies, strengthening policy frameworks, and building a circular economy. By recovering valuable materials like glass, silicon, silver, and copper, the hub seeks to reduce landfill, create jobs, and enhance Australia’s clean energy sector. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:39:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>ZANU&#45;PF Youth Activist, Prison Officer Marima in Fresh Kidnapping Storm</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zanu-pf-youth-activist-prison-officer-marima-in-fresh-kidnapping-storm</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zanu-pf-youth-activist-prison-officer-marima-in-fresh-kidnapping-storm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officer and alleged ZANU-PF youth activist, Isheanesu Marima, is facing fresh kidnapping and assault charges after allegedly attacking a commuter operator at Gokwe bus terminus. Marima, jointly charged with six accomplices, is accused of extortion, kidnapping, and coordinated assault, using the same violent modus operandi as in a pending case remanded at the end of April 2026 involving a CID officer. The case has intensified scrutiny on politically connected syndicates accused of controlling rural transport ranks through violence and extortion, raising questions about accountability within the security sector. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:59:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Breaking Barriers in the Soil – How a Shurugwi Farmer Is Redefining Disability and Rural Agriculture</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/breaking-barriers-in-the-soil-how-a-shurugwi-farmer-is-redefining-disability-and-rural-agriculture</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/breaking-barriers-in-the-soil-how-a-shurugwi-farmer-is-redefining-disability-and-rural-agriculture</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In Shurugwi’s Dorset Resettlement Area, farmer Tryagain Ncube defies disability-related barriers to become the best-performing farmer, showcasing resilience, climate-smart agriculture, and the urgent need for inclusive rural development in Zimbabwe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:09:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Patrick Chinamasa, Zanu PF Youth League reject the controversial US$3.6 million donation to MPs.</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/patrick-chinamasa-zanu-pf-youth-league-reject--the-controversial-us36-million-donation-to-mps</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/patrick-chinamasa-zanu-pf-youth-league-reject--the-controversial-us36-million-donation-to-mps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZANU PF faces internal turmoil as Patrick Chinamasa and the Youth League condemn Wicknell Chivhayo’s US$3.6M pledge to MPs, warning it undermines Parliament’s integrity amid fierce debate over Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe&amp;apos;s Health Minister Appeals for Nurses to Suspend Strike</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-health-minister-appeals-for-nurses-to-suspend-strike</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-health-minister-appeals-for-nurses-to-suspend-strike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s Health Minister, Dr Douglas Mombeshora, has appealed to nurses to suspend their nationwide strike and resume negotiations as hospitals begin experiencing service disruptions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 03:15:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe nurses strike, Douglas Mombeshora, Zimbabwe health crisis, hospital disruptions Zimbabwe, ZINA strike, nurses salaries Zimbabwe, public health system Zimbabwe, healthcare workers strike, Zimbabwe hospitals, health sector unrest Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwean Nurses Launch Three&#45;Day Nationwide Strike Over Pay and Working Conditions</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwean-nurses-launch-three-day-nationwide-strike-over-pay-and-working-conditions</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwean-nurses-launch-three-day-nationwide-strike-over-pay-and-working-conditions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nurses across Zimbabwe have commenced a three-day nationwide strike from April 20 to April 22, 2026, protesting inadequate salary increments and deteriorating workplace conditions. Following the rejection of a modest pay increase primarily in local ZiG currency, the Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) is demanding a substantial cost-of-living adjustment and an end to the chronic staffing shortages that have seen thousands of professionals emigrate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 02:49:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe nurses strike, ZINA, healthcare industrial action, Zimbabwe health crisis, nursing salaries Zimbabwe, Enock Dongo, ZiG currency, healthcare brain drain, public hospital strike, Zimbabwe Health Service Commission</media:keywords>
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<title>Botched Nkomo Statue Exposes Deep Flaws in Governance and Cultural Policy</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/botched-nkomo-statue-exposes-deep-flaws-in-governance-and-cultural-policy</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/botched-nkomo-statue-exposes-deep-flaws-in-governance-and-cultural-policy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Controversial Joshua Nkomo statue in Maphisa removed after public outrage, revealing governance failures, weak oversight, and renewed calls for accountability in Zimbabwe’s cultural policy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:56:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>The Return of the Village: Why Mothers Are Reclaiming Connection</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-return-of-the-village-why-mothers-are-reclaiming-connection</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-return-of-the-village-why-mothers-are-reclaiming-connection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kawide Nakasamu</dc:creator>
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<title>An Open Letter to the British Prime Minister Keir Starmer</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/keir-starmer-vs-donald-trump-a-new-era-of-british-sovereignty-or-geopolitical-convenience</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/keir-starmer-vs-donald-trump-a-new-era-of-british-sovereignty-or-geopolitical-convenience</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A critical analysis of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s recent decision to challenge Donald Trump’s administration, specifically regarding tensions in the Middle East. It examines the shift in the UK&#039;s traditional &quot;Special Relationship&quot; with the United States and questions the underlying motivations for this rare instance of British dissent ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:40:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Keir Starmer, Donald Trump, UK foreign policy, Special Relationship, British sovereignty, Iran conflict, energy prices, Harry Taruva, Labour Party, international law, US-UK relations, geopolitical volatility, Hericom Media, Kwedu News</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian School Apps Audit Exposes Major Data Risks for Children</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-school-apps-audit-exposes-major-data-risks-for-children</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-school-apps-audit-exposes-major-data-risks-for-children</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Only one in four apps did what their privacy policies said they would. A UNSW-led cyber security audit of nearly 200 educational apps reveals significant privacy flaws, with data harvesting beginning before students even interact with screens. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:03:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian Police Bust A$800,000 Cash and Illicit Tobacco Crime Syndicate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-police-bust-a800000-cash-and-illicit-tobacco-crime-syndicate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-police-bust-a800000-cash-and-illicit-tobacco-crime-syndicate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Four men face charges in Sydney after an Australian Federal Police investigation uncovered a massive illicit tobacco operation involving cash, luxury goods and signal jammers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:03:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AFP, Sydney crime, tobacco seizure, money laundering, Strathfield, Bondi Junction, Australian Federal Police, illicit trade</media:keywords>
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<title>Two Australians Arrested Over Alleged Online Threats to Federal Parliamentarians</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/two-australian-arrested-over-alleged-online-threats-to-federal-parliamentarians</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/two-australian-arrested-over-alleged-online-threats-to-federal-parliamentarians</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian Federal Police have arrested and charged two men in Queensland and New South Wales for allegedly sending threatening and offensive messages to elected officials. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:03:22 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AFP, federal parliamentarians, online threats, National Security Investigations, Australia crime, telecommunications offence, Brisbane, Bligh Park</media:keywords>
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<title>Thousands of &amp;apos;Hidden&amp;apos; Coral Reefs Mapped in Northern Australia</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/thousands-of-hidden-coral-reefs-mapped-in-northern-australia</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/thousands-of-hidden-coral-reefs-mapped-in-northern-australia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Researchers from the Australian Institute of Marine Science have used satellite imagery to identify and map over 1000 previously uncharted coral reefs across northern Australia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:01:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>coral reefs, Australia, AIMS, marine science, satellite mapping, conservation, Great Barrier Reef, environmental science</media:keywords>
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<title>Ramaphosa Urges Global &amp;apos;Progressive Revival&amp;apos; Amidst Rising Geopolitical Tensions</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ramaphosa-urges-global-progressive-revival-amidst-rising-geopolitical-tensions</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/ramaphosa-urges-global-progressive-revival-amidst-rising-geopolitical-tensions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South African President Cyril Ramaphosa warns of a world in crisis while calling for a united front against inequality and climate change during a state visit to Spain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:35 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa, Global Progressive Mobilisation, Barcelona, Spain, Pedro Sánchez, climate crisis, multilateralism, international law</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe’s Debt Dilemma: The Silent Power Play at the 2026 IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-debt-dilemma-the-silent-power-play-at-the-2026-imf-and-world-bank-spring-meetings</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-debt-dilemma-the-silent-power-play-at-the-2026-imf-and-world-bank-spring-meetings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZIMCODD says as global finance leaders gather in Washington, D.C., Zimbabwe’s pursuit of &quot;prosperity through policy&quot; highlights a growing tension between international fiscal discipline and national economic sovereignty. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, IMF, World Bank, debt crisis, Global South, fiscal policy, debt sustainability, Spring Meetings 2026, economic agency</media:keywords>
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<title>Precarious Urban Lives: The Struggle for Title in Africa’s Urban Future</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/precarious-urban-lives-the-struggle-for-title-in-africas-urban-future</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/precarious-urban-lives-the-struggle-for-title-in-africas-urban-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 2/5 Africa’s &quot;untitled cities&quot; are deliberate architectures of political control that enforce civic invisibility and generational poverty. By denying legal land titles in informal settlements, states prevent residents from converting shelter into collateral or wealth. Ultimately, land recognition is a democratic imperative and the essential final step in achieving true African independence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:27:13 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>urban precarity, land tenure, Africa urbanisation, title deeds, informal settlements, Zimbabwe urban planning, property rights, civic invisibility, Wellington Muzengeza, land reform, urban governance, dead capital, tenure security, political risk analysis, African cities 2030</media:keywords>
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<title>CAB3 a Betrayal of the Independence Promise: Chamisa</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/cab3-a-betrayal-of-the-independence-promise-chamisa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/cab3-a-betrayal-of-the-independence-promise-chamisa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nelson Chamisa has delivered a hard-hitting Independence Day message via social media, condemning Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 as a betrayal of Zimbabwe’s liberation ideals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:08:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Land Council Leaders Convene in Orange to Challenge Crown Lands Legislation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/land-council-leaders-convene-in-orange-to-challenge-crown-lands-legislation</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/land-council-leaders-convene-in-orange-to-challenge-crown-lands-legislation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Aboriginal Land Council leaders to convene in Orange to discuss proposed legislative changes to the Crown Lands Bill with Minister Steve Kamper following a successful push for a delay. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:33:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Orange Local Aboriginal Land Council, Crown Lands Bill, Steve Kamper, Aboriginal Land Rights, NSW Government, Jamie Newman, land development</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe at 46: President Mnangagwa Challenges Youth to Secure the Nation’s Future</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-at-46-president-mnangagwa-challenges-youth-to-secure-the-nations-future</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-at-46-president-mnangagwa-challenges-youth-to-secure-the-nations-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the 46th Independence Day Children’s Party in Maphisa, President Emmerson Mnangagwa called on over 3,000 students to move beyond the classroom and embrace science, innovation, and national unity as the new frontier of Zimbabwean independence. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:55:45 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Independence Day, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Maphisa, Mahetshe Primary School, Zimbabwe youth, Torerayi Moyo, Zimbabwe education, national unity, Zimbabwe heritage, STEM education Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Chivhayo Makes US$3.6 Million Independence Day Pledge  to MPs, Senators</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chivhayos-us36-million-independence-day-pledge-to-mps-senators</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chivhayos-us36-million-independence-day-pledge-to-mps-senators</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Businessman Wicknell Chivhayo has pledged US$3.6 million to Zimbabwe’s legislators in a dramatic Independence Day gesture, declaring the initiative has President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s approval. Each of the country’s 360 Members of Parliament and Senators will receive US$10,000 to fund grassroots development projects. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:31:05 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Police Recover Six Stolen Vehicles as New Theft Reported in Kwekwe</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-recover-six-stolen-vehicles-new-theft-reported-in-kwekwe</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-recover-six-stolen-vehicles-new-theft-reported-in-kwekwe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Police in Zimbabwe&#039;s Midlands Province have successfully recovered six stolen Honda Fit vehicles in Gweru while launching a fresh investigation into a daylight car theft in Kwekwe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:02:57 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, Midlands Province, Gweru car theft, Kwekwe crime, vehicle recovery, Honda Fit, ZRP Press Release</media:keywords>
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<title>Botswana Police Warn of Surge in Religious and Banking Fraud Targeting the Elderly</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/botswana-police-warn-of-surge-in-religious-and-banking-fraud-targeting-the-elderly</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/botswana-police-warn-of-surge-in-religious-and-banking-fraud-targeting-the-elderly</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Botswana Police Service has issued a high-level alert following multiple fraud cases where suspects posing as spiritual prophets and bank agents swindled thousands from pensioners. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:02:57 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Botswana Police Service, fraud alert, spiritual prophets scam, fake bank agents, Tutume, Lobatse, financial crime Botswana, elderly fraud prevention</media:keywords>
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<title>SADC Agrees Strategic Roadmap to Dismantle Trade Barriers in Southern Africa</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/sadc-agrees-strategic-roadmap-to-dismantle-trade-barriers-in-southern-africa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/sadc-agrees-strategic-roadmap-to-dismantle-trade-barriers-in-southern-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have identified concrete measures to eliminate non-tariff barriers, aiming to boost intra-regional trade and economic integration. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:40:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SADC, intra-regional trade, non-tariff barriers, Southern Africa economy, Johannesburg meeting, trade facilitation, CESARE programme, GIZ</media:keywords>
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<title>ZERA Reduces Fuel Prices, Implements Tax Cuts and Increased Blending</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zera-reduces-fuel-prices-implements-tax-cuts-and-increased-blending</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zera-reduces-fuel-prices-implements-tax-cuts-and-increased-blending</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced a reduction in fuel prices for mid-April 2026, leveraging a shift to E20 blending and tax removals to offset global supply chain pressures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 16:11:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe fuel price reduction, ZERA, Diesel 50 price, Blend E20, Zimbabwe energy policy, Strait of Hormuz oil impact, ethanol blending Zimbabwe, fuel subsidies</media:keywords>
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<title>Nkomo Statue Removed After Uproar, Chin’ono Slams “Collapse of Standards”</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nkomo-statue-removed-after-uproar-chinono-slams-collapse-of-standards</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nkomo-statue-removed-after-uproar-chinono-slams-collapse-of-standards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A statue of liberation hero Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, erected in Maphisa ahead of Zimbabwe’s 46th Independence Day, was swiftly removed after fierce public backlash. Critics, led by journalist Hopewell Chin’ono, condemned the monument’s poor craftsmanship as disrespectful and emblematic of deeper governance failures. The controversy sparked national debate over accountability, procurement practices, and the dignity owed to commemorating liberation icons, turning the statue saga into a symbol of public frustration and calls for reform. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:22:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maphisa Independence Day statue</media:keywords>
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<title>Chibaya Leads Urgent High Court Challenge Against Constitutional Amendment Process</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/amos-chibaya-high-court-challenge-zimbabwe-constitution-amendment-bill-2026</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/amos-chibaya-high-court-challenge-zimbabwe-constitution-amendment-bill-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former MP Amos Chibaya, joined by activist Allan Chipoyi, has filed an urgent application at the Harare High Court to halt Parliament’s progress on the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment Bill (No. 3), 2026. The applicants argue that flawed and unconstitutional public consultations undermine the legitimacy of the amendment process, citing intimidation and lack of inclusivity during hearings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:01:26 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Amos Chibaya, Allan Chipoyi, Obey Shava, Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights, Constitution Amendment Bill No. 3 2026, Harare High Court, Jacob Mudenda, Zimbabwe Parliament, constitutional reform, public consultations, freedom of expression, Section 61 Constitution, citizen participation, democratic processes, constitutional challenge Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Chatunga Mugabe Pleads to Lesser Charges, Matonhodze Takes Fall for Hyde Park Shooting Case?</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chatunga-mugabe-pleads-to-lesser-charges-matonhodze-takes-fall-for-hyde-park-shooting-case</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chatunga-mugabe-pleads-to-lesser-charges-matonhodze-takes-fall-for-hyde-park-shooting-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of Zimbabwe&#039;s late president, has pleaded guilty to lesser charges in Johannesburg court on 17 April 2026, avoiding attempted murder in a February Hyde Park gardener shooting as co-accused Tobias Matonhodze admitted to the shooting. The case has been postponed to the 24th of April for missing gun probe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:41 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Chatunga Mugabe, Tobias Matonhodze, Mugabe son shooting, South Africa court plea, Hyde Park Johannesburg shooting, attempted murder case, Bellarmine Mugabe guilty plea, Zimbabwe Mugabe family, Alexandra Magistrates Court, missing firearm South Africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Former Gweru Mayor’s Case Heads to High Court Over Magistrate Exit</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-gweru-mayors-case-heads-to-high-court-over-magistrate-exit</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-gweru-mayors-case-heads-to-high-court-over-magistrate-exit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A fresh legal battle has emerged in the trial of former Gweru Mayor Hamutendi Kombayi after Magistrate Arnold Maburo’s dramatic recusal. The accused have urgently approached the High Court in Masvingo, seeking to overturn Maburo’s March 9 ruling, arguing it was riddled with “gross irregularities.” They contend Maburo contradicted himself by dismissing the State’s recusal bid as baseless, only to later step aside. The applicants want the High Court to declare the ruling invalid, dismiss the State’s application, and order the trial to resume before Maburo. The case now raises critical questions about judicial discretion and procedural consistency, with respondents given ten days to oppose. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:27:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru magistrate Arnold Maburo recusal</media:keywords>
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<title>At Least 18 Killed in South Africa Bound Kombi Explosion</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/at-least-18-killed-in-south-africa-bound-kombi-explosion</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/at-least-18-killed-in-south-africa-bound-kombi-explosion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Toyota Quantum commuter kombi exploded into flames on Zimbabwe’s main highway linking Bulawayo to the South African border, killing approximately 18 people on Thursday afternoon, police have confirmed. Emergency services including the army and bomb squad rushed to the scene between Chipangali and Esigodini tollgate as the president declared the tragedy a national state of disaster. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:17:28 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe kombi explosion, Bulawayo Beitbridge road accident, 18 killed kombi fire, Toyota Quantum blast Zimbabwe, Paul Nyathi ZRP statement, Chipangali Esigodini tollgate, Zimbabwe road tragedy, Mnangagwa state of disaster, commuter omnibus explosion, Much Binding accident</media:keywords>
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<title>Housing Affordability Crisis Threatens NSW Teacher Supply</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/housing-affordability-crisis-threatens-nsw-teacher-supply</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/housing-affordability-crisis-threatens-nsw-teacher-supply</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new report led by UNSW Sydney researchers warns that Sydney house prices have reached 13 times the average teacher&#039;s salary, necessitating a shift in policy to treat teacher housing as essential public infrastructure to prevent a workforce collapse. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:16:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>UNSW Sydney, teacher shortage, NSW housing affordability, key worker housing, Scott Eacott, public education infrastructure, Sydney real estate, workforce sustainability</media:keywords>
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<title>Mnangagwa Swears in Haritatos, Reconstitutes ZHRC and Appoints Tribunal to Probe Judge</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-swears-in-haritatos-reconstitutes-zhrc-and-appoints-tribunal-to-probe-judge</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-swears-in-haritatos-reconstitutes-zhrc-and-appoints-tribunal-to-probe-judge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Emmerson Mnangagwa has sworn in Muzvezve Member of Parliament, Vangelis Peter Haritatos as Minister of Lands and Rural Development, tasking him with reforms in land administration, agricultural productivity and rural transformation. The President also reconstituted the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission with six new commissioners and appointed a tribunal to investigate High Court judge Never Katiyo, signaling a broad governance push spanning land reform, human rights oversight and judicial accountability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:13:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>South Africa’s Julius Malema Sentenced for Firearm Offences</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africas-julius-malema-jailed-for-firearm-offences</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africas-julius-malema-jailed-for-firearm-offences</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been sentenced to five years in prison for firearm offences, but granted leave to appeal. The EFF leader’s conviction stems from a 2018 rally incident, raising questions about his political future as supporters rally in solidarity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:05:05 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Fault Lines Exposed: Mliswa’s Broadside Lays Bare Power Struggles Inside ZANU PF</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/fault-lines-exposed-mliswas-broadside-lays-bare-power-struggles-inside-zanu-pf</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/fault-lines-exposed-mliswas-broadside-lays-bare-power-struggles-inside-zanu-pf</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Temba Mliswa’s sharp critique of Vice President Chiwenga and Youth Minister Machakaire exposes internal tensions within ZANU PF. His remarks raise questions about party cohesion, factional dynamics, and the authority behind such interventions, offering a rare glimpse into the ruling party’s shifting power landscape. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Junior Doctors Accuse NSW Health of Blocking Study Leave</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/junior-doctors-accuse-nsw-health-of-blocking-study-leave</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/junior-doctors-accuse-nsw-health-of-blocking-study-leave</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ASMOF, the doctors&#039; union, has condemned NSW Health for allegedly forcing junior medical officers to use accrued days off (ADOs) instead of dedicated study leave, warning that the practice is pushing an overstretched workforce to a breaking point and undermining the training pipeline. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:10 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NSW Health, junior doctors, ASMOF, study leave, medical training, Liverpool Hospital, doctor shortage, workforce crisis, JMO entitlements</media:keywords>
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<title>Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Repeated Sexual Assault of  a Minor</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-repeated-sexual-assault-of-a-minor</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/man-sentenced-to-20-years-for-repeated-sexual-assault-of-a-minor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zvishavane Magistrates’ Court has sentenced a 34-year-old man to an effective 20-year prison sentence for raping a 16-year-old relative twice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:19:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Zvishavane, Mberengwa, National Prosecuting Authority, NPAZ, child abuse conviction, sexual assault, Chief Chingoma, criminal justice news</media:keywords>
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<title>Bindura Woman Jailed for Scalding Co&#45;Wife, Another for Hot Oil Attack on Ex&#45;Husband</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/bindura-woman-jailed-for-scalding-co-wife-another-for-hot-oil-attack-on-ex-husband</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/bindura-woman-jailed-for-scalding-co-wife-another-for-hot-oil-attack-on-ex-husband</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two women from Bindura, Zimbabwe, have been sentenced to effective three-year prison terms each in separate domestic violence cases involving the use of hot water and hot cooking oil. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:58:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bindura, Zimbabwe, NPAZ, domestic violence, gender-based violence, hot water attack, hot oil attack, assault, magistrates court, prison sentence, Zimbabwe crime, #EndGBV</media:keywords>
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<title>New Research Says Australians Overconfident About Their Health, But...</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/new-research-says-australians-overconfident-about-their-health-but</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/new-research-says-australians-overconfident-about-their-health-but</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The inaugural Healthylife National Health Confidence Survey has uncovered a significant disparity between Australians&#039; perceived ability to manage their health and their actual lifestyle behaviors, citing the Dunning-Kruger effect as a barrier to addressing rising chronic disease. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:49:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Healthylife, National Health Confidence Survey, Australian health trends, Simone Austin, Dunning-Kruger effect, health misinformation, AI health advice, Australian Dietary Guidelines, preventive health</media:keywords>
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<title>Racism Against Jewish, Muslim and Palestinian Communities in Australia Escalates</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/racism-against-jewish-muslim-and-palestinian-communities-in-australia-escalates</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/racism-against-jewish-muslim-and-palestinian-communities-in-australia-escalates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A comprehensive new report from the Australian Human Rights Commission titled &quot;The struggle to be seen, the power in being heard&quot; has revealed profound impact of the war in Gaza on local Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Arab and Israeli communities, detailing a surge in dehumanising racism and systemic exclusion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:32:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australian Human Rights Commission, racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, war in Gaza, Giridharan Sivaraman, social cohesion, human rights Australia, Seen &amp; Heard project</media:keywords>
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<title>Jesuit Social Services Warns Against Victorian Opposition Plan to Expand Youth Detention Laws</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/jesuit-social-services-warns-against-victorian-opposition-plan-to-expand-youth-detention-laws</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/jesuit-social-services-warns-against-victorian-opposition-plan-to-expand-youth-detention-laws</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jesuit Social Services has criticised a proposal by the Victorian Opposition to expand &quot;adult time for violent crime&quot; laws, arguing that increased incarceration of children fails to address the underlying causes of offending and undermines community safety. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:20:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Victoria election, youth crime, Jesuit Social Services, criminal justice reform, Julie Edwards, youth detention, restorative justice, Victorian Opposition, legal policy</media:keywords>
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<title>MASO at a Crossroads: Reinvention, Resilience and the Fight for Relevance in a Shifting Aid Landscape</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/maso-at-a-crossroads-reinvention-resilience-and-the-fight-for-relevance-in-a-shifting-aid-landscape</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/maso-at-a-crossroads-reinvention-resilience-and-the-fight-for-relevance-in-a-shifting-aid-landscape</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Multi-Aid Support Organisation (MASO), founded in 1991 during Zimbabwe’s HIV crisis, is confronting a pivotal moment as donor priorities shift and crises multiply. Once focused solely on HIV/AIDS, MASO has rebranded into a national entity addressing climate resilience, food security, youth empowerment, and child welfare. Despite strong community impact—supporting over 1,000 schoolchildren and pioneering climate-smart agriculture—its shrinking donor base and weak visibility pose existential challenges. Executive Director Tadiwa Kaisa urges adaptation, articulation of impact, and alignment with global priorities to ensure MASO’s survival and relevance in an era of donor fatigue and expanding crises. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:32:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Final ‘Sacred’ Zimbabwe Bird Returns Home From South Africa</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/final-sacred-zimbabwe-bird-returns-home-from-south-africa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/final-sacred-zimbabwe-bird-returns-home-from-south-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Africa has officially returned the final Zimbabwe Soapstone Bird, Chapungu, and ancestral remains to Zimbabwe in a historic ceremony at the Iziko Museum. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:10:03 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Bird, Chapungu, Gayton McKenzie, Repatriation, Great Zimbabwe, Iziko South African Museum, Cultural Justice, African Heritage, Cecil John Rhodes, Zimbabwe Independence Day</media:keywords>
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<title>Thiess Inspires Next Generation of Women in Mining</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/thiess-inspires-next-generation-of-women-in-mining</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/thiess-inspires-next-generation-of-women-in-mining</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thiess hosts its first Mining HER Future Forum in Singleton, Hunter Valley, inspiring young women to pursue diverse careers in Australia’s mining industry and promoting gender diversity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:36:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kawide Nakasamu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Thiess, Mining HER Future Forum, women in mining, Hunter Valley, Singleton NSW, gender diversity mining, mining careers Australia, female students mining, NSW Mining, Empower HER Program, Educational Pathways Program, Rae O’Brien, Kerrie Howells, mining industry Australia, skills shortage mining, inclusive workforce, mining education initiatives, careers in engineering and geology, mining workforce diversity</media:keywords>
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<title>Aussie Opposition Leader Taylor Proposes &amp;apos;ICE&#45;Style&amp;apos; Taskforce to Identify and Deport 65,000 Overstayers</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-leader-angus-taylor-proposes-radical-shift-in-migration-vetting</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-leader-angus-taylor-proposes-radical-shift-in-migration-vetting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has launched a hardline immigration overhaul aimed at tightening border controls, mandating social media vetting and fast-tracking deportations, drawing immediate parallels to the enforcement strategies used by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:12:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Angus Taylor, Australian Values Migration Plan, immigration policy, deportation, social media vetting, ICE, border security, Coalition, Australian politics</media:keywords>
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<title>MASO Board Chair Challenges Organisation to Prove Its Impact</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mmaso-chair-challenges-organisation-to-prove-its-impact</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mmaso-chair-challenges-organisation-to-prove-its-impact</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MASO Board Chairperson Willie Mponda has challenged the organisation to prove its impact on communities, urging leadership and stakeholders to move beyond routine evaluations toward candid, solution-driven reviews that address climate change, health pressures and governance gaps. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:27:27 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>ZANU PF Suspects in Gokwe CID Detective Abduction and Torture Case Further Detained</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zanu-pf-suspects-in-gokwe-cid-detective-abduction-and-torture-case-further-detained</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zanu-pf-suspects-in-gokwe-cid-detective-abduction-and-torture-case-further-detained</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZANU-PF activists involved in the alleged abduction and torture of a CID Detective in Gokwe have been further detained, remanded in custody to the 21st of April 2026 They deny charges of kidnapping and assault. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:02:57 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>MDC Applies for 23 April Constitutional Defense Demo</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mdc-applies-for-23-april-constitutional-defense-demo</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mdc-applies-for-23-april-constitutional-defense-demo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) has submitted a revised application to the Zimbabwe Republic Police for a peaceful demonstration on April 23, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:39:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MDC demonstration Zimbabwe, Terancy Mambende, peaceful assembly rights, ZRP clearance, Zimbabwe constitution defense, political protests 2026, Movement for Democratic Change</media:keywords>
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<title>Opposition Leader Nelson Chamisa’s Grandmother Passes On at 99</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-leader-nelson-chamisas-grandmother-passes-on-at-99</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-leader-nelson-chamisas-grandmother-passes-on-at-99</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mbuya Masasire Berekaivo, grandmother to opposition leader Nelson Chamisa, has passed away at the age of 99 in Mupamaonde Village, Bikita District. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:19:22 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Lawyers Challenge ZHRC Chair Ouster</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-faces-constitutional-test-as-lawyers-challenge-zhrc-chair-ouster</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-faces-constitutional-test-as-lawyers-challenge-zhrc-chair-ouster</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The removal of Jessie Majome from the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) by President Emmerson Mnangagwa has triggered a constitutional storm, with senior lawyer David Coltart joining Lovemore Madhuku and Thabani Mpofu in condemning the move as illegal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 00:18:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>ZANU PF Activists in CID Abduction, Torture Case Denied Bail</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zanu-pf-activist-marima-co-accused-denied-bail-in-cid-abduction-case-1809</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zanu-pf-activist-marima-co-accused-denied-bail-in-cid-abduction-case-1809</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The three ZANU PF activists, Including a ZPCS officer, have been remanded in custody by the Gokwe Magistrates’ Court on charges of kidnapping and assaulting a CID detective. The trio were denied bail and referred to the High Court due to the seriousness of the allegations, facing prosecution under Zimbabwe’s Criminal Law [Chapter 9:23], with penalties that may include life imprisonment while two other suspects remain at large as investigations continue. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:00:20 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Chamisa Ally, Amos Chibaya Involved in Car Accident</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chamisa-ally-chibaya-in-dramatic-car-accident</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chamisa-ally-chibaya-in-dramatic-car-accident</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amos Chibaya, a senior associate of Nelson Chamisa, was involved in a road accident in Gokwe after the vehicle he was travelling in struck a cow. Chibaya was accompanied by Angeline Kasipo, Siboneni Mpofu, Mavis Mashumba, Trevor Phiri, and others. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:19:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>THE AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY NEEDS AN OPEN HEART SURGERY</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-american-foreign-policy-needs-and-open-heart-surgery</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-american-foreign-policy-needs-and-open-heart-surgery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Analysis of the obsolescence of 20th-century American foreign policy, examining the shift from global hegemony to a proposed model of genuine partnership. The critique explores the impact of peer competitors, the dependency syndrome in international aid, and the urgent need for diplomatic reform to ensure global stability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 02:56:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>American foreign policy, 21st-century diplomacy, US hegemony, international relations, geopolitical strategy, China Taiwan crisis, Russia Africa influence, dependency syndrome, global leadership, sovereign rights, diplomatic reform, national security critique, multilateralism, economic statecraft, authoritarian foreign policy</media:keywords>
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<title>NSW Government Urged to Implement Above&#45;Inflation Rent Protections to Curb Homelessness</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nsw-government-urged-to-implement-above-inflation-rent-protections-to-curb-homelessness</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nsw-government-urged-to-implement-above-inflation-rent-protections-to-curb-homelessness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Homelessness NSW is calling for urgent legislative reform to mirror Victoria’s rent-hike safeguards, warning that the lack of protections against above-inflation increases is pushing vulnerable low-income earners toward rough sleeping ahead of winter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:30:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NSW rental crisis 2026, Homelessness NSW, rent rise protections, Dom Rowe, rental stress Sydney, Victoria rent laws, cost of living Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>Land Dispute Stalls as Ministry Fails to Act in High Court Case</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/land-dispute-stalls-as-ministry-fails-to-act-in-high-court-case</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/land-dispute-stalls-as-ministry-fails-to-act-in-high-court-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A protracted land dispute in Zimbabwe involving businessman Melvin Paul Van Gopal and 35 defendants has stalled in the High Court. The case, filed in 2018 under HC 2228/18, seeks eviction of the defendants but cannot proceed without the Ministry of Lands formally joining as a party. Despite being served, the Ministry has failed to respond, leaving the matter in limbo. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:27:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>A protracted land dispute in Zimbabwe involving businessman Melvin Paul Van Gopal and 35 defendants has stalled in the High Court. The case, filed in 2018 under HC 2228/18, seeks eviction of the defendants but cannot proceed without the Ministry of Lands formally joining as a party. Despite being served, the Ministry has failed to respond, leaving the matter in limbo</media:keywords>
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<title>Malawi Minister Proposes Castration for Rapists</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/malawi-minister-proposes-castration-for-rapists</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/malawi-minister-proposes-castration-for-rapists</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malawi&#039;s Minister of Gender, Mary Thom Navicha, has signaled government support for the chemical or physical castration of sex offenders, while sparking controversy by claiming there are no recorded instances of females raping males in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:03:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Malawi, Mary Thom Navicha, castration of rapists, Malawi Parliament, gender-based violence, sexual offences, Sameer Suleman, Malawi news</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe CIO Chief Fired Amid Allegations of Nepotism and Misconduct</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-cio-chief-fired-amid-allegations-of-nepotism-and-misconduct</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-cio-chief-fired-amid-allegations-of-nepotism-and-misconduct</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Emmerson Mnangagwa has removed the Director-General of the Central Intelligence Organisation, Fulton Mangwanya, replacing him with former diplomat Paul Chikawa following reports of internal friction and administrative overreach. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:20:54 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Central Intelligence Organisation, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Fulton Mangwanya, Paul Chikawa, Zimbabwe politics, CIO Director-General, government dismissal</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Human Rights Chief Majome Reassigned After CAB3 Hearings Criticism</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-human-rights-chief-majome-reassigned-after-cab3-hearings-criticism</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-human-rights-chief-majome-reassigned-after-cab3-hearings-criticism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Emmerson Mnangagwa has moved Commissioner Fungayi Jessie Majome from her role as Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission to a new position as Commissioner within the Public Service Commission, effective immediately. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:01:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Fungayi Jessie Majome, Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission, Public Service Commission, Emmerson Mnangagwa, government reassignment, constitutional appointments</media:keywords>
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<title>Victoria Faces National &amp;apos;Social Housing Deficit&amp;apos; as Funding Dries Up</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/victoria-faces-national-social-housing-deficit-as-funding-dries-up</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/victoria-faces-national-social-housing-deficit-as-funding-dries-up</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New analysis from the Community Housing Industry Association Victoria warns that the state’s share of social housing will flatline by 2030, leaving it behind every other Australian jurisdiction as current funding from the Big Housing Build initiative expires. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:59:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kawide Nakasamu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Victoria social housing, CHIA Vic, housing affordability Australia, Big Housing Build, Sarah Toohey, social housing statistics, Victorian Budget 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>The ZRU Christmas Eve Disbursement: Inside The &amp;quot;Executive Capture&amp;quot; of Zimbabwe Rugby</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-zru-christmas-eve-disbursement-inside-he-executive-capture-of-zimbabwe-rugby</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-zru-christmas-eve-disbursement-inside-he-executive-capture-of-zimbabwe-rugby</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:20:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Ex&#45;Lover In Custody After Brutal Night Stabbing Leaves Gokwe Woman Dead</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ex-lover-in-custody-after-brutal-night-stabbing-leaves-gokwe-woman-dead</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/ex-lover-in-custody-after-brutal-night-stabbing-leaves-gokwe-woman-dead</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 26‑year‑old woman, Nancy Sumburani, was fatally stabbed by her ex‑husband in a late‑night attack. The suspect, Learnard Tomu, has been arrested and faces murder charges. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:28:45 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Madhuku Commends Chamisa Security Intervention as Opposition Rallies Against CAB3 Amid Rising Tensions</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/madhuku-commends-chamisa-security-intervention-as-opposition-rallies-against-cab3-amid-rising-tensions-and-public-pressure</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/madhuku-commends-chamisa-security-intervention-as-opposition-rallies-against-cab3-amid-rising-tensions-and-public-pressure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s constitutional standoff deepened as public hearings on Amendment Bill No. 3 descended into chaos, with NCA leader Lovemore Madhuku escorted out under Nelson Chamisa’s security protection. The incident, alongside assaults on activists, has fueled opposition unity against CAB3, a bill critics say erodes democratic safeguards. Civic groups and political leaders demand a referendum, warning that the amendment threatens Zimbabwe’s constitutional covenant and democratic trajectory. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:24:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Young Artisans of Gweru: A Beacon of Hope in Zimbabwe’s Economic Revival</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/beyond-certificates-gweru-graduates-turn-skills-into-survival-and-enterprise</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/beyond-certificates-gweru-graduates-turn-skills-into-survival-and-enterprise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In Gweru, the Multi‑Aid Support Organisation (MASO) is at the heart of a quiet revolution. Three hundred and fifty‑five young men and women have stepped beyond the confines of unemployment and vulnerability, armed not only with vocational certificates but with toolkits that symbolize agency and resilience. Their six‑month immersion in trades such as carpentry, solar installation, clothing technology, cosmetology, and mechanical engineering was more than training—it was a deliberate passage into self‑sufficiency. What emerged was not a graduation ceremony, but a portrait of renewal: youth transforming skill into survival, survival into enterprise, and enterprise into community strength. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:35:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Gweru Cracks Down On Littering With  US$30 Spot Fine  As By&#45;Law Enforcement Tightens</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-cracks-down-on-littering-with-us30-spot-fine-as-by-law-enforcement-tightens</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-cracks-down-on-littering-with-us30-spot-fine-as-by-law-enforcement-tightens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The City of Gweru has introduced US$30 spot fines for littering in the CBD and suburbs, intensifying enforcement of municipal by-laws to combat illegal dumping, blocked drains, and public health risks. Backed by EMA and ZRP, the initiative aims to restore urban order, reduce disease outbreaks, and support sustainable waste management reforms under the 2026–2030 Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:08:41 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian Nursing Peak Body Calls for Urgent Revamp of Failing Vaccination Strategy</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-nursing-peak-body-calls-for-urgent-revamp-of-failing-vaccination-strategy</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-nursing-peak-body-calls-for-urgent-revamp-of-failing-vaccination-strategy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian College of Nursing is urging the Federal Government to fund nurse-led community clinics and establish a Nurse Payment Administrator to address a &quot;perfect storm&quot; of declining vaccination rates and record-high influenza cases. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:03:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australian College of Nursing, vaccine coverage Australia, nurse-led clinics, Kathryn Zeitz, childhood immunization rates, NCIRS data 2025, Nurse Payment Administrator, public health advocacy, Medicare Urgent Care Clinics, vaccine fatigue</media:keywords>
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<title>Independent MPs Demand Safeguards Against Proposed NDIS Funding Cuts</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/independent-mps-demand-safeguards-against-proposed-ndis-funding-cuts</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/independent-mps-demand-safeguards-against-proposed-ndis-funding-cuts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Federal Independent MPs, led by Dr Monique Ryan, are urging the Albanese Government to pause NDIS funding reductions and the rollout of automated tools until foundational support programs are fully operational to protect vulnerable participants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:52:10 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NDIS funding, Dr Monique Ryan, Australian disability support, 2026-27 Federal Budget, Thriving Kids program, National Disability Insurance Scheme, Independent MPs, disability advocacy, Australian federal politics, NDIS safeguards</media:keywords>
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<title>Sixteen Contestants Set For Miss Tourism Zimbabwe Finale, Miss Gweru 2025 Anchors New Era Of Intellectual Pageantry</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/sixteen-contestants-set-for-miss-tourism-zimbabwe-finale-as-miss-gweru-2025-anchors-new-era-of-intellectualized-pageantry</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/sixteen-contestants-set-for-miss-tourism-zimbabwe-finale-as-miss-gweru-2025-anchors-new-era-of-intellectualized-pageantry</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sixteen contestants will illuminate the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2026 runway this Saturday in a high-concept showcase blending catwalk precision, cultural storytelling, and brand identity. Among them, Midlands’ Petronella Phiri stands out as a new archetype of self-aware performance—merging clinical psychology with runway artistry. The pageant, now a cultural stage for heritage and tourism diplomacy, prepares its queens as multidimensional ambassadors poised for global representation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:04:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>HARARE – Sixteen contestants will illuminate the Miss Tourism Zimbabwe 2026 runway this Saturday in a high-concept showcase blending catwalk precision, cultural storytelling, and brand identity. Among them, Midlands’ Petronella Phiri stands out as a new archetype of self-aware performance—merging clinical psychology with runway artistry. The pageant, now a cultural stage for heritage and tourism diplomacy, prepares its queens as multidimensional ambassadors poised for global representation.</media:keywords>
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<title>WCoZ Gweru Chapter Elects New Leadership, Sets 2026 Empowerment Agenda</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/wcoz-gweru-chapter-elects-leadership-sets-2026-empowerment-agenda</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/wcoz-gweru-chapter-elects-leadership-sets-2026-empowerment-agenda</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) Gweru Chapter held its elective AGM, retaining Merjury Makunere as Chairperson while outlining strategic plans for economic self-reliance, rural outreach, and the protection of women’s rights in the Midlands province. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:18:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>WCoZ Gweru, Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe, Gweru elective AGM, Zimbabwe women’s rights, Merjury Makunere, women’s economic empowerment Zimbabwe, gender-based violence prevention, Midlands province advocacy, Young Women’s Forum, Gweru community leadership</media:keywords>
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<title>When The Law Speaks For The Child: Gweru Court Jails Popular Vendor in Historic Maintenance Ruling</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/when-the-law-speaks-for-the-child-gweru-court-jails-popular-vendor-in-historic-maintenance-ruling-1790</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/when-the-law-speaks-for-the-child-gweru-court-jails-popular-vendor-in-historic-maintenance-ruling-1790</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a ruling that speaks firmly to both legal accountability and social responsibility, the Gweru Magistrates’ Court sentenced popular vendor Marvelous Chikande to imprisonment for failing to comply with a maintenance order, despite his guilty plea and settling arrears after arrest Gweru Magistrate Anorld  Maburo found that the accused’s conduct reflected more than financial difficulty, describing it as deliberate and “seemingly boastful” defiance, particularly given his previous conviction for a similar offence. Although the court took into account his role as a father of eight, his modest income, and his expression of remorse, it concluded that his repeated non-compliance and disregard for the court order outweighed these considerations ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:33:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>CAB3 Hearings Political Firestorm: ZHRC Flags Abuses, Opposition Boycotts, ZANU PF Remains Adamant</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/cab3-hearings-erupt-into-political-firestorm-as-zhrc-flag-abuses-opposition-boycotts-zanu-pf-remain-adamant</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/cab3-hearings-erupt-into-political-firestorm-as-zhrc-flag-abuses-opposition-boycotts-zanu-pf-remain-adamant</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) has ignited a fierce political firestorm with the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission warning of intimidation and exclusion, opposition leaders brand the hearings a “circus,” and ruling party ZANU PF insists the reforms are lawful, stabilising and widely supported. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:24:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Harare Fraudster Sentenced to Four Years for US$81,000 Vehicle Import Scam</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/harare-fraudster-sentenced-to-four-years-for-us81000-vehicle-import-scam</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/harare-fraudster-sentenced-to-four-years-for-us81000-vehicle-import-scam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 37-year-old Harare man has been jailed after swindling a victim of over US$81,000 through a sophisticated vehicle importation scheme involving non-existent luxury SUVs and double-cab trucks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 05:04:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Elias Murandu, Harare Magistrates Court, vehicle fraud Zimbabwe, car import scam, National Prosecuting Authority Zimbabwe, Misheck Zvarivadza, South Africa car imports</media:keywords>
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<title>Upgraded &amp;apos;Big 5 ZiG&amp;apos; Banknotes Hit the Streets Today</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/upgraded-big-5-zig-banknotes-hit-the-streets-today</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/upgraded-big-5-zig-banknotes-hit-the-streets-today</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe is officially introducing an upgraded series of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) banknotes into circulation today, April 7, establishing higher denomination limits and a phased distribution strategy aimed at stabilizing cash liquidity in the domestic economy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:35:41 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, ZiG banknotes, Zimbabwe Gold currency, Dr John Mushayavanhu, Zimbabwe monetary policy 2026, currency rollout, Big 5 ZiG series</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia’s Biggest Cat and Dog Festival Returns This August</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-biggest-cat-and-dog-festival-returns-this-august</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-biggest-cat-and-dog-festival-returns-this-august</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tickets for the 2026 Sydney Cat and Dog Lovers Festivals will launch on National Pet Day, offering enthusiasts a dual-access pass to elite breed showcases, interactive zones, and high-energy animal entertainment at the Sydney Showground this August. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:05:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Sydney Dog Lovers Festival 2026, Sydney Cat Lovers Festival, National Pet Day Australia, Sydney Showground events, pet adoption Sydney, Kurgo DockDogs, animal exhibitions Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>Amateur Astronomers Honored for Discovery of 100 Exoplanets and Anomalous Planetary Ring</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/amateur-astronomers-honored-for-discovery-of-100-exoplanets-and-anomalous-planetary-ring</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/amateur-astronomers-honored-for-discovery-of-100-exoplanets-and-anomalous-planetary-ring</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Astronomical Society of Australia has awarded the 2026 Page Medal to backyard observers whose verification of distant worlds and discovery of a rule-breaking ring around dwarf planet Quaoar have challenged existing celestial theories. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:43:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>amateur astronomy Australia, Page Medal 2026, Quaoar planetary ring, exoplanet discovery, Chris Stockdale, Astronomical Society of Australia, TESS satellite validation</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia Faces &amp;apos;Deadly&amp;apos; Flu Season as Super K Strain Spreads and Vaccination Rates Plummet</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-faces-deadly-flu-season-as-super-k-strain-spreads-and-vaccination-rates-plummet</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-faces-deadly-flu-season-as-super-k-strain-spreads-and-vaccination-rates-plummet</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Health experts warn of a significant threat to public health as the virulent &quot;Super K&quot; influenza strain arrives early in Australia, amid reports that national vaccination rates have fallen to critical lows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:15:28 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia flu season 2026, Super K influenza strain, Bupa flu vaccinations, Australian health warning, influenza mortality rates, vaccination statistics Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>ZANU PF Youth Leader Calls for African&#45;Led Rewriting of Liberation History</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/youth-leader-calls-for-african-led-rewriting-of-liberation-history</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/youth-leader-calls-for-african-led-rewriting-of-liberation-history</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Renewed calls are emerging in Zimbabwe for citizens to reclaim and document their liberation history through locally driven narratives. ZANU-PF Youth League official Yemurai Takudzwa Guvheya has urged historians to capture firsthand testimonies from liberation war participants, arguing that much of the existing record was authored by foreigners and lacks authenticity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 02:42:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Yemurai Guvheya, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, ED, Vice President Constatino Chiwenga, History, Mtapa Hall, Gweru, Zimbabwe, Imperialism, history preservation</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe to Celebrate 30&#45;Year Legacy of Sungura Icon, Leonard Dembo</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-to-celebrate-30-year-legacy-of-sungura-icon-leonard-dembo</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-to-celebrate-30-year-legacy-of-sungura-icon-leonard-dembo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe marks three decades since the passing of musical legend Leonard Dembo with a major cultural homecoming in Chirumhanzu, Midlands Province. The 30-year commemoration celebrates the enduring legacy of the Barura Express frontman, featuring a fusion of veteran and emerging artists dedicated to preserving the &quot;Chitekete&quot; hitmaker&#039;s influence on sungura music, national identity, and poetic storytelling. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:28:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Leonard Dembo, Zimbabwe music, Sungura, Barura Express, Chitekete, Chirumhanzu, Midlands Province, 30th anniversary, Zimbabwe cultural heritage, Leonard Dembo commemoration, Shona music, Mitchel Jambo, Zimbabwe arts and entertainment, African music legends, musical homecoming</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe’s Rural Poor Sit on Land They Cannot Use?</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-rural-poor-sit-on-land-they-cannot-use</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwes-rural-poor-sit-on-land-they-cannot-use</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 1/5 An analysis of Zimbabwe’s communal land tenure system and the economic disenfranchisement of the rural poor. The article examines the &quot;land paradox&quot; where state ownership and lack of title deeds prevent citizens from converting land into capital. Featuring regional comparisons with South Africa, Namibia and Ghana, it advocates for legislative reform of the Communal Lands Act to transform ritual inheritance into bankable, sovereign ownership. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:36:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe land reform, communal tenure, title deeds, Wellington Muzengeza, COMALISO, property rights Africa, Communal Lands Act, rural poverty Zimbabwe, land capitalisation, A1 A2 farmers, land governance, economic empowerment, African land rights, agricultural collateral</media:keywords>
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<title>Lobby Group Calls for New Kasambabezi Province to End Decades of Marginalisation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/lobby-group-pushes-government-for-new-province-as-zambezi-valley-calls-for-equity</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/lobby-group-pushes-government-for-new-province-as-zambezi-valley-calls-for-equity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zambezi Valley communities in Zimbabwe push for the creation of Kasambabenzi Province, seeking decentralised governance, improved services, and inclusive development. The KPR movement argues the new province could unlock economic potential in tourism, mining and agriculture while addressing long‑standing regional disparities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:23:40 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>ZimPride 2026 Tournament Opens in Australia Celebrating Heritage and Youth Empowerment</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimpride-2026-tournament-opens-in-australia-celebrating-heritage-and-youth-empowerment</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimpride-2026-tournament-opens-in-australia-celebrating-heritage-and-youth-empowerment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The premier Zimbabwean cultural and sporting festival, ZimPride, has launched its 2026 edition in South Australia, blending competitive football with a showcase of business innovation and cultural heritage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:10:57 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZimPride 2026, Zimbabwean culture Australia, youth empowerment sport, Education 5.0 Zimbabwe, Zimbabwean diaspora festival, community football Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Embassy Australia Launches Campaign to Mobilise Diaspora Support for 2027 Rugby World Cup</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-embassy-in-australia-launches-campaign-to-mobilise-diaspora-for-2027-rugby-world-cup</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-embassy-in-australia-launches-campaign-to-mobilise-diaspora-for-2027-rugby-world-cup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwean Embassy in Canberra, Australia, has appealed to the 60,000-strong diaspora community in Australia to form a &quot;solid support base&quot; for the national rugby team ahead of their 2027 World Cup matches in Adelaide. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:56:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Sables, Rugby World Cup 2027, Zimbabwe diaspora Australia, South Australia rugby, Sables support base, Zimbabwe Embassy Canberra, Wales vs Zimbabwe, England vs Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>ZANU PF Activists Arrested for Alleged Abduction and Torture of CID Detective</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ZANU-PF-Activists-Arrested-for-Alleged-Abduction-and-Torture-of-CID-Detective</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/ZANU-PF-Activists-Arrested-for-Alleged-Abduction-and-Torture-of-CID-Detective</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A prominent ZANU PF youth leader and two accomplices have been detained in Zimbabwe following a high-profile abduction and torture of a CID Law and Order detective. The incident occurred during the contentious 2026 Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) public hearings in Gokwe, the Detective was allegedly seized and subjected to &quot;falaka&quot; torture in a secluded area. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:21:45 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, ZANU PF, Gweru, abduction, torture, CID, Bester Tati, Isheunesu Benjamin Marima, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, CAB3, police arrest, Midlands Province, political violence, Nembudziya, Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services</media:keywords>
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<title>Gweru Anti&#45;Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3  Arrested 14 Granted Bail A Day After Hearings</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-14-cab-3-protesters-granted-bail-day-after-hearings</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-14-cab-3-protesters-granted-bail-day-after-hearings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The fourteen opposition supporters arrested in Gweru for allegedly participating in an unsanctioned anti–Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 gathering have been granted bail. Each was released on US$50 bail with conditions to reside at their given addresses and attend all remand hearings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:02:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Scottland Edge TelOne FC 3&#45;2 at Ascot Stadium</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/scottland-edge-telone-fc-3-2-at-ascot-stadium-clash</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/scottland-edge-telone-fc-3-2-at-ascot-stadium-clash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Defending champions Scottland FC defeated TelOne FC 3-2 at Ascot Stadium on Thursday, 2 April 2026. Goals from Terrence Dzvukamanja, Emmanuel Ziocha and late substitute Walter Musona secured the win for Norman Mapeza’s side, despite Jerry Chipangura and Blessing Matebeck retaliation for the hosts. Both coaches praised their teams’ fighting spirit while highlighting defensive lapses in the five-goal Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:32:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>The Constitution Is Not ZANU PF Property”: Chibaya Slams ‘Captured’ National Hearings After Somabhula Chaos</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-constitution-is-not-zanu-pf-property-chibaya-slams-captured-national-hearings-after-somabhula-chaos</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-constitution-is-not-zanu-pf-property-chibaya-slams-captured-national-hearings-after-somabhula-chaos</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Opposition legislator Amos Chibaya has denounced Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 public hearings as exclusionary and manipulated, following violent disruptions at Somabhula Council Hall in Gweru. Chibaya and other opposition figures accused ruling party youths of barring dissenting voices, harassing journalists, and controlling access to venues, framing the process as illegitimate and symptomatic of Zimbabwe’s wider governance crisis. Journalists were manhandled, equipment confiscated, and citizens silenced, raising serious concerns about transparency, inclusivity, and the credibility of the constitutional reform process. MISA Zimbabwe has also warned of escalating threats to press freedom during the hearings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:18:33 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Momentary Chaos at Gweru Vungu Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3 Hearing</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/momentary-chaos-at-gweru-vungu-constitutional-amendment-bill-no3-hearing</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/momentary-chaos-at-gweru-vungu-constitutional-amendment-bill-no3-hearing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Momentary clashes at the Vungu hearing in Somabula after a suspected ZANU PF activist tried to grab the microphone from former Mkoba Member of Parliament while making his contribution. The systemic and simingly organised disruptions reflect a broader national crisis in urban and peri-urban hearings over the proposed extensions to presidential term limits and governance reforms, analysts say. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:15:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, Vungu Hearing, Zimbabwe Public Consultations, Presidential Term Extension, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Somabula, Pfumvudza, Zimbabwe Politics 2026.</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Prime Minister Warns of Tough Economic Times Ahead, Calls on Aussies To Play Their Part</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-prime-minister-warns-of-tough-economic-times-ahead-calls-on-aussies-to-play-their-part</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-prime-minister-warns-of-tough-economic-times-ahead-calls-on-aussies-to-play-their-part</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has issued a sober warning to Australians regarding a prolonged period of economic instability, calling for collective action to manage fuel reserves as international conflict drives record inflation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:45:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anthony Albanese, fuel excise cut, Australia energy crisis, National Fuel Security Plan, petrol prices, Middle East war economic impact, Australian Government, heavy vehicle road user charge</media:keywords>
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<title>Four Dead in Harare Police–Armed Gang Shootout</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/four-dead-in-policearmed-gang-shootout</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/four-dead-in-policearmed-gang-shootout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two suspects have been apprehended and four killed following a violent confrontation between the Zimbabwe Republic Police and a notorious armed robbery gang in Harare’s Warren Park suburb. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:54:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, Harare shootout, Warren Park, armed robbery arrest, CID Homicide, Nelson Chitima, Edson Guvira, Zimbabwe crime news</media:keywords>
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<title>Coding the Future: Inside Gweru’s Quiet AI Revolution</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/coding-the-future-inside-gwerus-quiet-ai-revolution</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/coding-the-future-inside-gwerus-quiet-ai-revolution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In Gweru’s Memorial Library, a grassroots digital literacy programme is set to reshape how communities engage with modern technology. Spearheaded by the Zimbabwe Information and Technology Empowerment Centre (ZITEC) under Dr. Nancy Kwangwa, the initiative equips citizens with practical skills in data use, ethics, and digital protection. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:06:58 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>TelOne FC Seek First Win As Scottland Visit Ascot Stadium In PSL Midweek Clash</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/telone-fc-seek-first-win-as-scottland-visit-ascot-stadium-in-psl-midweek-clash</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/telone-fc-seek-first-win-as-scottland-visit-ascot-stadium-in-psl-midweek-clash</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TelOne FC coach Herbert Maruwa previews a tough home match against defending champions Scottland FC in Zimbabwe’s 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League round five, with both sides eyeing vital points after contrasting starts to the season. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:21:33 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TelOne FC, Scottland FC, Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, 2026 PSL, Ascot Stadium, Herbert Maruwa, Zimbabwe football, PSL round 5, TelOne vs Scottland preview, defending champions Scottland</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Taxation Office Announces Relief and Payment Support Amid Rising Fuel Costs</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-taxation-office-announces-relief-and-payment-support-amid-rising-fuel-costs</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-taxation-office-announces-relief-and-payment-support-amid-rising-fuel-costs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has launched a targeted support package for businesses struggling with high fuel prices. Measures include flexible payment plans, GIC remissions and PAYG instalment variations available until June 30, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 07:04:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ATO fuel relief, Australian Taxation Office, business tax support, fuel cost crisis, Rob Heferen, PAYG variations, tax payment plans, GIC remission, small business relief Australia, fuel price impact 2026, ato.gov.au/fuelresponse</media:keywords>
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<title>Chaos Erupts at Zimbabwe Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 Hearings, Lawyer Doug Coltart Beaten, Journalists Harassed</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chaos-erupts-at-zimbabwe-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3-hearings-lawyer-doug-coltart-beaten-journalists-harassed</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chaos-erupts-at-zimbabwe-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3-hearings-lawyer-doug-coltart-beaten-journalists-harassed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Public hearings on Zimbabwe’s controversial Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 descended into violence yesterday at Harare’s City Sports Centre, with human rights lawyer Doug Coltart assaulted and journalists reportedly trapped and ordered to delete footage. MISA Zimbabwe condemns the intimidation, as nationwide consultations on the bill—widely seen as extending presidential terms and consolidating executive power—face accusations of bias and suppression. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 05:40:45 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Constitutional Amendment Bill No 3, CAB3, public hearings, Doug Coltart assault, City Sports Centre Harare chaos, MISA Zimbabwe journalists safety, Mnangagwa term extension 2030, Zimbabwe constitution changes 2026, ZANU PF violence hearings</media:keywords>
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<title>Fair Work Commission Scraps Junior Pay Rates for 18&#45;20 Year Olds</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/fair-work-commission-scraps-junior-pay-rates-for-18-20-year-olds</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/fair-work-commission-scraps-junior-pay-rates-for-18-20-year-olds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A landmark ruling by the Fair Work Commission will see 500,000 junior workers in retail and fast food receive full adult wages. The change, phased in over four years, eliminates discounted pay for young adults while keeping rates for minors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:44:28 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Fair Work Commission, junior pay rates, Australia wage increase, retail workers pay, fast food wages, SDA union, Australian Retail Council, youth employment, minimum wage ruling, 18-20 year old pay, cost of living Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia Fuel Supplies Could Cease by Mid&#45;April</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-fuel-supplies-could-cease-by-april-20</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-fuel-supplies-could-cease-by-april-20</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Major supply chain disruptions in the Middle East threaten Australia&#039;s petrol and diesel stocks. Analysts warn that 70-80% of imported fuel is at risk as Asian refineries face feedstock shortages and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz are impacted. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:22:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia fuel shortage, J.P. Morgan energy analysis, petrol supply chain, diesel crisis Australia, Strait of Hormuz shipping, Asian refinery shutdown, fuel security, energy crisis 2026, news.com.au, crude oil imports, Middle East conflict impact</media:keywords>
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<title>Majority of Americans Oppose Scale of Operation Epic Fury in Iran</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/majority-of-americans-oppose-scale-of-operation-epic-fury-in-iran</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/majority-of-americans-oppose-scale-of-operation-epic-fury-in-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new AP-NORC poll reveals 59% of Americans believe U.S. military strikes in Iran are excessive. President Trump claims the war is ahead of schedule as Washington proposes a 15-point peace plan via Pakistani intermediaries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:54:45 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Operation Epic Fury, Iran war polls, Donald Trump Iran, US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, Steve Witkoff peace plan, Pete Hegseth, Iran military strikes, American public opinion, military news, The Military Times</media:keywords>
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<title>Gweru court rules in River Valley Properties theft, accused faces prison</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-court-rules-in-river-valley-properties-theft-accused-faces-prison</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-court-rules-in-river-valley-properties-theft-accused-faces-prison</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 24-year-old Gweru man has been sentenced to pay a US$126 fine or face three months in prison after being convicted of stealing construction materials, highlighting the rise of survival-driven petty crime amid economic hardship.

In Gweru, Zimbabwe, a young man faces jail if he fails to pay a US$126 fine for stealing iron poles from a construction site. The case exhibited the courts’ tough stance on theft and the growing link between socio-economic struggles and petty crime. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:25:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Greenpeace Activists Arrested for Sydney Gas Conference Protest</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/greenpeace-activists-arrested-for-sydney-gas-conference-protest</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/greenpeace-activists-arrested-for-sydney-gas-conference-protest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two environmental activists were detained by Sydney police after disrupting a major domestic gas summit to protest industry profiteering and climate impact. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:27:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Greenpeace, Sydney gas conference, activist arrest, Australia energy protest, gas industry taxation, Santos, ConocoPhillips, climate change demonstration</media:keywords>
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<title>Five South African Women Arrested at OR Tambo Airport With Over R5 Million Concealed Drugs Headed for China</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/five-south-african-women-arrested-at-or-tambo-airport-with-over-r5-million-drugs-headed-for-china</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/five-south-african-women-arrested-at-or-tambo-airport-with-over-r5-million-drugs-headed-for-china</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South African police, in collaboration with Airports Company South Africa, arrested five female nationals at OR Tambo International Airport on 28 March 2026 after discovering drugs valued at more than R5 million hidden in their sneakers, underwear and private parts. The suspects, believed to be drug mules, were heading to China via Dubai and are due to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on 31 March facing drug trafficking charges, with investigations continuing to trace syndicate kingpins. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:02:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>ZIMCODD, Midlands Stakeholders Demand Tax Reforms to Ease Burden on Women and the Poor</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimcodd-midlands-stakeholders-demand-tax-reforms-to-ease-burden-on-women-and-the-poor</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimcodd-midlands-stakeholders-demand-tax-reforms-to-ease-burden-on-women-and-the-poor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A multi-stakeholder meeting in Gweru organised by ZIMCODD highlighted Zimbabwe&#039;s US$23.4 billion debt crisis and regressive tax policies that disproportionately affect women and informal traders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:35:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe debt, ZIMCODD, tax reform, Gweru residents, fiscal policy, gender-responsive budgeting, ZIMRA, social protection, regressive tax, Brian Dube, Brisky Thulani Ncube</media:keywords>
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<title>Gweru 14 Arrested Anti&#45;Constitutional Amendment Bill  No. 3 Group Spend Night in Prison</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-14-alleged-anti-constitutional-amendment-number-3-bill-protestors-to-spend-night-in-prison-as-bail-delayed</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-14-alleged-anti-constitutional-amendment-number-3-bill-protestors-to-spend-night-in-prison-as-bail-delayed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The fourteen opposition supporters and civic actors arrested for unlawful assembly under the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (MOPA) Arrested at Matende Shopping Centre  accused of participating in an unsanctioned gathering against Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 spent the night in prison after the state requested time to verify the accused’s residential addresses before making bail submissions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:35:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Diaspora Group Formally Submits Rejection to Proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No.3</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-group-formally-submits-rejection-to-proposed-constitutional-amendment-bill-no3</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-group-formally-submits-rejection-to-proposed-constitutional-amendment-bill-no3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative (ZDVI) has formally submitted a rejection of the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill to Parliament, citing concerns over democratic accountability and term limits. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:30:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Constitution, Amendment Number 3 Bill, Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative, voter registration, presidential term limits, ZDVI, Zimbabwe Parliament</media:keywords>
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<title>Teen Murders Friend Over STI Tease</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/teen-murders-friend-over-sti-tease</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/teen-murders-friend-over-sti-tease</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police have arrested 19-year-old Jimson Sibanda for the alleged murder of Elvis Gwatimba following a dispute over STI teasing at a night club in Mberengwa. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:11:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mberengwa murder, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Jimson Sibanda, Elvis Gwatimba, Deo Night Club, Midlands Province crime, knife attack</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Drone Specialist Boresight Secures Major Western Military Contracts</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-drone-specialist-boresight-secures-major-western-military-contracts</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-drone-specialist-boresight-secures-major-western-military-contracts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Canberra-based Boresight emerges as a leader in the counter-UAS market, supplying over 5,000 target drone systems to 11 Western armed forces including the United States and UK. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:55:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Boresight, target drones, counter-UAS training, Australian defense industry, BQ-400 Raider, military technology, drone warfare, Justin Olde</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia Skilled Migration List Faces Criticism Over Job Vacancy Discrepancies</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-skilled-migration-list-faces-criticism-over-job-vacancy-discrepancies</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-skilled-migration-list-faces-criticism-over-job-vacancy-discrepancies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sustainable Population Australia labels the national skilled migration list an &quot;embarrassing myth,&quot; calling for a strict &quot;no job, no visa&quot; policy to address labor market imbalances. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:29:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia migration policy, skilled visa shortages, Sustainable Population Australia, Michael Bayliss, Peter Strachan, Australian labor market, immigration reform</media:keywords>
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<title>Hericom Media Director Urges Local News to Embrace Community Heritage at 2026 LINA Summit</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/hericom-media-director-urges-local-news-to-embrace-community-heritage-at-2026-lina-summit</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/hericom-media-director-urges-local-news-to-embrace-community-heritage-at-2026-lina-summit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the 2026 LINA Summit in Murray Bridge, South Australia, Hericom Media Director Harry Taruva highlighted how focusing on &quot;Kwedu Classics&quot;,  celebrating local stories and undocumented history, has built deeper audience trust and offered a sustainable model for independent media beyond crisis-driven reporting. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:27:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kawide Nakasamu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hericom Media, Harry Taruva, Kwedu Classics, LINA Summit 2026, local news Australia, community heritage journalism, independent media, South Western Sydney media</media:keywords>
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<title>14 Arrested In Gweru As Police Move Against Anti&#45;Amendment Bill Gathering</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/14-arrested-in-gweru-as-police-move-against-anti-amendment-bill-protesters</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/14-arrested-in-gweru-as-police-move-against-anti-amendment-bill-protesters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On March 28, 2026, police in Gweru arrested 14 opposition supporters and civic actors accused of staging an unsanctioned gathering against Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 09:39:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Churches Step Into Constitutional Debate as Musindo Rallies Pastors in Gweru</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/churches-step-into-constitutional-debate-as-musindo-rallies-pastors-in-gweru</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/churches-step-into-constitutional-debate-as-musindo-rallies-pastors-in-gweru</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On March 27, 2026, nearly 200 pastors gathered at the Presbyterian Church in Gweru to discuss Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. Organized by Obediah Musindo of the Destiny of Afrika Network, the meeting marked a turning point as the Church stepped into political discourse. Speakers emphasized continuity in national development and recovery, aligning with calls for sustained leadership under President Mnangagwa. While faith leaders framed their role as stakeholders in shaping the country’s future, legal experts and civil society cautioned against the risks of constitutional changes and blurred lines between faith and politics. The debate has now moved beyond Parliament — into pulpits and communities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 14:06:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Obediah Musindo, &quot;Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia’s Local News Publishers Convene in South Australia for LINA Summit</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-local-news-publishers-convene-in-south-australia-for-lina-summit</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-local-news-publishers-convene-in-south-australia-for-lina-summit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Independent news publishers from across Australia gathered in Murray Bridge for the LINA Summit, focusing on sustainability, innovation and community-driven journalism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:17:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia local news, LINA Summit, independent publishers Australia, Murray Bridge News, Claire Stuchbery, Peri Strathearn, journalism sustainability, media innovation</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Confirms 15 Nationals Killed in Russia&#45;Ukraine War After Fraudulent Recruitment Scams</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-confirms-15-nationals-killed-in-russia-ukraine-war-after-fraudulent-recruitment-scams</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-confirms-15-nationals-killed-in-russia-ukraine-war-after-fraudulent-recruitment-scams</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe 15 nationals killed Russia Ukraine, Zhemu Soda announcement 15 Zimbabweans dead, fraudulent recruitment Zimbabwe Russia war, 66 Zimbabweans still alive Ukraine frontlines, human trafficking African recruits Russia, social media job scams Zimbabwe Russia, repatriation Zimbabwe citizens Russia conflict, deceptive employment offers Zimbabweans Ukraine, Zimbabwe government Russia diplomatic efforts, African mercenaries Russia Ukraine war estimates, Zhemu Soda quotes human trafficking Zimbabwe ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:26:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Offering 100% Profit Repatriation &amp;amp; Tax Holidays in US$1.4 Billion Agricultural Investment Drive</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-offering-100-profit-repatriation-tax-holidays-in-us14-billion-agricultural-investment-drive</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-offering-100-profit-repatriation-tax-holidays-in-us14-billion-agricultural-investment-drive</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwean government has unveiled a suite of aggressive fiscal incentives, including five-year tax exemptions and full foreign ownership, to anchor its new $1.42 billion agricultural transformation roadmap. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:42:57 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe agriculture, investment incentives, ZAFSRTIR, Special Economic Zones, tax exemptions, profit repatriation, ZIMRA corruption reporting, agrifood systems</media:keywords>
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<title>School&#45;run Driver Wanted for Sodomising Seven&#45;Year&#45;Old</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/school-run-driver-wanted-for-sodomising-seven-year-old</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/school-run-driver-wanted-for-sodomising-seven-year-old</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police in Midlands Province are investigating a Gweru school-run commuter omnibus driver known as &quot;Jonso&quot; for the alleged serial sodomy of a juvenile. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:35:42 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru crime news, school bus driver assault, Midlands Police investigation, aggravated indecent assault Zimbabwe, Mkoba school transport, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, child safety Gweru</media:keywords>
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<title>Over 9000L Diesel Lost to Base Station Robberies in Kwekwe</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/over-9000l-diesel-lost-to-network-base-station-robberies-in-kwekwe</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/over-9000l-diesel-lost-to-network-base-station-robberies-in-kwekwe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two suspects have been remanded in custody following a series of violent robberies and diesel thefts targeting telecommunications infrastructure in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:24:22 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, Kwekwe robbery, network base station theft, diesel theft Zimbabwe, Stanely Chifodya, Kudakwashe Mazvidza, infrastructure vandalism, Zimbabwe crime news</media:keywords>
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<title>Women Now Occupy One&#45;Third of Zimbabwe’s Legislature, Parliament Reveals</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/women-now-occupy-one-third-of-zimbabwes-legislature-parliament-reveals</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/women-now-occupy-one-third-of-zimbabwes-legislature-parliament-reveals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Women now make up one-third of Zimbabwe’s Parliament, with 120 out of 360 seats held by female legislators. This milestone, announced during Women’s Month, reflects progress driven by constitutional reforms such as the proportional representation quota system introduced in 2013. While advocates welcome the achievement, they stress that Zimbabwe still falls short of the SADC target of 50 percent representation and must ensure women wield real influence in policymaking. Structural barriers—including financing gaps, cultural norms, and limited leadership opportunities—continue to hinder broader participation, but officials remain optimistic about future gains. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:30:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Police Launches Nationwide Stop&#45;and&#45;Search Blitz Ahead of Easter Holidays</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-launches-nationwide-stop-and-search-blitz-ahead-of-easter-holidays</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-launches-nationwide-stop-and-search-blitz-ahead-of-easter-holidays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner-General S. Mutamba announces an intensive security operation targeting unregistered vehicles, drug traffickers, and unlicensed liquor outlets ahead of the 2026 Easter and Independence Day celebrations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP, Commissioner-General Mutamba, road safety Zimbabwe, stop and search blitz, Easter holiday security, Zimbabwe Independence Day 2026, drug trafficking Zimbabwe, mushikashika crackdown, Liquor Act Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>RBZ Suspends 90% Export Retention Threshold for Small&#45;Scale Gold Miners</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/rbz-suspends-90-export-retention-threshold-for-small-scale-gold-miners</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/rbz-suspends-90-export-retention-threshold-for-small-scale-gold-miners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s central bank has paused implementation of the 90 percent forex retention policy for artisanal and small-scale gold miners due to unbanked operators and logistical issues, while keeping the policy rate at 35 percent and forecasting single-digit inflation through 2026 amid strong growth and record inflows. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:42:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RBZ, Monetary Policy Committee, Zimbabwe inflation, small scale gold miners, export retention threshold, ZiG banknotes, Bank Policy rate, foreign currency inflows, disinflation, NDS2HARARE, March 25</media:keywords>
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<title>From Mkoba to the Spotlight: Award&#45;Winning Podcaster Tafara Tarusenga Builds a Digital Movement</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/from-mkoba-to-the-spotlight-award-winning-podcaster-tafara-tarusenga-builds-a-digital-movement</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/from-mkoba-to-the-spotlight-award-winning-podcaster-tafara-tarusenga-builds-a-digital-movement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At 22, Tafara Tarusenga of Gweru’s Everyday Buzz Podcast wins Best National Podcaster 2025, showcasing Zimbabwe’s rising digital storytelling talent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:01:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>The Architecture of Deceit: Inside a Gweru Land Scam That Finally Collapsed</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-architecture-of-deceit-inside-a-gweru-land-scam-that-finally-collapsed</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-architecture-of-deceit-inside-a-gweru-land-scam-that-finally-collapsed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Gweru property dealer, Bhekithemba Sibanda, his company SIBBS Properties (Pvt) Ltd, and co-accused Tinashe Nyakuseka were convicted of multiple counts of fraud after orchestrating a long-running land scam between 2017 and 2023. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:29:10 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Targets Agric, Mining &amp;amp; Tourism Growth to Boost Trade &amp;amp; Investment Ties With Australia</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-targets-agric-mining-tourism-growth-to-boost-trade-investment-ties-with-australia</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-targets-agric-mining-tourism-growth-to-boost-trade-investment-ties-with-australia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s Ambassador to Australia Joe Tapera Mhishi says Zimbabwe is expanding irrigation, mining value addition and tourism to attract foreign investment and strengthen trade ties with Australia and the wider African region. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 01:38:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Australia, trade, investment, mining, agriculture, tourism, AfCFTA, SADC, lithium, irrigation, dams, value addition, Victoria Falls, Kariba</media:keywords>
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<title>Chatunga Mugabe Case Postponed to April 17 as Plea Negotiations Stall</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chatunga-case-postponed-to-april-17-as-plea-negotiations-stall-in-south-africa-court</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chatunga-case-postponed-to-april-17-as-plea-negotiations-stall-in-south-africa-court</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The high-profile attempted murder trial of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of Zimbabwe’s late president Robert Mugabe, and his co-accused was delayed again on March 24 to April 17 after a senior prosecutor failed to finalise an advanced plea deal; both accused remain in custody facing charges linked to a February shooting at their Johannesburg mansion. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:25:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>bellarmine chatunga mugabe, mugabe son court case, attempted murder south africa, hyde park shooting, alexandra magistrate court, tobias matonhodze, plea negotiations postponed, april 17 mugabe case, robert mugabe family, zimbabwe south africa illegal immigration</media:keywords>
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<title>Nigerian Journalist Assaulted by Police, Media Rights Group Demands Justice</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nigerian-journalist-assaulted-by-police-media-rights-group-demands-justice</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nigerian-journalist-assaulted-by-police-media-rights-group-demands-justice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nigerian police have assaulted journalist, Mohammed Adamu while trying to cover the Eid Durbar in Bauchi state, sustaining head injuries in the process. The Media Rights Agenda has called for the suspension and prosecution of he responsible officer, DPO Jamilu Kabir following the assault of the  Albarka Radio reporter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:07:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Media Rights Agenda, Mohammed Adamu assault, Bauchi Police, Nigeria media freedom, Albarka Radio, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, police brutality Nigeria, journalism safety.</media:keywords>
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<title>Midlands Rugby Elects New Substantive Executive Board</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-rugby-board-elects-new-substantive-executive</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-rugby-board-elects-new-substantive-executive</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Midlands Rugby Board has transitioned to a substantive regional leadership following an elective AGM at Chaplin High School. Newly elected Chairperson Darren Levendale outlines plans for commercial growth, facility development and high-performance coaching support across the province. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:36:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Midlands Rugby Board, Zimbabwe Rugby, ZRU, Zimbabwe Rugby Union, Darren Rugby Levendale, Gweru sports news, Chaplin High School AGM, Midlands Rugby Development, Kwekwe Diggers, Mahogany Bulls, Thornhill Rugby, Zimbabwe school rugby, sports governance, rugby sponsorship Zimbabwe, Gweru, Zimbabwe Rugby</media:keywords>
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<title>ActionSA’s Dereleen James Files Criminal Charges Against Gayton McKenzie Over Alleged Cartel Intimidation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/actionsas-dereleen-james-files-criminal-charges-against-gayton-mckenzie-over-alleged-cartel-intimidation</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/actionsas-dereleen-james-files-criminal-charges-against-gayton-mckenzie-over-alleged-cartel-intimidation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ActionSA Member of Parliament Dereleen James has formally laid criminal charges against South African Minister Gayton McKenzie, alleging a campaign of intimidation following her investigation into purported ties between Patriotic Alliance leadership and the &quot;Big 5&quot; drug cartel. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:46:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ActionSA, Dereleen James, Gayton McKenzie, Patriotic Alliance, Katiso Molefe, Big 5 cartel, Cape Town Central Police Station, South Africa politics, criminal charges</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia’s Natural Population Growth Hits Historic Lows as Immigration Drives 80% of National Expansion</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-natural-population-growth-hits-historic-lows-as-immigration-drives-80-of-national-expansion</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-natural-population-growth-hits-historic-lows-as-immigration-drives-80-of-national-expansion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New demographic data reveals a widening gap between Australia’s &quot;natural&quot; internal growth and its overseas migration intake, with birth rates falling to record lows while net migration accounts for nearly 4 out of every 5 new residents. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:36:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia population, ABS data, birth rates, natural increase, net overseas migration, Sustainable Population Australia, demographic shift, housing demand</media:keywords>
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<title>University of Melbourne Faces Pressure to Rescind &amp;quot;Draconian&amp;quot; Indoor Protest Ban</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/university-of-melbourne-faces-pressure-to-rescind-draconian-indoor-protest-ban</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/university-of-melbourne-faces-pressure-to-rescind-draconian-indoor-protest-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A coalition of human rights groups, unions and student organisations has formally urged the University of Melbourne to repeal its year-old ban on indoor protests, arguing the restrictions stifle academic freedom and democratic expression. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 02:14:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>University of Melbourne, National Tertiary Education Union, NTEU, student protest, academic freedom, human rights, Glyn Davis, UMSU, indoor protest ban</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia Citizens Party Warns Fuel Crisis Deepens Regional Banking Emergency</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-citizens-party-warns-fuel-crisis-deepens-regional-banking-emergency</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-citizens-party-warns-fuel-crisis-deepens-regional-banking-emergency</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian Citizens Party has called for the immediate establishment of a government-owned post office bank, warning that soaring fuel prices and supply shortages have made the hundreds of kilometers required for regional banking travel unsustainable for rural residents. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:18:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australian Citizens Party, bank branch closures, fuel crisis, Matt Canavan, regional banking, Australia Post, Robinvale fuel shortage, Coober Pedy</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Nurses Strike at Parirenyatwa Hospital Over Low Pay and Transport Costs, Chaos as Services Stall</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-nurses-strike-at-parirenyatwa-hospital-over-low-pay-and-transport-costs-chaos-as-services-stall</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-nurses-strike-at-parirenyatwa-hospital-over-low-pay-and-transport-costs-chaos-as-services-stall</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nurses at Zimbabwe’s largest referral hospital, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals in Harare, launched a strike on March 23, 2026, halting most services and leaving patients in limbo amid chaotic scenes. Demanding higher salaries, transport allowances, free medical care, housing reviews and better uniforms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:31:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Parirenyatwa Hospital strike, Zimbabwe nurses strike, low pay nurses Zimbabwe, transport allowance nurses, health workers protest Harare, Parirenyatwa chaos March 2026, ZiG salary nurses, cost of living Zimbabwe health sector, free medical care demand, housing allowance nurses, Maidei Dzinoreva nurse interview, Ndohurira kombi chant</media:keywords>
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<title>61&#45;Year&#45;Old Sentenced to 60 Years for Raping Nine&#45;Year&#45;Old</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/61-year-old-sentenced-to-60-years-for-raping-nine-year-old</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/61-year-old-sentenced-to-60-years-for-raping-nine-year-old</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 61-year-old Gokwe man, Benjamin Sibanda, has been sentenced to 60 years in prison with labour following his conviction for the repeated rape of a nine-year-old neighbour in the Chief Njelele area. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:20:36 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP Gokwe, Benjamin Sibanda, Chief Njelele, rape conviction, sentencing, juvenile abuse, Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act</media:keywords>
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<title>Armed Gang Gets Away With US$10,000 Worth of Goods &amp;amp; Cash in Midnight Tuckshop Raid</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/armed-gang-gets-away-with-us10000-worth-of-goods-cash-in-midnight-tuckshop-raid</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/armed-gang-gets-away-with-us10000-worth-of-goods-cash-in-midnight-tuckshop-raid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police have launched a manhunt for a four-man armed gang that raided a tuckshop at Moss Mine Charter in Kwekwe, escaping with a motor vehicle, cash, and valuables totaling over US$10,500. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:57:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kwekwe robbery, Moss Mine Charter, ZRP manhunt, EcoCash robbery, Midlands crime, Honda Fit theft, tuckshop raid</media:keywords>
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<title>South Africa Urged to Sanction Israel Over Coal Exports</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-urged-to-sanction-israel-over-coal-exports</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/south-africa-urged-to-sanction-israel-over-coal-exports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South African BDS Coalition has called on the government to sanction Israel by halting coal exports, submitting a legal report to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition arguing that continued coal trade violates international law and could make South Africa complicit in alleged human rights violations amid the Gaza conflict. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:42:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South Africa coal exports Israel, SA BDS Coalition, Israel sanctions South Africa, coal export ban Israel, DTIC report coal Israel, Parks Tau coal exports, Richards Bay coal Israel, Navios Mars ship, South Africa Israel trade, Hague Group South Africa Colombia, ICJ Israel case South Africa, Gaza conflict coal exports</media:keywords>
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<title>ZUJ Secretary&#45;General Calls for Ethical Journalism, Stronger Partnerships at Midlands Media Awards</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zuj-secretary-general-calls-for-ethical-journalism-stronger-partnerships-at-midlands-media-awards</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zuj-secretary-general-calls-for-ethical-journalism-stronger-partnerships-at-midlands-media-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Union of Journalists (ZUJ) Secretary-General, Perfect Hlongwane, emphasized the vital role of ethical and responsible journalism in national development during the inaugural Midlands Provincial Media and Journalism Awards in Gweru. He highlighted press freedom as a cornerstone of democracy, urged collaboration between media, government, and business, and commended sponsors for investing in credible storytelling. The event celebrated journalistic excellence while reinforcing the profession’s responsibility to uphold integrity, courage, and truth. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:23:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>UFIC State&#45;of the&#45;Art Structure Praised as Catalyst for Growth by Veteran Land Developer Smelly Dube</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ufic-landmark-structure-praised-as-catalyst-for-growth-by-business-leader-smelly-dube</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/ufic-landmark-structure-praised-as-catalyst-for-growth-by-business-leader-smelly-dube</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Professor Smelly Dube hails the United Family International Church (UFIC) Woodlands project in Gweru as a transformative landmark set to boost investment, drive economic growth, and reshape the city’s skyline into a major hub for worship, events, and community development. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:55:45 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Midlands’ 98.4 FM Dominates National Journalism Awards</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-984-fm-dominates-national-journalism-awards</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-984-fm-dominates-national-journalism-awards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Midlands-based 98.4 FM shone at the Provincial Journalism and Media Awards (NJAMA), winning four major accolades across six categories. Reporters Catherine Masocha, Elias Maginya (DJ Vass), and Tinani Nyabereka led the station’s triumph, earning recognition for excellence in business, mining, political reporting, and storytelling. Station manager Victoria Nyanhete hailed the achievement as a milestone that reflects teamwork, editorial integrity, and commitment to impactful journalism. Since its launch in 2022, 98.4 FM has grown into a leading broadcaster in the Midlands, promoting local talent and delivering diverse programming in English, chiShona, and isiNdebele. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:16:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>FC Platinum&#45;TelOne Midlands Derby Ends In Stalemate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/fc-platinum-and-telone-midlands-derby-ends-in-stalemate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/fc-platinum-and-telone-midlands-derby-ends-in-stalemate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FC Platinum surrendered a two-goal lead as TelOne FC mounted a spirited comeback to snatch a 2-2 draw in an entertaining Castle Lager Premier Soccer League clash at Mandava Stadium on Saturday, with Garikai Dematsika scoring twice for the hosts before Bruno Mtigo and substitute Blessing Matebeck responded for the visitors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:57:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FC Platinum, TelOne FC, Midlands derby, Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, Mandava Stadium, Garikai Dematsika, Bruno Mtigo, Matebeck, Zimbabwe football, 2-2 draw</media:keywords>
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<title>Greenpeace Slams Albanese Government Over 2081 Queensland Gas Wells Approval</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/greenpeace-slams-albanese-government-over-2081-queensland-gas-wells-approval</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/greenpeace-slams-albanese-government-over-2081-queensland-gas-wells-approval</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Greenpeace Australia Pacific has condemned the Federal Government&#039;s decision to greenlight nearly 1,700 new gas wells in Queensland, arguing the project extends fossil fuel reliance decades beyond Australia’s 2050 net-zero targets. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 02:44:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Greenpeace, Albanese Government, APLNG, Queensland gas, fossil fuels, climate change, coal seam gas, energy prices, koala habitat</media:keywords>
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<title>Police Confirm One Dead, Two Arrested in Gweru Claremont Shootout</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-confirm-one-dead-two-arrested-in-gweru-claremont-shootout</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-confirm-one-dead-two-arrested-in-gweru-claremont-shootout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A police shootout with armed robbers in Gweru has resulted in the death of one suspect and the arrest of two others linked to the 2025 murder of Joseph Mutangadura, successfully accounting for all suspects in the high-profile Ruwa case. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 01:59:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZRP, Gweru shootout, Joseph Mutangadura, Mutangadura Hideout, armed robbery, Valentine Mutasa, Solomon Wisdom Tariro, Samuel Munyunguma, CID Homicide</media:keywords>
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<title>Two Shot Dead in Gweru Police Gunfight With Armed Robbery Suspects</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/two-shot-dead-in-gweru-police-gunfight-with-armed-robbery-suspects</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/two-shot-dead-in-gweru-police-gunfight-with-armed-robbery-suspects</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have confirmed a fatal shootout in Gweru involving an armed robbery syndicate, resulting in the deaths of two suspects as law enforcement intensifies its crackdown on violent crime. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:42:53 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP, Gweru shootout, armed robbery, fatal shooting, Midlands crime, police gunfight, Zimbabwe crime news</media:keywords>
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<title>Foreign National Among Two Arrested as Police Intercept Drug Haul Worth Thousands</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/foreign-national-among-two-arrested-as-police-intercept-drug-hauls-worth-thousands</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/foreign-national-among-two-arrested-as-police-intercept-drug-hauls-worth-thousands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police have seized 147 kilogrammes of dagga in two separate operations in Chegutu and Beitbridge, arresting a foreign national and a local man in a crackdown on narcotics trafficking. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:25:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP, drug bust, Chegutu, Beitbridge, dagga seizure, Mkendwa Kibwana Hassani, Ndandatho Manyewu, narcotics trafficking</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Fuel Prices Breach Historic US$2 Threshold as Global Tensions Hit Pumps</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-fuel-prices-breach-historic-us2-threshold-as-global-tensions-hit-pumps</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-fuel-prices-breach-historic-us2-threshold-as-global-tensions-hit-pumps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For the first time in Zimbabwe’s recent economic history, the price of petrol and diesel has officially surpassed the US$2.00 per litre mark, following a mandatory price review by the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) triggered by Middle East supply disruptions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:47:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe fuel crisis, ZERA, $2 fuel, diesel price hike, petrol price Zimbabwe, energy inflation, Middle East conflict, fuel subsidies</media:keywords>
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<title>Fuel Price Increase Pushes Australians Anxiety to Pandemic Peaks</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/fuel-price-increase-pushes-australians-anxiety-to-pandemic-peaks</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/fuel-price-increase-pushes-australians-anxiety-to-pandemic-peaks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new nationwide survey reveals that 97% of Australians are concerned about fuel supplies, with anxiety levels regarding the cost of living now matching the highest points of the COVID-19 pandemic. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:30:22 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, fuel prices, Middle East conflict, mental health, cost of living, energy security, electric vehicles, Soda Communications, Nature survey</media:keywords>
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<title>ZDVI Demands Cancellation of Constitutional Amendment Hearings Over Exclusion Concerns</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zdvi-demands-cancellation-of-constitutional-amendment-hearings-over-exclusion-concerns</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zdvi-demands-cancellation-of-constitutional-amendment-hearings-over-exclusion-concerns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative has called for the immediate rescheduling of public hearings regarding Constitutional Amendment Bill Number 3, alleging that the current process systematically excludes millions of overseas citizens and rural voters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:05:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill, Diaspora Vote, public hearings, electoral reform, Padmore Kufa, Zimbabwe Parliament, rural voter exclusion</media:keywords>
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<title>Chinese Embassy Urges Nationals to Strengthen Compliance Amid Zimbabwe’s Raw Mineral Export Ban</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chinese-embassy-urges-nationals-to-strengthen-compliance-amid-zimbabwes-raw-mineral-export-ban</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chinese-embassy-urges-nationals-to-strengthen-compliance-amid-zimbabwes-raw-mineral-export-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Chinese Embassy in Harare has advised Chinese investors and enterprises to conduct deep-risk assessments and strictly follow local laws following Zimbabwe’s suspension of raw mineral exports and new reserved sector regulations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:40:13 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China, Zimbabwe, Chinese Embassy, Lithium, Mineral Export Ban, Investment Compliance, Economic Policy, Harare, Raw Minerals, Value Addition</media:keywords>
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<title>Retired Generals Caution Temba Mliswa Over Constitutional Bill Attacks</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/retired-generals-caution-temba-mliswa-over-constitutional-bill-attacks</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/retired-generals-caution-temba-mliswa-over-constitutional-bill-attacks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Air Marshal (Rtd) Henry Muchena, representing a group of veteran generals and civil servants, has issued a formal warning to activist Temba Mliswa following disparaging remarks about their parliamentary submission on Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 06:20:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Henry Muchena, Temba Mliswa, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, Parliament of Zimbabwe, ZANU PF, War Veterans, Gweru, Zimbabwean Politics</media:keywords>
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<title>Walk of Hope Nears Gweru Finish as Senator Backs Inclusive Sports Park Vision</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/walk-of-hope-nears-gweru-finish-as-senator-backs-inclusive-sports-park-vision</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/walk-of-hope-nears-gweru-finish-as-senator-backs-inclusive-sports-park-vision</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Walk of Hope advocacy team reached Gweru, marking a major milestone in their nationwide trek for disability inclusion in sport. With less than 100 kilometres left, the initiative drew strong political support, including Senator Annah Shiri’s endorsement of the proposed inclusive sports park along the Great Dyke. Shiri highlighted the project as a symbol of resilience and equal opportunity, aligning with national development priorities. Recognition was also given to Midlands Minister Owen Ncube for his provincial leadership. The campaign has amplified conversations around disability rights and is now a national call to action, with growing appeals for private sector investment to build accessible facilities and empower future generations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:29:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Walk of Hope Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Two&#45;Thirds of Aussie Travellers to Stay Local Over Fuel Price Increase</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/rea3-fuel-price-to-force-two-thirds-of-aussie-travellers-to-stay-local</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/rea3-fuel-price-to-force-two-thirds-of-aussie-travellers-to-stay-local</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A survey of 9,000 members by Reflections Holidays reveals that 62% of Australian travellers will choose destinations closer to home or reduce stops if fuel prices exceed A$3 per litre, prompting the holiday group to launch a first-of-its-kind Fuel Offset Voucher Program. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:07:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Reflections Holidays, fuel prices Australia, $3 petrol, domestic tourism NSW, Nick Baker, Fuel Offset Voucher, road trips 2026, cost of living Australia, holiday parks, Easter travel 2026, camping NSW, travel trends 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>China’s US$120bn Global Minerals Investment Threatens Australia’s Export Dominance</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chinas-us120bn-global-minerals-investment-threatens-australias-export-dominance</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chinas-us120bn-global-minerals-investment-threatens-australias-export-dominance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A report by Climate Energy Finance warns that China is aggressively diversifying its critical mineral and iron ore supply chains away from Australia through a US$120 billion global investment blitz, leaving Australia’s &quot;dig-and-ship&quot; economy exposed to long-term risk. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:06:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China investment, critical minerals, lithium, iron ore, Climate Energy Finance, Tim Buckley, Future Made in Australia, Simandou project, green industrial policy, Australian mining</media:keywords>
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<title>Recently Pardoned Convict Arrested for Vehicle Theft, House Break&#45;ins</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/recently-pardoned-convict-arrested-for-vehicle-theft-house-break-ins</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/recently-pardoned-convict-arrested-for-vehicle-theft-house-break-ins</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Benjamin Manyangadze, 20, was arrested in Murombedzi after a police chase involving a stolen Peugeot. The suspect had been released from prison just 14 days prior under a presidential amnesty. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:24:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP, Benjamin Manyangadze, Murombedzi, Redcliff theft, motor vehicle theft Zimbabwe, presidential amnesty 2026, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Marondera Prison, Criminal Law Codification and Reform Act</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Human Rights Commission Welcomes 10&#45;Year National Plan to Combat Elder Abuse</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-human-rights-commission-welcomes-10-year-national-plan-to-combat-elder-abuse</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-human-rights-commission-welcomes-10-year-national-plan-to-combat-elder-abuse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM has backed a new 10-year national strategy to end the mistreatment of older Australians, calling for stronger safeguarding laws and a human rights-based approach to tackle financial exploitation and ageism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 07:10:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>elder abuse Australia, National Plan to End the Abuse of Older People, Robert Fitzgerald AM, ageism, financial elder abuse, human rights Australia, Age Discrimination Commissioner, adult safeguarding laws, power of attorney reform, First Nations aging, intergenerational wealth transfer</media:keywords>
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<title>Former GPU Presidents Warn Against &amp;quot;Regression&amp;quot; in Media Regulation Laws in The Gambia</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-gpu-presidents-warn-against-regression-in-media-regulation-laws</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-gpu-presidents-warn-against-regression-in-media-regulation-laws</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former leaders of the Gambia Press Union have condemned new draft accreditation and broadcasting policies, claiming they mimic the repressive tactics of the Jammeh era and undermine the existing independent Media Council. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:58:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The Gambia, press freedom, Gambia Press Union, GPU, media regulation, Deyda Hydara, Ministry of Information Gambia, National Press Accreditation Policy, journalist registration, West Africa media, freedom of expression, Media Council of The Gambia</media:keywords>
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<title>University of Pretoria Study Says S.A. Medical Aid Audits Cause &amp;quot;PTSD&#45;Like&amp;quot; Trauma in Physiotherapists</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/university-of-pretoria-study-finds-sa-medical-aid-audits-cause-ptsd-like-trauma-in-physiotherapists</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/university-of-pretoria-study-finds-sa-medical-aid-audits-cause-ptsd-like-trauma-in-physiotherapists</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New research from the University of Pretoria in South Africa reveals that medical scheme forensic audits often bypass legal requirements, using coercive tactics and outdated billing codes to pressure physiotherapists into debt admissions, causing significant professional and psychological harm. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:25:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>University of Pretoria, physiotherapy, medical aid audits, forensic auditing South Africa, Section 59(3), Health Professions Council of South Africa, HPCSA, medical scheme fraud, Lesley Meyer, billing codes, South African Journal of Physiotherapy, healthcare ethics</media:keywords>
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<title>Fuel Shock &amp;amp; Interest Rate Hike Threaten Australian Small Business Survival</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/fuel-shock-interest-rate-hike-threaten-small-business-survival</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/fuel-shock-interest-rate-hike-threaten-small-business-survival</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ CPA Australia cautions that a perfect storm of rising fuel costs and increased interest rates is deepening the cost-of-living crisis, forcing small businesses in transport and agriculture to raise prices or scale back operations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 06:04:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>CPA Australia, Gavan Ord, interest rate hike, fuel price shock, cost of living Australia, small business inflation, transport costs, interest rates March 2026, Australian economy, business productivity, accounting advice, inflation pressure</media:keywords>
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<title>Government Begins Cancer, Cardiac Care Machines Upgrade in Public Health Facilities</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-begins-cancer-cardiac-care-machines-upgrade-in-public-health-facilities</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-begins-cancer-cardiac-care-machines-upgrade-in-public-health-facilities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe&#039;s Health Minister announces a major healthcare overhaul, utilising sugar tax revenue to procure MRI, CT and radiotherapy equipment while applauding public-private partnerships for local heart surgeries at Parirenyatwa and Mpilo hospitals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:41:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe health ministry, Douglas Mombeshora, Parirenyatwa hospital, Mpilo hospital, cancer treatment Zimbabwe, sugar tax Zimbabwe, heart surgery Zimbabwe, medical equipment procurement, radiotherapy machines, diagnostic imaging Africa, Trauma Centre Borrowdale, healthcare modernization</media:keywords>
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<title>Courtroom Drama in Gweru: Ballistic Report Controversy Forces Magistrate Off Kombayi Trial</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/courtroom-drama-in-gweru-ballistic-report-controversy-forces-magistrate-off-kombayi-trial</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/courtroom-drama-in-gweru-ballistic-report-controversy-forces-magistrate-off-kombayi-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A high-stakes legal battle has erupted at the Gweru Magistrates’ Court after the National Prosecuting Authority sought the recusal of Magistrate Arnold Maburo in the trial of former Gweru Mayor Hamutendi Kombayi and others. The dispute, centred on a contested ballistic report, has escalated into a test of judicial impartiality, prosecutorial conduct, and the integrity of Zimbabwe’s justice system.
Ballistic report controversy forces Magistrate Arnold Maburo’s recusal in the trial of former Gweru Mayor Hamutendi Kombayi &amp; Others. The case exposes tensions over bias, courtroom procedure, and fairness in Zimbabwe’s justice system. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:10:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Faces Pressure to Expand Public Access to CT Scans Amid Funding Shortfall</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-faces-pressure-to-expand-public-access-to-ct-scans-amid-funding-shortfall</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-faces-pressure-to-expand-public-access-to-ct-scans-amid-funding-shortfall</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mkoba Legislator, John Kuka, has renewed calls for urgent investment in public hospital diagnostic imaging as Deputy Health Minister Sleiman Kwidini defends the use of private-sector partnerships amid fiscal constraints. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:00:54 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe health news, CT scan shortage, Zimbabwe Parliament, John Kuka, Sleiman Kwidini, public-private partnerships, Zimbabwe healthcare crisis, diagnostic imaging affordability</media:keywords>
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<title>Three More Iranian Female Footballers Backflip on Asylum Decision, Choose to Return Home from Australia</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/three-more-iranian-female-footballers-backflip-on-asylum-decision-choose-to-return-home-from-australia</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/three-more-iranian-female-footballers-backflip-on-asylum-decision-choose-to-return-home-from-australia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Three additional members of Iran&#039;s women&#039;s national football team, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, have reversed their decision to stay in Australia on humanitarian visas amid the AFC Women&#039;s Asian Cup 2026, opting to return home despite initial fears of reprisals following a national anthem protest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:54:09 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Iranian footballers, backflip asylum, Australia asylum, Iran&#039;s women&#039;s football team, Zahra Ghanbari, humanitarian visas, return home Iran, AFC Women&#039;s Asian Cup 2026, national anthem protest, Tony Burke, Iranian regime pressure, Middle East tensions</media:keywords>
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<title>U.S. Threatens Broadcasters Over Middle East War Coverage</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/us-threatening-broadcasters-over-middle-east-war-coverage</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/us-threatening-broadcasters-over-middle-east-war-coverage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ FCC Chairman Brendan Carr warns U.S. broadcasters of potential license revocation following President Trump’s criticism of Middle East conflict reporting, citing public interest obligations and news distortions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 05:24:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>FCC, Brendan Carr, Donald Trump, broadcast license, media regulation, Middle East war, news distortion, press freedom, Saudi Arabia tanker incident, federal communications commission, Patrick Brischetto, NewsWorld</media:keywords>
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<title>LGBTQ+ Blamed for Women’s Spaces Violation Following Melbourne Spy&#45;Cam Case</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/family-first-demands-ban-on-biological-males-in-womens-spaces-following-melbourne-court-case</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/family-first-demands-ban-on-biological-males-in-womens-spaces-following-melbourne-court-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Family First National Director Lyle Shelton has called for an end to &quot;gender-fluid ideology&quot; in schools and the restoration of sex-segregated spaces after a Melbourne international student avoided jail time for filming women in public restrooms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 04:41:36 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Family First, Lyle Shelton, women’s safety, gender ideology, Melbourne Magistrates Court, Bao Phuc Cao, public toilets, education policy, sex-segregated spaces</media:keywords>
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<title>Mkoba Man Suspected of Hammering Wife to Death Arrested</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mkoba-hammer-wife-murder-suspect-arrested</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mkoba-hammer-wife-murder-suspect-arrested</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police have apprehended Nhlalo Darlington Baloyi, a murder suspect who had been on the run since bludgeoning his wife, Patricia Nyathi, to death with a hammer in Gweru’s Mkoba 4 suburb. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 03:52:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nhlalo Darlington Baloyi arrested, Gweru murder update, ZRP Midlands, Patricia Nyathi, Shambrock Mine, Lower Gweru arrest, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Zimbabwe Republic Police, hammer murder arrest</media:keywords>
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<title>Students With Disability Overlooked in Education Election Debate, Advocates Warn</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/students-with-disability-overlooked-in-education-election-debate-advocates-warn</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/students-with-disability-overlooked-in-education-election-debate-advocates-warn</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Advocacy groups including CYDA and JFA Purple Orange have criticized major political parties in South Australia for failing to commit to inclusive education reforms ahead of the state election, despite a new 15-year roadmap supported by teachers and families. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:37:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South Australia election, inclusive education, disability reform, CYDA, JFA Purple Orange, education policy, Skye Kakoschke-Moore, Australian schools, disability advocacy</media:keywords>
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<title>Guruve Serial Killer Anymore Zvitsva Confesses to Body Parts Ritual Syndicate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/guruve-serial-killer-investigation-anymore-zvitsva-confesses-to-ritual-syndicate-meta-summary-accused</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/guruve-serial-killer-investigation-anymore-zvitsva-confesses-to-ritual-syndicate-meta-summary-accused</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Accused Guruve serial killer Anymore Zvitsva has confessed to 25 counts of murder and the sale of human remains to self-styled prophets and miners. Following an intensive manhunt in Zimbabwe, investigators are now probing a wider ritual killing syndicate involving body parts trafficking and supernatural claims. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anymore Zvitsva, Guruve serial killer, Zimbabwe ritual killings, Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison, body parts trafficking, Mashonaland Central homicides, Zimbabwe Republic Police, ritual murder investigation, Ona Farm massacre, human blood trade, Zimbabwe news</media:keywords>
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<title>Justice Tempered: High Court Revisits Nurse’s Violent Outburst in Lower Gweru</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/justice-tempered-high-court-revisits-nurses-violent-outburst-in-lower-gweru</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/justice-tempered-high-court-revisits-nurses-violent-outburst-in-lower-gweru</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:57:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Maponga Hospitalised After Head&#45;On Collision Along Bulawayo Road</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/maponga-hospitalised-after-head-on-collision-along-bulawayo-road</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/maponga-hospitalised-after-head-on-collision-along-bulawayo-road</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prominent Zimbabwean philosopher and motivational speaker Joshua Maponga survives serious head-on car accident on Bulawayo Road, hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:13:03 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Joshua Maponga, Joshua Maponga accident, Joshua Maponga car crash, Joshua Maponga hospitalised, head-on collision Bulawayo Road, Zimbabwe accident, Pan-Africanist scholar accident, Joshua Maponga survives crash, Zimbabwe road traffic incident, Maponga Facebook post, motivational speaker Zimbabwe, ZimEye Joshua Maponga, Gambakwe Media breaking news, serious road accident Zimbabwe March 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Midlands Rugby to Usher in New Substantive Board</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-rugby-set-for-new-era-as-agm-and-board-elections-approach</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-rugby-set-for-new-era-as-agm-and-board-elections-approach</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Midlands Rugby Union concludes its interim administrative phase with an AGM set for the 20th of March at Chaplin High School to elect a substantive provincial board and formalise its rugby governance. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:34:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Midlands Rugby, Zimbabwe Rugby Union, ZRU, Gweru rugby, Chaplin High School, rugby governance, sports administration Zimbabwe, Darryl Levendale, Tobias Mdlongwa, women&#039;s rugby Zimbabwe, Sables selection, grassroots rugby development, Nash Rugby</media:keywords>
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<title>Faith, Vision and Homes — Destine of AfriKa Unveils Bold Housing Project for Gweru’s Faith Community</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/faith-vision-and-homes-destine-of-afrika-unveils-bold-50-000-housing-project-for-gwerus-faith-community</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/faith-vision-and-homes-destine-of-afrika-unveils-bold-50-000-housing-project-for-gwerus-faith-community</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:18:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Maid Sentenced to Three Years for US$80k Heist</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/maid-sentenced-to-three-years-for-us80k-heist</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/maid-sentenced-to-three-years-for-us80k-heist</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Harare Magistrates&#039; Court has sentenced 59-year-old Sarah Matemarunda to 34 months in prison for masterminding a coordinated theft of over US$80,000 from her employer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:54:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Harare Magistrates&#039; Court, Zimbabwe crime news, Sarah Matemarunda, domestic worker theft, USD 80, 000 heist, National Prosecuting Authority Zimbabwe, Darwendale, Milton Mudimu, safe robbery, employer trust violation, criminal sentencing Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Climate Change Threatens Global Fishing Yields, Monash Study Finds</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/climate-change-threatens-global-fishing-yields-monash-study-finds</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/climate-change-threatens-global-fishing-yields-monash-study-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New research from Monash University reveals that evolutionary adaptations in fish responding to warming oceans could increase fishing industry losses by 50 percent, undermining global food security. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 06:22:20 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>climate change, fisheries, Monash University, marine evolution, global warming, food security, fishing yields, Science journal, sustainable harvest</media:keywords>
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<title>Report Reveals Geographic Inequality in Capital Gains Tax Benefits Across Australia</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/report-reveals-stark-geographic-inequality-in-capital-gains-tax-benefits-across-australia</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/report-reveals-stark-geographic-inequality-in-capital-gains-tax-benefits-across-australia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New analysis from the Australian Council of Social Service (ACOSS) shows the capital gains tax discount overwhelmingly benefits wealthy inner-city electorates while regional areas and the Northern Territory receive minimal support. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 05:43:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ACOSS, Capital Gains Tax, CGT discount, tax reform, social housing, geographic inequality, Australian economy, negative gearing, Dr Cassandra Goldie</media:keywords>
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<title>TelOne FC Targets Bounce&#45;Back After Dynamos Setback</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/telone-fc-targets-bounce-back-vs-mwos-fc-after-dynamos-setback</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/telone-fc-targets-bounce-back-vs-mwos-fc-after-dynamos-setback</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TelOne FC coach Herbert Maruwa says mental reset and no repeat of last season is needed as Wifi Boys face MWOS at Ngoni Stadium. Youngster Trinity Weluzani set for debut. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TelOne FC, Herbert Maruwa, MWOS FC, Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, Ngoni Stadium, Zimbabwe football, TelOne vs MWOS, Premier League Zimbabwe, Trinity debut, football bounce back, Maruwa interview, Wifi Boys, Zimbabwe PSL 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran Closure of Strait of Hormuz: De Facto Sanctions on US &amp;amp; World After 40+ Years?</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/iran-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-de-facto-sanctions-on-us-world-after-40-years</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/iran-closure-of-strait-of-hormuz-de-facto-sanctions-on-us-world-after-40-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel war, halting one-fifth of global oil flows and imposing de facto sanctions on the US and allies after decades of American sanctions. Oil prices surge toward $200/barrel as 400M barrels released from reserves. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:57:21 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Strait of Hormuz closure, Iran sanctions US, Iran blocks oil transit, US-Israel war Iran 2026, global oil crisis 2026, $200 oil price, IRGC Hormuz warning, de facto sanctions Iran, oil supply disruption, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Middle East conflict oil, emergency oil reserves IEA, fertiliser supply crisis, global energy security, Trump Strait of Hormuz</media:keywords>
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<title>Expert Urges Australia to Accelerate AUKUS Nuclear Qualified Workforce and R&amp;amp;D Investment</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/expert-urges-australia-to-accelerate-aukus-nuclear-capable-workforce-and-rd-investment</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/expert-urges-australia-to-accelerate-aukus-nuclear-capable-workforce-and-rd-investment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Monash University Engineering Dean Professor Yiannis Ventikos warns that Australia must urgently scale up its nuclear-qualified workforce and advanced manufacturing to secure sovereign capability through the SSN-AUKUS program ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:24:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SSN-AUKUS, nuclear submarines Australia, Monash University, Yiannis Ventikos, advanced manufacturing, defense R&amp;D, sovereign capability, nuclear engineering, supply chain resilience, AUKUS workforce</media:keywords>
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<title>Residents Welcome ZUPCO Bus Deployment in Gweru Suburbs</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/residents-welcome-zupco-bus-deployment-in-gweru-suburbs</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/residents-welcome-zupco-bus-deployment-in-gweru-suburbs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:53:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Warrant of arrest issued for journalist Mhlanga</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/warrant-of-arrest-issued-for-journalist-mhlanga</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/warrant-of-arrest-issued-for-journalist-mhlanga</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:17:21 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Sai Mart Workers Pay the Price: US$8,000 Stock Loss Hits Lowest&#45;Paid Staff</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/sai-mart-workers-pay-the-price-us8000-stock-loss-hits-lowest-paid-staff</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/sai-mart-workers-pay-the-price-us8000-stock-loss-hits-lowest-paid-staff</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:29:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zaka Cop Killer Handed 149 Years in Prison for Robbery, Attempted Murder</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zaka-cop-killer-munyanyi-handed-149-years-in-prison-for-robbery-attempted-murder</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zaka-cop-killer-munyanyi-handed-149-years-in-prison-for-robbery-attempted-murder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Convicted armed robber Daniel Munyanyi, who is also facing murder charges for the killing of two CID detectives in Zaka, has been sentenced to a total of 149 years in prison following two separate convictions for robbery, attempted murder and unlawful entry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:31:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Daniel Munyanyi, Zaka police shooting, Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP, armed robbery sentencing, Detective Sergeant Bernard Chimbeke, Detective Constable Casper Chitsowe, Masvingo crime, Zimbabwe court news, Nyika Bikita arrest</media:keywords>
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<title>Justice Mutevedzi’s ruling shines light on Zimbabwe’s chaotic mining boundaries</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/justice-mutevedzis-ruling-shines-light-on-zimbabwes-chaotic-mining-boundaries</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/justice-mutevedzis-ruling-shines-light-on-zimbabwes-chaotic-mining-boundaries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:15:53 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Australia Shuts Tel Aviv Embassy as Iran&#45;Israel Conflict Escalates</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-shuts-tel-aviv-embassy-as-iran-israel-conflict-escalates</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-shuts-tel-aviv-embassy-as-iran-israel-conflict-escalates</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian government has closed its embassy in Tel Aviv following a missile attack from Iran, advising citizens to avoid the area while continuing to provide remote consular services. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:05:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia Israel embassy, Tel Aviv closure, Iran missile attack, SmartTraveller, Penny Wong, Middle East conflict 2026, Australian consular services, Tel Aviv security, Israel travel warning</media:keywords>
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<title>Bulawayo High Court Officials Convicted in US$1,900 Bribery &amp;amp; Fraud Scandal</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/bulawayo-high-court-officials-convicted-in-us1900-bribery-fraud-scandal</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/bulawayo-high-court-officials-convicted-in-us1900-bribery-fraud-scandal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two Bulawayo High Court officials, including a senior assessor, have been convicted of fraud and bribery after soliciting money to influence a civil case, resulting in an eight-year sentence for one offender. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:18:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bulawayo High Court, Tredgold Magistrates Court, bribery conviction, Ceasar Nkomo, Shingirai Mupunga, Zimbabwe judicial corruption, NPAZ, Solomon Ndlovu, EcoCash fraud, court assessor sentenced</media:keywords>
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<title>Woman (24) Jailed 26 Months For Sexually Assaulting  14&#45;Year&#45;Old Boy</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/woman-24-jailed-26-months-for-sexually-assaulting-14-year-old-boy</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/woman-24-jailed-26-months-for-sexually-assaulting-14-year-old-boy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 24-year-old Murewa woman has been sentenced to an effective 26 months in prison for having sexual intercourse with a minor. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:11:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NPAZ, Murewa Magistrates Court, Zimbabwe sexual assault conviction, minor protection laws, child exploitation Zimbabwe, Murewa news, legal sentencing Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia Grants Asylum to Seven Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Following Anthem Protest</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-grants-asylum-to-seven-iranian-womens-soccer-players-following-anthem-protest</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-grants-asylum-to-seven-iranian-womens-soccer-players-following-anthem-protest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australia has provided humanitarian visas to seven members of Iran&#039;s women&#039;s national soccer team after players refused to sing the national anthem at the AFC Women&#039;s Asian Cup. The decision follows international concern for their safety and a public intervention by U.S. President Donald Trump amid escalating regional tensions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:42:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia asylum, Iranian women&#039;s soccer team, humanitarian visas, anthem protest, AFC Women&#039;s Asian Cup, Fatemeh Pasandideh, Zahra Ghanbari, Anthony Albanese, Tony Burke, Iran soccer asylum, international relations, human rights</media:keywords>
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<title>Breaking Free from the Singular Definition of a Woman</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/breaking-free-from-the-singular-definition-of-a-woman</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/breaking-free-from-the-singular-definition-of-a-woman</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Challenges of traditional stereotypes limit a woman&#039;s identity to domestic and caregiving roles. It advocates for the recognition of women as multifaceted individuals, leaders, innovators, and professionals, while honoring the historical struggle for autonomy and encouraging self-discovery beyond societal expectations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Kawide Nakasamu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Women&#039;s Day 2026, female empowerment, gender roles, identity, women in leadership, autonomy, career and family balance, self-discovery, breaking stereotypes, women&#039;s rights, individuality, multifaceted women, trailblazers, professional aspirations</media:keywords>
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<title>Police Launch Nationwide Crackdown On Plateless Vehicles &amp;amp; Illegal Sirens</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-launch-nationwide-crackdown-on-plateless-vehicles-illegal-sirens</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-launch-nationwide-crackdown-on-plateless-vehicles-illegal-sirens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Republic Police have initiated a countrywide operation targeting vehicles without registration plates and those fitted with unauthorized gadgets such as blue lights and sirens to curb rising criminal activities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:03:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP operation, plateless vehicles, illegal sirens, blue lights Zimbabwe, road safety, vehicle registration, police crackdown, traffic violations, impounded vehicles</media:keywords>
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<title>Kwekwe Mine Owner, Security Guards Arrested for Murder Over 2.8g Gold</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/kwekwe-mine-owner-security-guards-arrested-for-murder-over-28g-gold</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/kwekwe-mine-owner-security-guards-arrested-for-murder-over-28g-gold</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police in Kwekwe have arrested three suspects, including a mine owner and two security guards, for the alleged murder of Lennon Obert Manguza following an assault over missing gold. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:40:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kwekwe murder, Bully 25 Mine, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Lennon Obert Manguza, gold theft assault, ZRP Midlands, Obedience Maponga, Emmanuel Kazika, Austin Maisva, artisanal mining Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Mberengwa 19&#45;Year&#45;Old Man Decapitated By Goods Train</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mberengwa-19-year-old-man-decapitated-by-train</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mberengwa-19-year-old-man-decapitated-by-train</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 19-year-old man, Author Nkiwani, was killed after being run over by a goods train in Mberengwa, prompting Zimbabwe Republic Police to issue a public safety warning regarding railway tracks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:23:13 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, Mberengwa train accident, Author Nkiwani, ZRP Midlands, Donald Tachiona, railway safety, sudden death Zimbabwe, Village Chatira, Chief Mataruse</media:keywords>
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<title>Police Hunt Suspect in Mkoba Wife Hammer Murder</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-manhunt-for-mkoba-wife-hammer-murder-suspect</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/police-manhunt-for-mkoba-wife-hammer-murder-suspect</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police have launched a manhunt for Nhlalo Darlington Baloyi, an artisanal miner accused of killing his wife, Patricia Nyathi, with a hammer in Gweru’s Mkoba 4 suburb following an infidelity dispute. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:49:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, Gweru murder, Nhlalo Darlington Baloyi, ZRP Midlands, Patricia Nyathi, Mkoba 4, Zhombe, Shurugwi, artisanal miner, domestic violence Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Presidential Amnesty Unlocks New Beginnings for 430 Midlands Prisoners</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/presidential-amnesty-unlocks-new-beginnings-for-430-midlands-prisoners</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/presidential-amnesty-unlocks-new-beginnings-for-430-midlands-prisoners</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:07:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>High&#45;Stakes Legal Drama Over President Mnangagwa’s Term as Advocate Withdraws</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/high-stakes-legal-drama-over-president-mnangagwas-term-as-advocate-withdraws-1671</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/high-stakes-legal-drama-over-president-mnangagwas-term-as-advocate-withdraws-1671</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:52:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Australia Confirms Defensive Military Assistance to UAE Amid Iran Conflict</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-joins-iran-war-to-deploy-surveillance-aircraft-missiles-to-the-gulf</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-joins-iran-war-to-deploy-surveillance-aircraft-missiles-to-the-gulf</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australia announces military assistance to the Gulf, deploying an E-7A Wedgetail and AMRAAM missiles to help the UAE and regional partners defend against escalating Iranian aerial attacks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 06:36:53 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia military aid, E-7A Wedgetail deployment, Gulf security, Iran aerial attacks, UAE defense, AMRAAM missiles, Anthony Albanese, Middle East stability, Australian Defence Force, regional maritime security</media:keywords>
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<title>Analysts Warn Of Chinese &amp;apos;Dual&#45;Use&amp;apos; Port Strategy in Africa As Its Military Footprint Expands</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/analysts-warn-of-chinese-dual-use-port-strategy-in-africa-as-military-footprint-expands</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/analysts-warn-of-chinese-dual-use-port-strategy-in-africa-as-military-footprint-expands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Observers raise alarms over China’s involvement in 78 African trade ports, suggesting that commercial infrastructure at strategic maritime choke points is being built to military specifications for potential naval use. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:33:27 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>China-Africa relations, Belt and Road Initiative, African port development, People’s Liberation Army Navy, maritime security, Djibouti military base, dual-use infrastructure</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Diaspora Group Calls for Parliamentary Walkout Over Constitutional Amendment Bill</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-group-calls-for-parliamentary-walkout-over-constitutional-amendment-bill</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-group-calls-for-parliamentary-walkout-over-constitutional-amendment-bill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative is calling for &quot;people-centered&quot; legislators to withdraw from parliamentary proceedings if the Speaker attempts to bypass a national referendum on term limit extensions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 04:11:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Constitution, Amendment Bill Number 3, Diaspora Vote Initiative, term limits, Zimbabwe Parliament, Pupurai Togarepi, referendum, Zimbabwe political crisis</media:keywords>
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<title>Former Sierra Leone MP Candidate Details Torture and Escape to Australia</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-sierra-leone-mp-candidate-details-torture-and-escape-to-australia</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/former-sierra-leone-mp-candidate-details-torture-and-escape-to-australia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Opposition APC candidate Ibrahim Sankoh gives  a chilling narration of , alleged  state-sponsored torture, election fraud and death threats under Sierra Leone&#039;s Maada Bio administration. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:25:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ibrahim Sankoh, Sierra Leone asylum, APC Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, Freetown protests, political persecution, Australia refugee, Sierra Leone police torture, Alusine Koroma, Constituency 121 Freetown</media:keywords>
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<title>Rabobank Reports Cautious Recovery in Global Dairy Prices Amid Supply Surplus</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/rabobank-reports-cautious-recovery-in-global-dairy-prices-amid-supply-surplus</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/rabobank-reports-cautious-recovery-in-global-dairy-prices-amid-supply-surplus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite a global milk production glut, dairy commodity prices have rallied in the first quarter of 2026, though experts warn that geopolitical tensions and heavy supply could limit long-term stability ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:40:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dairy commodity prices, Rabobank, milk supply, GDT auction, Michael Harvey, Australian dairy, farmgate milk prices, dairy exports, agricultural economics</media:keywords>
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<title>IFM Investors Proposes Blueprint to Unlock Billions in Pension Capital for US Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/ifm-investors-proposes-blueprint-to-unlock-billions-in-pension-capital-for-us-infrastructure</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/ifm-investors-proposes-blueprint-to-unlock-billions-in-pension-capital-for-us-infrastructure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Global fund manager, IFM Investors, has unveiled a policy roadmap centered on &quot;asset recycling&quot; to bridge the US$3.7 trillion US infrastructure funding gap using Australian and American pension savings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:27:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IFM Investors, US infrastructure, pension capital, asset recycling, Australian superannuation, infrastructure funding gap, private-public partnership, P3, David Whiteley</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Experts Warn of Student &amp;apos;Cognitive Atrophy&amp;apos; Without Urgent AI School Standards</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-experts-warn-of-student-cognitive-atrophy-without-urgent-ai-school-standards</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-experts-warn-of-student-cognitive-atrophy-without-urgent-ai-school-standards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A landmark report from the Network for Quality Digital Education warns that unstructured AI use in Australian schools risks hollowing out student learning and widening the equity gap. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:09:09 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AI in education, cognitive atrophy, Australian schools, Professor Leslie Loble, Professor Jason Lodge, digital education standards, educational technology, student development</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Automotive Peak Body Launches Campaign to Retain Federal EV Tax Discount</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-automotive-peak-body-launches-campaign-to-retain-federal-ev-tax-discount</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-automotive-peak-body-launches-campaign-to-retain-federal-ev-tax-discount</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA) has united with industry leaders including Tesla and BYD to urge the Federal Government to maintain the Electric Car Discount amid an ongoing policy review. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:41:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>EV Discount, NALSPA, electric vehicle tax, Australia EV policy, Rohan Martin, novated leasing, carbon emissions, cost of living, Tesla Australia, BYD Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>NSW Forestry Face&#45;Off Over Endangered Glider Habitat in Glenbog State Forest</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nsw-forestry-face-off-over-endangered-glider-habitat-in-glenbog-state-forest</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nsw-forestry-face-off-over-endangered-glider-habitat-in-glenbog-state-forest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Conservationists and local wildlife carers to meet with Forestry Corporation of NSW to demand a halt to logging plans in Glenbog State Forest, citing a critical threat to endangered greater gliders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:33:07 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NSW Forestry, Glenbog State Forest, greater glider, endangered species, wildlife conservation, Humane World for Animals, logging protest, Australian wildlife, yellow-bellied glider</media:keywords>
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<title>Dynamos Overcome Early Scare to Claim Victory Over TelOne at Ascot</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/dynamos-overcome-early-scare-to-claim-victory-over-teloneat-ascot</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/dynamos-overcome-early-scare-to-claim-victory-over-teloneat-ascot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League season opened on a high note for Dynamos FC at Ascot Stadium, securing a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over TelOne FC. Despite a pre-match rain delay and a pitch inspection by PSL CEO Rodwell Thabe, the game delivered early intensity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 19:16:58 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TelOne FC, Dynamos FC, Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, PSL 2026, Ascot Stadium, Gweru sports news, Jerry Chipangura, Frank Agyemang, Jairos Kasondo, Frank Makarati, Zimbabwe football, Wifi Boys, Dembare, Rodwell Thabe, match report, local government transparency, Gweru pride, Zimbabwean soccer</media:keywords>
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<title>Village health workers to be absorbed into government payroll</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/village-health-workers-to-be-absorbed-into-government-payroll</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/village-health-workers-to-be-absorbed-into-government-payroll</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe is transitioning 21,000 village health workers onto the government payroll to formalize rural healthcare. Health Minister Dr. Douglas Mombeshora announced that 3,500 workers are already integrated. The move replaces NGO allowances with salaries nearly three times higher, providing workers with bicycles and medical kits to ensure long-term stability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:10:42 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>village health workers Zimbabwe, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora, Zimbabwe health ministry payroll, community health workers, Elizabeth Masuku, Bubi-Umguza health, rural healthcare Zimbabwe, health worker salaries, ZRP health workers, Ministry of Finance Zimbabwe, primary healthcare, NGO health funding, medical kits, healthcare worker equipment, public service absorption</media:keywords>
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<title>Opposition MP raises alarm over delayed CDF allocations as Acting Speaker urges acquittals</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-mp-raises-alarm-over-delayed-cdf-allocations-as-acting-speaker-urges-acquittals</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-mp-raises-alarm-over-delayed-cdf-allocations-as-acting-speaker-urges-acquittals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Warren Park MP Shakespear Hamauswa has raised a point of privilege in the Parliament of Zimbabwe, accusing the government of stalling community projects by withholding Constituency Development Fund (CDF) allocations. While Acting Speaker Joseph Tshuma maintains that 2025 acquittals are a prerequisite for 2026 funding under the CDF Constitution, Hamauswa contends that some legislators never received the initial disbursements to account for. The standoff underscores systemic delays in fiscal decentralization, impacting local infrastructure and social services across various constituencies ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:02:25 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shakespear Hamauswa, Constituency Development Fund, Zimbabwe Parliament, CDF allocations 2026, Joseph Tshuma, Zimbabwe opposition, Warren Park constituency, fiscal accountability, Ministry of Finance Zimbabwe, community development projects, parliamentary privilege, Zimbabwe legislative news, Pelandaba-Tshabalala, accounting officer’s manual, delayed government funding</media:keywords>
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<title>Two Arrested in Gokwe Over Spate of Robberies, Police Hunt Remaining Gang Members</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/two-arrested-in-gokwe-over-spate-of-robberies-police-hunt-remaining-gang-members</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/two-arrested-in-gokwe-over-spate-of-robberies-police-hunt-remaining-gang-members</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have apprehended two suspects, Andrew Aunde and Tinashe Muzenda, in connection with a violent 21-case robbery and unlawful entry spree across Gokwe and Shurugwi. The five-member gang targeted residential areas at night, utilizing axes and knives to assault victims. While two members are in custody following a citizen-led intervention, police are actively hunting the remaining three suspects—Tanaka, Sydney Ngulube, and Magaisa. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:00:36 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP Midlands, Gokwe robbery, Shurugwi crime, Andrew Aunde, Tinashe Muzenda, crime in Zimbabwe, armed robbery suspects, police manhunt, residential security, Inspector Mahoko E, unlawful entry, crime prevention Gokwe, stolen property recovery, community policing Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Chiwenga urges Bata, SINO to scale up production as government pushes industrial revival</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chiwenga-urges-bata-sino-to-scale-up-production-as-government-pushes-industrial-revival</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chiwenga-urges-bata-sino-to-scale-up-production-as-government-pushes-industrial-revival</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vice President Constantino Chiwenga conducted an industrial tour of Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province, urging major manufacturers like Bata Shoe Company and SINO Zimbabwe Cement to scale up production. Highlighting Bata’s current 43% capacity utilization, Chiwenga called for the revival of tanneries to strengthen the leather value chain. Additionally, he emphasized increasing cement output to 350,000 metric tonnes annually to support national infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:31:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Constantino Chiwenga, Bata Shoe Company, SINO Zimbabwe Cement, Zimbabwe industrial revival, Midlands Province manufacturing, leather value chain, Zimchem Refiners, Intrachem Kwekwe, capacity utilization Zimbabwe, Buy Zimbabwe Build Zimbabwe, infrastructure development, Zimbabwe economic policy 2026, industrial tour, Gweru business news, value addition</media:keywords>
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<title>Mbizo Legislator Raises Alarm Over NSSA’s Uniform Pensions as Retirees Face Financial Strain</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mbizo-legislator-raises-alarm-over-nssas-uniform-pensions-as-retirees-face-financial-strain</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mbizo-legislator-raises-alarm-over-nssas-uniform-pensions-as-retirees-face-financial-strain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mbizo MP Corban Madzivanyika has raised concern in Parliament over nearly uniform NSSA pensions, warning that many Zimbabwean retirees face financial strain as payouts remain around the US$70 minimum despite varied lifetime contributions. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:46:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NSSA pensions Zimbabwe, Corban Madzivanyika, Zimbabwe pension crisis, NSSA minimum pension USD70, Zimbabwe retirees income, Parliament pension debate Zimbabwe, Mercy Dinha NSSA response, pension reforms Zimbabwe, social security Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe retirement income</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Parliamentary Inquiry Must Target Workplace Racism to End 118&#45;Year Reform Gap</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-parliamentary-inquiry-must-target-workplace-racism-to-end-118-year-reform-gap</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-parliamentary-inquiry-must-target-workplace-racism-to-end-118-year-reform-gap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Centre for Indigenous People and Work (CIPW) at UTS Sydney has called for the newly announced parliamentary inquiry into racism to prioritize the Australian workplace. Citing research from the Gari Yala study, Director Professor Nareen Young warned that without urgent legislative intervention, it could take 118 years to eliminate racial slurs against First Nations employees. The CIPW, supported by the Race Discrimination Commissioner and the ACTU, is advocating for the implementation of a National Anti-Racism Framework to address systemic discrimination. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:36:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>workplace racism, First Nations employment, parliamentary inquiry, Indigenous rights Australia, Gari Yala research, UTS Centre for Indigenous People and Work, Nareen Young, Senator Jana Stewart, Australian Human Rights Commission, anti-racism framework, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers, labor market discrimination</media:keywords>
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<title>Serving Offender Jailed 10 Months for Tampering With Electricity Meter</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/repeat-offender-jailed-10-months-for-tampering-with-electricity-meter-in-gweru</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/repeat-offender-jailed-10-months-for-tampering-with-electricity-meter-in-gweru</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 35-year-old Gweru man has been sentenced to 10 months in prison after illegally reconnecting electricity by tampering with a meter at his Mtapa home, with the court highlighting a tough stance against power theft. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:27:20 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru electricity theft, Asani Mhofu, electricity meter tampering, Zimbabwe Electricity Act, ZETDC inspection, Mtapa Gweru crime, electricity diversion, power theft Zimbabwe, Gweru magistrate Panashe Mafusire, Zimbabwe electricity crime</media:keywords>
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<title>Female Leadership Surge in Australian Steel Industry, BlueScope Appoints First Female CEO</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/female-leadership-surge-in-australian-steel-industry-bluescope-appoints-first-female-ceo</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/female-leadership-surge-in-australian-steel-industry-bluescope-appoints-first-female-ceo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian Steel Institute (ASI) has recognized International Women’s Day 2026 by showcasing the rapid evolution of gender diversity within the A$30 billion steel sector. Led by the appointment of Tania Archibald as BlueScope’s first female CEO, the industry has seen female operator roles jump from 3% to 20% since 2017. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:20:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australian steel industry, gender diversity in manufacturing, BlueScope CEO Tania Archibald, Australian Steel Institute, women in STEM, industrial automation, workplace inclusion, International Women&#039;s Day 2026, metal fabrication, regional employment Australia, Mark Cain ASI, female leadership in steel</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Parliamentary Inquiry to Investigate Systemic Racism Against Indigenous People</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-parliamentary-inquiry-to-investigate-systemic-racism-against-indigenous-people</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-parliamentary-inquiry-to-investigate-systemic-racism-against-indigenous-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs has opened a major inquiry into racism and violence. Chaired by Senator Jana Stewart, the inquiry will examine systemic racism, the impact of online hate, and the threats posed by ideologically motivated extremism. The committee is seeking public submissions until May 2026 to inform a national strategy for community safety and harm reduction for First Nations people. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 03:03:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Parliament of Australia inquiry, First Nations racism, Senator Jana Stewart, Joint Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs, systemic racism Australia, online hate speech, extremist threats, Indigenous Australian safety, Malarndirri McCarthy, anti-racism initiatives, 13YARN, community harm reduction</media:keywords>
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<title>TelOne FC Targets Top&#45;Four Finish in 2026, Says Not Fazed by Dynamos in Season Opener</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/telone-fc-targets-top-four-finish-in-2026-says-not-fazed-by-dynamos-in-season-opener</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/telone-fc-targets-top-four-finish-in-2026-says-not-fazed-by-dynamos-in-season-opener</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ TelOne FC Coach, Herbert Maruwa and Captain Frank Makarati, express strong confidence ahead of their 2026 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, and the season opener against Dynamos. Speaking at Ascot Stadium in Gweru during training, both highlighted solid pre-season preparations, successful integration of new players, team bonding and mental readiness for a tough contest against the historically dominant Harare giants. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 02:23:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>TelOne FC, Herbert Maruwa, Frank Makarati, Dynamos, Ascot Stadium, Gweru, pre-season, 2026 opener, Castle Lager Premier Soccer League, fifth place, top-four target, Washington Navaya, teamwork, Bulawayo camp, mental preparation</media:keywords>
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<title>Armed Robbers Pounce on Mukuru Branch in Byo, Get Away With US$78 000</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/armed-robbers-pounce-on-mukuru-branch-in-byo-get-away-with-us78-000</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/armed-robbers-pounce-on-mukuru-branch-in-byo-get-away-with-us78-000</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police are searching for suspects who robbed a Bulawayo financial services office of US$78,141 and ZAR 501,820 after forcing an employee to open a vault. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 02:37:54 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZRP, Bulawayo robbery, Jason Moyo Street, Zimbabwe Republic Police, armed robbery Bulawayo, financial services robbery, Zimbabwe crime news</media:keywords>
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<title>Two Women Caught With 38kgs of Crystal Meth at Australian Airport</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/two-women-caught-with-38kgs-of-crystal-meth-at-australian-airport</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/two-women-caught-with-38kgs-of-crystal-meth-at-australian-airport</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An Australian and a New Zealand resident face life imprisonment after ABF and AFP officers seized 38kg of methamphetamine hidden in suitcases arriving from Singapore. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:39:26 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>AFP, ABF, methamphetamine seizure, Sydney airport drug bust, drug importation charges, Downing Centre Local Court, Australian Federal Police, border security Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>Zim Fuel Shock: War in Middle East Drives Prices Higher</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zim-fuel-shock-war-in-middle-east-drives-prices-higher-1646</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zim-fuel-shock-war-in-middle-east-drives-prices-higher-1646</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s energy regulator on Wednesday announced a sharp increase in domestic fuel prices, citing the &quot;astronomical&quot; rise in international benchmarks triggered by the escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:12:33 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe fuel price hike, ZERA March 2026, Middle East war oil impact, Zimbabwe inflation, Gift Mugano, Prosper Chitambara, Diesel 50 price, US-Iran conflict, Strait of Hormuz energy crisis, Harare economic news</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Comedy&#45;Horror &amp;apos;Bloody Legend&amp;apos; to Begin Production in New South Wales</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-comedy-horror-bloody-legend-to-begin-production-in-new-south-wales</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-comedy-horror-bloody-legend-to-begin-production-in-new-south-wales</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian radio host Yaz Haddad takes the lead in &#039;Bloody Legend,&#039; a new comedy-horror film inspired by Western Sydney&#039;s mythical panther sightings, directed by Susan Taylor and Catherine Stone. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:07:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bloody Legend film, Yaz Haddad, Blue Mountains Panther, Australian horror movie, Western Sydney filming, Thundercat Productions, crybaby productions, Susan Taylor, Catherine Stone, Australian cinema 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>ZRP Midlands Introduces Body Cameras, Relaunches Client Service Charter</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zrp-midlands-introduces-bodycams-relaunches-client-service-charter</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zrp-midlands-introduces-bodycams-relaunches-client-service-charter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Commissioner Patson Nyabadza spearheaded the 2026 reinvigoration of the Zimbabwe Republic Police Client Service Charter in Midlands Province, introducing body-worn cameras and strict professionalism standards to rebuild public trust and enhance community safety. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:41:21 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP Midlands, Client Service Charter, Commissioner Patson Nyabadza, police accountability, body-worn cameras, community policing, Midlands Province, Vision 2030, Zimbabwe law enforcement, police professionalism</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Journalist Madzikatidze to Spend a Month in Pre&#45;trial Detention</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-journalist-madzikatidze-to-spend-a-month-in-pre-trial-detention</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-journalist-madzikatidze-to-spend-a-month-in-pre-trial-detention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwean journalist Gideon Madzikatidze was denied bail on March 2, 2026, remanded in custody until March 17 over cyberbullying and unlicensed broadcasting charges related to reporting on alleged corruption at Geo Pomona Waste Management. MISA highlights press freedom concerns in Harare court ruling. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:19:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gideon Madzikatidze, journalist Zimbabwe, denied bail, Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo, MISA statement, Bulawayo24 News, cyberbullying charge, Broadcasting Services Act, Geo Pomona Waste Management, corruption allegations, press freedom Zimbabwe, media violations Southern Africa, investigative journalism, Harare Magistrates Court, remanded custody March 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Australians Demand Harmful &amp;quot;Ad Break&amp;quot; as Health Groups Call for New Federal Marketing Laws</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australians-demand-harmful-ad-break-as-health-groups-call-for-new-federal-marketing-laws</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australians-demand-harmful-ad-break-as-health-groups-call-for-new-federal-marketing-laws</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Over 130 organizations urge the Federal Government to pass a Harmful Products Marketing Act as new polling reveals 80% of Australians support strict curbs on pervasive gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food advertising to protect children and public health. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Give us an ad break, Harmful Products Marketing Act, Australia advertising reform, Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education, gambling ad ban, alcohol marketing, unhealthy food ads, public health legislation, Federal Government Australia, child health protection</media:keywords>
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<title>Chatunga Mugabe Bail Hearing Postponed to Thursday</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chatunga-mugabe-bail-hearing-postponed-to-thursday</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chatunga-mugabe-bail-hearing-postponed-to-thursday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The bail application of Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, son of late Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, and co-accused Tobias Matonhodze was postponed to Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Alexandra Magistrate’s Court due to technical issues and outstanding documents. They face charges including attempted murder in a Hyde Park shooting incident. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 03:33:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe, Chatunga Mugabe, Robert Mugabe son, bail hearing postponed, Alexandra Magistrate’s Court, Hyde Park shooting, attempted murder, Tobias Matonhodze, Zimbabwean national, Johannesburg court, bail application delayed, March 3 2026, March 5 2026, defeating ends of justice, unlawful firearm possession, Grace Mugabe son</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia Faces Fuel Security Crisis Following Strait of Hormuz Closure</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-faces-fuel-security-crisis-following-strait-of-hormuz-closure</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-faces-fuel-security-crisis-following-strait-of-hormuz-closure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Maritime Union of Australia (MUA) urges the Federal Government to rebuild sovereign fuel reserves and domestic refining capacity. Following conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, the Union warns that Australia&#039;s reliance on foreign fuel markets threatens the economy, freight and essential services. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:46:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Maritime Union of Australia, MUA, Fuel Security, Strait of Hormuz, Australia Energy Policy, Jake Field, Sovereign Fuel Reserves, Oil Supply Chain, National Security Australia, Diesel Supply, Fuel Sovereignty</media:keywords>
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<title>Diaspora Sends a Letter to President Mnangagwa on Voting Rights and Term Extension</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-group-challenges-president-mnangagwa-over-constitutional-amendment-no-3-and-voting-rights</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-group-challenges-president-mnangagwa-over-constitutional-amendment-no-3-and-voting-rights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative (ZDVI) has issued an open letter to President Emmerson Mnangagwa, arguing that Constitutional Amendment Number 3, which proposes extending terms of office, is legally invalid without a national referendum. The group urges the government to prioritize amending the Electoral Act to enable diaspora voting over costly constitutional changes ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 02:12:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Diaspora Vote, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Constitutional Amendment Number 3, Referendum, Electoral Act, ZDVI, Zimbabwe Politics, Term Lengthening, Section 67 Constitution, Rosewiter Mangiroza, Padmore Kufa</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Festival of Chamber Music Unveils Bold 2026 Program in Cairns</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-festival-of-chamber-music-unveils-bold-2026-program-in-cairns</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-festival-of-chamber-music-unveils-bold-2026-program-in-cairns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 2026 Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Cairns features a defiant new program of international masters, fresh commissions and immersive multimedia performances. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 03:12:56 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australian Festival of Chamber Music, AFCM 2026, Cairns music festival, Jack Liebeck, classical music Australia, chamber music, Great Barrier Reef events, Cairns 150th anniversary, Piers Lane, Stefan Dohr, Christian-Pierre La Marca, Lee Bradshaw, orchestral performances Queensland</media:keywords>
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<title>VISET/GRRA Reignite Unpaid Care Work Recognition Debate in Gweru</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/visetgrra-reignite-unpaid-care-work-recognition-debate-in-gweru</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/visetgrra-reignite-unpaid-care-work-recognition-debate-in-gweru</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) and Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA) recently convened in Gweru to advocate for the formal recognition of unpaid care work. The meeting addressed the economic burden on women and persons with disabilities, calling for gender-sensitive budgeting, social protection and the implementation of the 5Rs framework to redistribute care duties within the national policy and infrastructure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 02:38:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>unpaid care work, VISET, GRRA, Gweru, Zimbabwe, gender equality, social protection, 5Rs framework, care economy, women&#039;s rights, disability rights, health infrastructure, policy reform, gender-sensitive budgeting, economic development, paternity leave, community advocacy, local governance</media:keywords>
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<title>Zaka Suspected &amp;apos;Cop Killer&amp;apos; Apprehended</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zaka-cop-killer-apprehended</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zaka-cop-killer-apprehended</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwean authorities have apprehended armed robbery suspect Daniel Munyanyi in Bikita following a violent shootout in Zaka that left two CID detectives dead and three others seriously injured. The arrest was facilitated by members of the public after a high-profile manhunt. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:24:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP, Daniel Munyanyi, Zaka shooting, Masvingo, armed robbery, CID Homicide, police officers killed, Bernard Chimbeke, McKenzie Chitsowe, Nyika Bikita, Zimbabwe crime news, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, shootout, ZimLive, police arrest</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Government Mandates Service Delivery Standards for 2026 Road Rehabilitation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-government-mandates-service-delivery-standards-for-2026-road-rehabilitation</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-government-mandates-service-delivery-standards-for-2026-road-rehabilitation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Local Government and Public Works has announced the implementation of mandatory minimum service delivery standards and enhanced Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to address deteriorating infrastructure in Gweru. Following a parliamentary inquiry by Mkoba South MP, Hon. John Kuka regarding the state of Bristol and Matopo Roads, Deputy Minister Albert Mavunga confirmed that central government will now enforce specific mileage benchmarks for local authorities, while encouraging engagement with private entities like Unki Mine to bridge funding gaps. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Parliament, Ministry of Local Government, road rehabilitation, Gweru, Hon. Kuka, Albert Mavunga, service delivery standards, Public-Private Partnerships, infrastructure, Unki Mine, Mkoba South, 2026 budget</media:keywords>
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<title>Opposition Leader Lovemore Madhuku Attacked by Masked Men at Party Meeting</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-leader-lovemore-madhuku-attacked-by-masked-men-at-party-meeting</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/opposition-leader-lovemore-madhuku-attacked-by-masked-men-at-party-meeting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe opposition leader Professor Lovemore Madhuku brutally beaten by masked assailants at NCA meeting in Harare amid police inaction; incident linked to opposition against Mnangagwa&#039;s proposed constitutional extension to 2030. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 02:04:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lovemore Madhuku, beaten Harare, NCA attack, Zimbabwe opposition, police brutality, masked assailants, Emmerson Mnangagwa, constitutional amendment, ED2030, Zimbabwe politics, National Constitutional Assembly, human rights Zimbabwe, Harare assault, March 2026, ZANU-PF, political violence Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>PM Anthony Albanese Backs U.S. Strikes on Iran: National Security Statement 2026</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/pm-anthony-albanese-backs-us-strikes-on-iran-national-security-statement-2026</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/pm-anthony-albanese-backs-us-strikes-on-iran-national-security-statement-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Anthony Albanese formally supports U.S. and Israeli military action against the Iranian regime, updates Australians on national security response, revised travel warnings and the Prime Minister’s address regarding global stability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:21:28 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Anthony Albanese, Australia Iran conflict, US Iran strikes 2026, Australian national security, Middle East travel advisory, DFAT Iran warning, Australian foreign policy, Ali Khamenei death, IRGC Australia threats, Canberra security update</media:keywords>
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<title>Iran’s Supreme Khamenei Leader Killed Amidst Massive U.S.&#45;Israeli Military Offensive</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/irans-supreme-khamenei-leader-killed-amidst-massive-us-israeli-military-offensive</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/irans-supreme-khamenei-leader-killed-amidst-massive-us-israeli-military-offensive</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The confrontation between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran has reached its most critical juncture since the 1979 Revolution. Following the collapse of high-stakes nuclear negotiations in Geneva in late February 2026, the United States and Israel initiated &quot;Operation Epic Fury&quot; on February 28, 2026. The strikes have resulted in a profound shift in regional power dynamics, most notably with the confirmed death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Tehran has launched retaliatory missile and drone barrages across the Middle East, striking U.S. military assets and cities in the Persian Gulf. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:10:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Operation Epic Fury, U.S.-Iran War 2026, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Tehran airstrikes, nuclear enrichment, Strait of Hormuz closure, Persian Gulf security, ballistic missile retaliation, Middle East geopolitics, regime change, JCPOA collapse, global oil supply, Israeli-U.S. joint operations, IRGC, economic sanctions.</media:keywords>
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<title>Dlodlo to fly Zimbabwe’s flag at New Zealand theatre festivals</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/dlodlo-flies-zimbabwes-flag-at-new-zealand-theatre-festivals</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/dlodlo-flies-zimbabwes-flag-at-new-zealand-theatre-festivals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 05:58:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Scottland FC Jersey Signed by President Mnangagwa Auctioned for US$1 Million</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/scottland-fc-jersey-signed-by-president-mnangagwa-auctioned-for-us1-million</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/scottland-fc-jersey-signed-by-president-mnangagwa-auctioned-for-us1-million</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a historic auction at Scottland FC&#039;s 2026 kit unveiling in Harare, a jersey personally signed by Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, including his liberation struggle prison number, was purchased for US$1 million by Sakunda Holdings and Fossil Contracting. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:33:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Scottland FC, Mnangagwa jersey, US$1 million auction, Sakunda Holdings, Fossil Contracting, Zimbabwe football, liberation struggle, kit unveiling, Harare Sports Club, President signature, sports memorabilia, national heritage, youth development</media:keywords>
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<title>Mnangagwa declares zero tolerance on drugs within military ranks</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-declares-zero-tolerance-on-drugs-within-military-ranks</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-declares-zero-tolerance-on-drugs-within-military-ranks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:31:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>ZBC Coup Attempt: Muswere’s Seizure of State Media Thwarted?</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zbc-coup-attempt-musweres-seizure-of-state-media-thwarted</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zbc-coup-attempt-musweres-seizure-of-state-media-thwarted</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A deep-seated power struggle within Zimbabwe’s state media unfolds as Zimpapers suspends Elias Mambo amid allegations of misinformation and a ZBC Board clash with former Minister Jenfan Muswere. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 04:00:13 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe state media, ZBC, Zimpapers, Jenfan Muswere, Elias Mambo suspension, ZBC Board, Zimbabwe broadcasting controversy, Harare news, media governance Zimbabwe, radio licensing scandal, Zimbabwe Ministry of Information, Sugar Chagonda, corporate misgovernance, Alpha Media Holdings, media power struggle</media:keywords>
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<title>Measles Outbreak Hits USA as South Carolina Cases Rise to 985</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/measles-outbreak-hits-usa-as-south-carolina-cases-rise-to-985</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/measles-outbreak-hits-usa-as-south-carolina-cases-rise-to-985</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South Carolina reports six new measles cases bringing the state total to 985 amid a national outbreak with 1,136 confirmed US cases in early 2026, driven by low vaccination rates and ongoing upstate spread. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 03:30:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>measles outbreak, South Carolina measles, US measles cases, CDC measles data, measles vaccination, 2026 measles surge</media:keywords>
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<title>Wicknell Chivayo Implicated in Kenyan Foreign Nationals Passports Issuance Scandal</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/wicknell-chivayo-implicated-in-kenyan-foreign-nationals-passports-issuance-scandal</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/wicknell-chivayo-implicated-in-kenyan-foreign-nationals-passports-issuance-scandal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Kenya passport scandal erupts as leaked document reveals irregular issuance to foreigners, including Zimbabwe&#039;s Wicknell Chivayo and RSF-linked Sudanese nationals. Activist Boniface Mwangi exposes alleged State House orders, sparking outrage over national security and governance under President Ruto. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:42:03 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wicknell Chivayo, Kenyan passport, Kenya passport scandal 2026, Boniface Mwangi, leaked document, Kenyan passports foreigners, Wicknell Chivayo, Kenya, RSF, Kenyan passport, Kenya immigration controversy, irregular issuance, Kenyan passports, State House passport orders, Evelyn Cheluget, immigration, Sudan RSF, Algoney Hamdan passport, Kenya passport to foreigners outrage, William Ruto passport scandal, Wicknell Chivayo State House visit, Kenya national security breach, Kenyan citizenship docume</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Man Charged with Preparing Terrorist Act in Alleged Racist Plot Targeting Mosques and Government Buildings</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-man-charged-with-preparing-terrorist-act-in-alleged-racist-plot-targeting-mosques-and-government-buildings</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-man-charged-with-preparing-terrorist-act-in-alleged-racist-plot-targeting-mosques-and-government-buildings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 20-year-old Bindoon man faces life imprisonment charge after WA Joint Counter Terrorism Team alleges he planned mass-casualty attacks on mosques, police HQ and Parliament House motivated by white supremacist ideology, with manifesto and weapons seized. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 02:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>terrorist act preparation, WA JCTT, Bindoon man charged, racist manifesto, mass casualty plot, white supremacist ideology, Perth Magistrates Court, antisemitic Islamophobic, section 101.6 charges, Rising white supremacist threats</media:keywords>
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<title>ZDVI Denounces Linking Diaspora Vote to Presidential Term Extension Bill</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zdvi-denounces-linking-diaspora-vote-to-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zdvi-denounces-linking-diaspora-vote-to-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative (ZDVI) says the diaspora voting rights are already enshrined in Section 67 of the Constitution and do not require the passage of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. The organization opposes &quot;unprocedural&quot; amendments seeking to extend term limits and asserts that any such changes must be decided by a national referendum that includes the diaspora. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:50:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Diaspora Vote, ZDVI, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, Section 67, Electoral Act, Ziyambi Ziyambi, Term Limits, Referendum, Padmore Kufa</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Parliament Reviews IRGC Terrorism Listing with Iranian Community Input</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-parliament-reviews-irgc-terrorism-listing-with-iranian-community-input</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-parliament-reviews-irgc-terrorism-listing-with-iranian-community-input</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australia&#039;s intelligence committee holds a public hearing on the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps&#039; designation as a state sponsor of terrorism, featuring testimonies from Iranian Australians and experts amid Iran&#039;s condemnation of the move. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:12:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IRGC, terrorism listing, Australia, PJCIS hearing, Iranian Australians, state sponsor of terroris</media:keywords>
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<title>Mnangagwa commissions new generation of military leaders</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-commissions-new-generation-of-military-leaders</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mnangagwa-commissions-new-generation-of-military-leaders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:34:26 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Australia Transport Emissions Fall as Electric Vehicle Sales Triple Under Federal Discount</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-transport-emissions-fall-as-electric-vehicle-sales-triple-under-federal-discount</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-transport-emissions-fall-as-electric-vehicle-sales-triple-under-federal-discount</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australia records its first transport emissions drop since the pandemic. NALSPA reports the Electric Car Discount is driving record EV uptake and helping the nation meet 2035 climate targets. ]]></description>
<enclosure url="https://news.hericommedia.com/uploads/images/202602/image_870x580_69a0d39c40d40.jpg" length="56862" type="image/jpeg"/>
<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:20:57 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia transport emissions, 2025 Electric Car Discount, Electric Vehicles, Australia NALSPA EV report, Australia EV sales, statistics, Carbon emission reduction, transport, Rohan Martin, NALSPA, New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>Black Hat Asia 2026: Addressing AI Threats and Supply Chain Security</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/black-hat-asia-2026-addressing-ai-threats-and-supply-chain-security</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/black-hat-asia-2026-addressing-ai-threats-and-supply-chain-security</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Black Hat Asia 2026 returns to Singapore this April to address record cybersecurity investments in the Asia Pacific region. Explore new research on AI-powered threats, DNS cache poisoning and cloud vulnerabilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:57:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Black Hat Asia 2026 Singapore cybersecurity conference AI red teaming training DNS cache poisoning RebirthDay Supply chain security tools APAC cybersecurity investment 2026 Azure zero-day vulnerabilities</media:keywords>
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<title>Monash University Wins National Shaping Australia Awards for Research Impact</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/monash-university-wins-national-shaping-australia-awards-for-research-impact</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/monash-university-wins-national-shaping-australia-awards-for-research-impact</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Monash University has secured top honors at the 2025 Shaping Australia Awards. Discover how Professor Victoria Mar and Associate Professor Louisa Willoughby are revolutionizing melanoma detection and communication access for the Deaf and Deafblind communities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:41:54 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Monash University, research awards, Shaping Australia Awards 2025, Melanoma, imaging and diagnosis (ACEMID), Deaf and Deafblind communication access, Australian university, impact research, Professor Victoria Mar, Associate Professor Louisa Willoughby</media:keywords>
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<title>Zambia Joins Zimbabwe, Rejects Conditional U.S. America First Health Aid</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zambia-joins-zimbabwe-rejects-us-america-first-health-aid</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zambia-joins-zimbabwe-rejects-us-america-first-health-aid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zambia has requested revisions to a proposed US$1 billion &#039;America First&#039; health assistance package, citing concerns over data-sharing obligations and unequal terms, while Zimbabwe has halted separate negotiations over similar sovereignty and privacy issues. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:13:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zambia US health aid deal, Zimbabwe health funding talks, US global health assistance Africa, data sharing health agreements, Africa sovereignty concerns aid, Zambia HIV malaria funding, Zimbabwe US relations health programs, America First Global Health Strategy, health aid mining concerns Africa, Zambia Zimbabwe diplomatic relations</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe dominates at University of Zambia foot golf wellness tournament</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-dominates-at-university-of-zambia-foot-golf-wellness-tournament</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-dominates-at-university-of-zambia-foot-golf-wellness-tournament</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:31:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>The New Scramble for Africa: From the Berlin Conference to the &amp;quot;America First&amp;quot; Health Framework</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-new-scramble-for-africa-from-the-berlin-conference-to-the-america-first-health-framework</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/the-new-scramble-for-africa-from-the-berlin-conference-to-the-america-first-health-framework</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe has formally rejected the &quot;America First&quot; Global Health Strategy, the $367 million aid package sounding like a modern reincarnation of the 1888 Rudd Concession. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:03:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe US Health Aid, America First Global Health Strategy, AFGHS Zimbabwe, Resource Nationalism Africa, US-Africa Relations 2026, Extractive Diplomacy, Global Health Security, Rudd Concession 1888 vs AFGHS, Pathogen Sovereignty Africa, Lithium Diplomacy Zimbabwe, Nick Mangwana Herald Statement, Medical Apartheid 2026, US China Competition African Minerals, WHO PABS Framework Africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Healer&amp;apos;s Betrayal: Traditional Practitioner jailed 15 years for raping vulnerable patient</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/healers-betrayal-traditional-practitioner-jailed-15-years-for-raping-vulnerable-patient</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/healers-betrayal-traditional-practitioner-jailed-15-years-for-raping-vulnerable-patient</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 03:45:13 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Inside the ZBC Power Struggle: Ministerial Reshuffle, Boardroom Battles, and the Fight for Control of State Media</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/inside-the-zbc-power-struggle-ministerial-reshuffle-boardroom-battles-and-the-fight-for-control-of-state-media</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/inside-the-zbc-power-struggle-ministerial-reshuffle-boardroom-battles-and-the-fight-for-control-of-state-media</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Internal leaks reveal how ex-Information Minister Jenfan Muswere allegedly attempted to seize ZBC control, dismiss subordinates challenging him and sideline local content creators for foreign interests, before his dismissal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:21:27 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZBC, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation, Jenfan Muswere, Helliate Rushwaya, Sugar Chagonda, Paul Tungwarara, Elias Mambo, Kudakwashe Tagwirei, ZBC scandal, $52 million ZiG, ZBC audit 2026, Zimbabwe media crisis, Ministry of Information Zimbabwe, corruption, corporate governance, media captured, account signatories, state media capture, Zimbabwe politics 2026, Zimbabwe Independent apology, Faith Zaba, Alpha Media Holdings, ZANU PF Central Committee, Tungwarara rallies, Celestial New Year Cross Ove</media:keywords>
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<title>U.S. Cuts Health Funding to Zimbabwe After America First &amp;apos;Aid for Minerals&amp;apos; Fallout</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/us-cuts-health-funding-to-zimbabwe-after-america-first-aid-for-minerals-fallout</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/us-cuts-health-funding-to-zimbabwe-after-america-first-aid-for-minerals-fallout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United States has initiated a withdrawal of health assistance from Zimbabwe following the collapse of a $367 million &quot;America First&quot; funding framework due to irreconcilable demands regarding strategic mineral access and health data sovereignty. Government spokesperson Nick Mangwana defended the termination as a necessary move to protect national resources and biological data from an asymmetrical, extractive diplomatic arrangement. This shift marks a definitive stand for resource nationalism, leaving a significant funding gap for 1.2 million citizens currently receiving HIV treatment. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:52:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe health aid, America First framework, U.S. Zimbabwe relations, resource sovereignty, Nick Mangwana, strategic minerals, lithium diplomacy, PEPFAR Zimbabwe, health data sovereignty, medical assistance withdrawal, U.S. Embassy Harare, diplomatic analysis, Africa mineral rights, WHO PABS framework, extractive diplomacy</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwean Born Mayoral Candidate, Midzi, Jailed in Australia for Rigging Elections</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwean-born-mayoral-candidate-midzi-jailed-in-australia-for-rigging-elections</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwean-born-mayoral-candidate-midzi-jailed-in-australia-for-rigging-elections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwean-born Jaison Midzi has been sentenced to over nine months in prison for attempting to rig 2022 South Australian council elections. Read the court&#039;s ruling on his appeal. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:17:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>jaison midzi, south australian council elections, electoral fraud australia, city of marion election, ecsa, voting irregularities, local government act 1999, jaison midzi sentencing, australian court news, electoral integrity</media:keywords>
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<title>Anti&#45;Corruption Officers Arrested for Corruption</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/anti-corruption-officers-arrested-for-corruption</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/anti-corruption-officers-arrested-for-corruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two ZACC officials arraigned before the Plumtree Magistrate&#039;s Court for extortion and unlawful detention at Mphoengs Border Post. NPAZ maintains that no one is above the law. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:20:44 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, ZACC arrest, Plumtree Magistrates Court, extortion, criminal abuse of duty, Brian Munyaradzi Kombora, Terrence Manatse, ZIMRA, Mphoengs Border Post, unlawful detention, NPAZ, Zimbabwe corruption news, public officer misconduct, Zimbabwe law enforcement, corruption bail hearing</media:keywords>
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<title>Power Games: Australian Households Turn to Renewables as Fossil Fuel Costs Surge</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/power-games-australian-households-turn-to-renewables-as-fossil-fuel-costs-surge</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/power-games-australian-households-turn-to-renewables-as-fossil-fuel-costs-surge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new Climate Council report reveals how volatile gas and coal prices are driving Australian power bills higher while renewable energy saved households $3.8 billion in 2024. Featuring case studies from Sydney to Perth, this article explores how families are using solar, batteries, and Electric Vehicles to reclaim financial fairness and bypass corporate overcharging. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:55:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Climate Council report, Australian electricity prices, renewable energy savings, solar panel installation Australia, household battery storage, power bill relief, gas price volatility, energy transition, rooftop solar benefits, cost of living Australia, green energy investment, Parents for Climate</media:keywords>
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<title>Doom or Boom: Australia ‘Dangerously Unprepared’ for AI Risks, Warns Leading Expert</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/doom-or-boom-australia-dangerously-unprepared-for-ai-risks-warns-leading-expert</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/doom-or-boom-australia-dangerously-unprepared-for-ai-risks-warns-leading-expert</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Leading AI expert Professor Toby Walsh warns the National Press Club that Australia is &quot;dangerously unprepared&quot; for AI threats. Walsh demands urgent regulation and investment, citing corporate negligence and tragic safety failures. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:01:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Toby Walsh, UNSW Sydney, National Press Club, artificial intelligence regulation, AI investment, Big Tech accountability, Meta scam ads, OpenAI safety guardrails, Adam Raine, mental health risks, platform accountability, Australian government policy, AI ethics, technology harms, Scientia Professor</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Rejects Trump&amp;apos;s Health Aid for Minerals Demand</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-rejects-trumps-health-aid-for-minerals-demand</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-rejects-trumps-health-aid-for-minerals-demand</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Mnangagwa terminates America First Global Health Strategy negotiations, citing U.S. attempts to link health aid to Zimbabwe&#039;s lithium and platinum reserves. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:31:42 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, USA, health, funding, minerals, lithium, platinum, sovereignty, independence, MoU, agreement, negotiations, Mnangagwa, ZimLive, Reuters, AFGHS, diplomacy, aid, data, intelligence, multilateralism, WHO, USAID, humanitarian, exit, lopsided, extractive, resources, Harare, Washington.</media:keywords>
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<title>Shaft of Shadows: Justice, Youth and a Generation on Trial</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/shaft-of-shadows-justice-youth-and-a-generation-on-trial</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/shaft-of-shadows-justice-youth-and-a-generation-on-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:01:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Bulawayo Man (21) Sentenced to 40 Years for Raping 81&#45;Year&#45;Old Neighbour</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/bulawayo-man-21-sentenced-to-40-years-for-raping-81-year-old-neighbour</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/bulawayo-man-21-sentenced-to-40-years-for-raping-81-year-old-neighbour</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 21-year-old Bulawayo man, Gift Ncube, has been sentenced to 40 years for the double rape of his 81-year-old neighbour. The NPAZ condemned the violent assault and praised the community for the citizen&#039;s arrest that led to the conviction. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:48:10 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gift Ncube, Bulawayo Regional Magistrates&#039; Court, NPAZ, Zimbabwe crime news, Hope Fountain rape, elderly assault, sexual violence sentencing, Bulawayo court conviction, 40-year prison sentence.</media:keywords>
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<title>Record Turnout Anticipated at Melbourne Debt Relief Event as Cost&#45;of&#45;Living Crisis Deepens</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/record-turnout-anticipated-at-melbourne-debt-relief-event-as-cost-of-living-crisis-deepens</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/record-turnout-anticipated-at-melbourne-debt-relief-event-as-cost-of-living-crisis-deepens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ South East Community Links expects a record 500+ attendees at today&#039;s &quot;Bring Your Bills&quot; event in Springvale. The initiative targets a growing group of &quot;working poor&quot; and middle-income earners struggling with A$8.1 million in collective debt amid rising interest rates and utility costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:33:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South East Community Links, Bring Your Bills event, Springvale City Hall, cost-of-living crisis Melbourne, financial counselling Victoria, debt relief 2026, Peter McNamara, Rachna Madaan Bowman, energy bill assistance, multicultural community support, interest rate impact, school expenses debt</media:keywords>
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<title>Clarence Colliery Fined A$815,000 for River Pollution</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/clarence-colliery-fined-a815000-for-river-pollution</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/clarence-colliery-fined-a815000-for-river-pollution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Clarence Colliery has been fined $815,000 for polluting the Wollangambe River with untreated mine water. The NSW EPA prosecution marks a historic penalty for failing to test pollution response plans, highlighting a zero-tolerance approach to environmental negligence near the Blue Mountains National Park. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:15:42 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Clarence Colliery, NSW EPA, Wollangambe River pollution, environmental fine, Centennial Coal, Blue Mountains National Park, water pollution prosecution, nickel and zinc contamination, Tony Chappel, PIRMP non-compliance, Lithgow coal mine, environmental rehabilitation</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia Faces A$6.2 Billion Health Bill from Diesel Heavy Vehicles, Study Finds</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-faces-62-billion-health-bill-from-diesel-heavy-vehicles-study-finds</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-faces-62-billion-health-bill-from-diesel-heavy-vehicles-study-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new University of Melbourne study reveals diesel trucks and buses cost Australia $6.2 billion annually in avoidable health expenses. The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) is calling for urgent government action, including Clean Air Zones and increased EV incentives to combat rising cases of asthma, heart disease and premature deaths linked to heavy vehicle pollution. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:13:45 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>$6.2 billion health bill, Electric Vehicle Council, diesel trucks and buses, Australia heavy vehicle emissions, University of Melbourne study, nitrogen dioxide (NO_{2}), Clean Air Zones, childhood asthma, zero-emission transport, Cameron Rimington, electric vehicle incentives, Unpriced Burden report, avoidable health costs, premature deaths, lung cancer, heart disease</media:keywords>
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<title>Dzimbahwe Institute Demands Traditional Music Category at NAMA</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/dzimbahwe-institute-demands-traditional-music-category-at-nama</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/dzimbahwe-institute-demands-traditional-music-category-at-nama</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Senior Reporter Suspended Over ZBC &amp;quot;Missing Millions&amp;quot; Story, Internal Probe Hinted</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/senior-reporter-suspended-as-zimbabwe-independent-retracts-zbc-missing-millions-story</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/senior-reporter-suspended-as-zimbabwe-independent-retracts-zbc-missing-millions-story</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Independent has suspended senior reporter Freeman Makopa following the retraction of a controversial story alleging that US$52 million in ZBC license fee revenue was missing, reports say. The move follows a formal apology to President Emmerson Mnangagwa and the ZBC board. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Independent, Freeman Makopa, ZBC license fees, media suspension, US$52 million scandal, Helliate Rushwaya, Jenfan Muswere, Alpha Media Holdings, Zimbabwe media ethics, ZBC board investigation, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, media retraction, political power struggles Zimbabwe, Faith Zaba, ZBC broadcasting audit 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Multidrug&#45;Resistant Gonorrhoea on the Rise in Sydney, NSW Health Says</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/multidrug-resistant-gonorrhoea-on-the-rise-in-sydney-nsw-health-says</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/multidrug-resistant-gonorrhoea-on-the-rise-in-sydney-nsw-health-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New South Wales health authorities have reported an increase in local transmission of multidrug-resistant (MDR) and extensively drug-resistant (XDR) gonorrhoea, particularly among heterosexual populations and those with links to sex workers, prompting an urgent clinical advisory for enhanced testing and contact tracing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:49:58 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NSW Health, multidrug-resistant gonorrhoea, MDR, XDR, sexual health, antibiotic resistance, Dr Vicky Sheppeard, Sydney healthcare, STI transmission, ceftriaxone, clinical advisory NSW</media:keywords>
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<title>Journalist Remanded in Custody Over Broadcasting, Cyberbullying Charges</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/journalist-remanded-in-custody-over-broadcasting-cyberbullying-charges</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/journalist-remanded-in-custody-over-broadcasting-cyberbullying-charges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 17:35:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords></media:keywords>
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<title>Apology and Fallout: Zimbabwe Independent Retreats as ZBC “Missing Millions” Storm Collides with State Power</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/apology-and-fallout-zimbabwe-independent-retreats-as-zbc-missing-millions-storm-collides-with-state-power</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/apology-and-fallout-zimbabwe-independent-retreats-as-zbc-missing-millions-storm-collides-with-state-power</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Independent issued an unequivocal apology after falsely reporting that US$52 million in license-fee revenue was missing at the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC). The government rejected the claims as fabricated, clarified no forensic audit was warranted and confirmed a routine audit is scheduled for March 2026 as the controversy unfolds amid leadership disputes, media-government tensions and increasing legal pressure on independent journalism in Zimbabwe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 06:09:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Independent apology, ZBC scandal, $52 million missing funds claim, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation audit, Helliate Rushwaya, Faith Zaba, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Blessed Mhlanga, Ruvheneko Parirenywatwa, government response, Jenfan Muswere reassignment, media crackdown Zimbabwe, Alpha Media Holdings AMH, Cyber and Data Protection Act Zimbabwe, media freedom Zimbabwe, HStv journalists arrests, Reason Wafawarova analysis, Zimbabwe media legal pressure</media:keywords>
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<title>Government Deals With Individuals Not Institutions, Agric Deputy Minister Says on PWDs Farming Inputs</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-deals-individual-not-institutions-agric-deputy-minister-haritatos-says-on-pwds-farming-inputs</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-deals-individual-not-institutions-agric-deputy-minister-haritatos-says-on-pwds-farming-inputs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe&#039;s Deputy Agriculture Minister Vangelis Haritatos explains that Pfumvudza/Intwasa agricultural inputs go to vulnerable individuals, including those with disabilities, rather than organisations like Mudavanhu, ZIMCARE Trust and Jairos Jiri. Responding to MPs in Parliament, he committed to alerting Agritex for targeted training to enhance productivity and ensure no one is left behind under Vision 2030. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:47:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Pfumvudza, Intwasa programme, persons with disabilities Zimbabwe, agricultural inputs PWDs, Deputy Minister Haritatos, Mudavanhu Zimbabwe, ZIMCARE Trust, Jairos Jiri Association, Parliament Zimbabwe debate, food security disabled persons, AGRITEX extension services, Vision 2030 Zimbabwe, vulnerable households farming, climate-smart agriculture Zimbabwe, Presidential Input Programme</media:keywords>
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<title>Sleepy Shopping: How Late&#45;Night Browsing Drives Australian Consumer Debt</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/sleepy-shopping-how-late-night-browsing-drives-australian-consumer-debt</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/sleepy-shopping-how-late-night-browsing-drives-australian-consumer-debt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New research from PayPal Australia reveals that 79% of Australians engage in &quot;sleepy shopping&quot; between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. The report highlights how fatigue drives impulse spending, increases buyer’s regret, and leaves consumers more vulnerable to online scams and fraudulent websites. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:45:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PayPal Australia, sleepy shopping, late-night shopping, bedtime browsing, online shopping, consumer research, Australian retail, e-commerce trends, impulse spending, buyer’s regret, fatigue, consumer judgment, midnight browsing, mobile commerce, smartphone shopping, spending habits, online scams, cyber security, financial risk, phishing, fake websites, payment security, buyer protection, scam vulnerability, 2026 retail data, YouGov</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia&amp;apos;s Migration Debate Shifts from Identity to Infrastructure</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-migration-debate-shifts-from-identity-to-infrastructure</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australias-migration-debate-shifts-from-identity-to-infrastructure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sustainable Population Australia (SPA) urges a shift in the immigration debate from identity to infrastructure. With net overseas migration hitting 306,000, SPA President Peter Strachan warns that housing and school shortages are driven by the scale of growth, not the background of arrivals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 05:20:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia immigration policy 2026, Sustainable Population Australia, Peter Strachan SPA, net overseas migration Australia, Australia housing crisis 2026, big Australia debate, infrastructure pressure migration, Australian Bureau of Statistics population data, tail Keywords race-based immigration rhetoric Australia impact of migration on Australian housing affordability population growth vs infrastructure funding Australia Australia net overseas migration June 2025 stats Sustainable Population Au</media:keywords>
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<title>ZRP Midlands Reaffirms Commitment to Service Excellence Ahead of Provincial Charter Re&#45;launch</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/police</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/police</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Midlands Province reaffirms its commitment to delivering efficient and quality public services through the re-launched Client Service Charter. The initiative clarifies how the public can report crime, raise concerns, and access police services, while outlining complaint escalation procedures and communication channels, including a provincial WhatsApp line. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 02:45:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZRP Midlands, Zimbabwe Republic Police, Client Service Charter, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Gokwe re-launch 2026, Zimbabwe police reporting, Gweru Urban police, Kwekwe police district, ZRP WhatsApp number, Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba, Midlands Province, Gokwe Centre, Gweru, Kwekwe, Zvishavane</media:keywords>
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<title>Mkoba South MP Demands Urgent State Assistance for Mentally Ill Persons</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mkoba-south-mp-demands-urgent-state-intervention-on-plight-of-mentally-ill-persons-1593</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mkoba-south-mp-demands-urgent-state-intervention-on-plight-of-mentally-ill-persons-1593</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mkoba South MP John Kuka calls for urgent government intervention in Zimbabwe&#039;s National Assembly to protect mentally ill persons living on the streets following the tragic death of a local resident. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 21:53:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mkoba South MP, John Kuka, mental health policy Zimbabwe, mentally ill homeless assistance, Zimbabwe National Assembly health debate, Gweru news, Deputy Minister Mercy Dinha, Mental Health Act Zimbabwe, street people rehabilitation, Mkoba 6 shopping centre incident, social welfare Zimbabwe, humanitarian rights</media:keywords>
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<title>Kwekwe Midnight Fatal Stabbing, Police Make Arrest Within 6hrs</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/kwekwe-midnight-fatal-stabbing-police-make-an-arrest-within-6hrs</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/kwekwe-midnight-fatal-stabbing-police-make-an-arrest-within-6hrs</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested 31-year-old Liberman Ncube for the murder of Future Makupe in Kwekwe. The victim was discovered with fatal stab wounds near a Newtown church following an altercation over stolen clothes and police recovered a blood-stained Okapi knife within six hours of the incident. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 08:24:09 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP Midlands, Kwekwe Murder, Future Makupe, Liberman Ncube, Newtown Kwekwe Crime, Okapi knife stabbing, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Zimbabwe Crime News, Gokwe homicide</media:keywords>
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<title>Bellarmine Chatunga Mugabe Arrested for Attempted Murder in Hyde Park Shooting</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/bellarmine-chatunga-mugabe-arrested-for-attempted-murder-in-hyde-park-shooting-south-africa</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/bellarmine-chatunga-mugabe-arrested-for-attempted-murder-in-hyde-park-shooting-south-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The youngest son of late Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, Bellarmine Chatunga, has been arrested in Johannesburg&#039;s Hyde Park on attempted murder charges after shooting a 23-year-old gardener. Police still searching for firearm as victim remains critical. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:38:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative Rejects 2030 Term Extension</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-vote-initiative-rejects-2030-term-extension</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-vote-initiative-rejects-2030-term-extension</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative (ZDVI) demands a national referendum on proposed 2030 term extensions, insisting on voting rights for millions abroad. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:32:39 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Diaspora Vote Initiative, ZDVI, Zimbabwe 2030 term extension, Emmerson Mnangagwa term limit, Zimbabwe Constitution Section 328, Zimbabwe referendum 2026, diaspora voting rights Zimbabwe, Zanu PF term extension, Electoral Act amendments Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>12 Years Behind Bars: How a Five&#45;Cattle Heist Ended in a Heavy Sentence for Gweru Farm Man</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/12-years-behind-bars-how-a-five-cattle-heist-ended-in-a-heavy-sentence-for-gweru-farm-man</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/12-years-behind-bars-how-a-five-cattle-heist-ended-in-a-heavy-sentence-for-gweru-farm-man</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:35:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Midlands Supports Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, Ncube Says</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-province-rallies-behind-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-province-rallies-behind-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 15:50:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>No Paper, No Receipts Books: Inside Midlands’ Struggle for Legal Identity</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/no-paper-no-proof-no-future-inside-midlands-struggle-for-legal-identity</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/no-paper-no-proof-no-future-inside-midlands-struggle-for-legal-identity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:31:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Opposition UZA Opposes Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-opposition-uza-opposes-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-opposition-uza-opposes-constitutional-amendment-bill-no-3</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United Zimbabwe Alliance (UZA) warns against proposed changes to presidential term limits and direct elections, citing threats to democratic accountability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 02:32:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe politics, UZA statement, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, presidential term limits, Harare news, Zimbabwe democracy, United Zimbabwe Alliance</media:keywords>
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<title>US and Australia Top the World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026 Rankings</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/us-and-australia-top-the-worlds-100-best-coffee-shops-2026-rankings</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/us-and-australia-top-the-worlds-100-best-coffee-shops-2026-rankings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Onyx Coffee Lab (USA) has been named the world’s best coffee shop at the 2026 World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops awards in Madrid. Discover the top-ranked specialty coffee destinations from the US, Australia, and beyond, as judged by 800 industry experts and 350,000 public votes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:50:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>World’s 100 Best Coffee Shops 2026, Onyx Coffee Lab, specialty coffee rankings, CoffeeFest Madrid 2026, best coffee shops in the world, Tim Wendelboe, Alquimia Coffee, specialty coffee industry trends, top coffee shops USA, global coffee culture</media:keywords>
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<title>Suspected Mtapa Drug Peddler Nabbed at Kudzanai Bus Terminus</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/suspected-mtapa-drug-peddler-nabbed-at-gweru-kudzanai-bus-terminus</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/suspected-mtapa-drug-peddler-nabbed-at-gweru-kudzanai-bus-terminus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe police arrest 37-year-old Danisa Ncube in Gweru for unlawful possession of 16 shrink-wrapped dagga cobs at Kudzanayi Bus Terminus; suspect to appear in court February 18, 2026; ZRP warns dealing or possession of dangerous drugs is serious crime. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:07:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, police arrest, dagga possession, Gweru, Danisa Ncube, dangerous drugs, Kudzanayi Bus Terminus, ZRP, Midlands Province, unlawful possession, shrink-wrapped dagga, court appearance, drug crime Zimbabwe</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe War Veterans File Constitutional Court Challenge to Block Mnangagwa’s Term Extension</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-war-veterans-file-constitutional-court-challenge-to-block-mnangagwas-term-extension</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-war-veterans-file-constitutional-court-challenge-to-block-mnangagwas-term-extension</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A group of Zimbabwean liberation war veterans has approached the Constitutional Court to block President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s &quot;Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.&quot; The application argues that the bill, which seeks to extend the presidential term to 2030 and shift to a parliamentary-led election system, is a breach of the President&#039;s oath of office and a violation of section 328(7) of the Constitution. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:50:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, Constitutional Court, Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3, War Veterans, ZANU-PF, Zimbabwe elections 2030, Lovemore Madhuku, term limit extension, Zimbabwe politics, section 328(7), parliamentary election system.</media:keywords>
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<title>Systemic Racism Rampant in Australian Universities, Study Reveals</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/systemic-racism-rampant-in-australian-universities-study-reveals</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/systemic-racism-rampant-in-australian-universities-study-reveals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A landmark Australian Human Rights Commission study reveals a systemic crisis of racism in Australian Universities, with 1 in 5 academic staff experiencing direct discrimination. The &quot;Respect at Uni&quot; report calls for urgent national reforms to fix broken complaints systems, diversify leadership, and dismantle colonial structures to ensure safety and belonging for First Nations, international students and minority staff. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:02:51 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>racism in universities, Australian Human Rights Commission, Respect at Uni report, Racism@Uni Study, academic workplace discrimination, university complaints systems, systemic racism Australia, First Nations education safety, international student racism, anti-racism framework, university leadership diversity, antisemitism on campus, Islamophobia in higher education, National Tertiary Education Union, Giridharan Sivaraman</media:keywords>
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<title>A Crown of Duty and Development: The Rise of the Fifth Chief Chiwundura</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/a-crown-of-duty-and-development-the-rise-of-the-fifth-chief-chiwundura</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/a-crown-of-duty-and-development-the-rise-of-the-fifth-chief-chiwundura</guid>
<description><![CDATA[  ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 05:29:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Nestlé Pulls MILO Snack Bar Batches After Black Rubber Contamination</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nestle-pulls-milo-snack-bar-batches-after-black-rubber-contamination</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nestle-pulls-milo-snack-bar-batches-after-black-rubber-contamination</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nestlé Oceania has issued an urgent recall for select batches of MILO Snack Bars (Dipped and Original) due to potential contamination with black rubber pieces. Affected products were sold at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and independent retailers with a Best Before date of 31/08/2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:30:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nestlé, MILO, recall, snack bars, rubber, contamination, safety, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, batch, 5316TD15, 5317TD15, 5318TD15, 5321TD15, 5322TD15, 5323TD15, 5324TD15, refund, Coles, Woolworths, Aldi, IGA, FSANZ, equipment failure</media:keywords>
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<title>Teen Stepmom (18) Strangles Toddler (3) to Death</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/teen-stepmom-18-strangles-toddler-3-to-death</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/teen-stepmom-18-strangles-toddler-3-to-death</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Police in Gokwe, Zimbabwe, are investigating the suspected murder of 3-year-old Alvin Makore. His 18-year-old stepmother, Sharai Foromani, is in custody following the discovery of the child’s body in Madzura Village. Read the full police report. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 12:21:49 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP, Gokwe, murder investigation, Alvin Makore, Sharai Foromani, Chief Sai, Madzura Village, child death, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe crime news, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Section 47 Criminal Law Act</media:keywords>
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<title>Three Stabbed in Gweru Random Attacks, Separate Suspected Suicide Reported</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/three-stabbed-in-gweru-random-attacks-separate-suspected-suicide-reported</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/three-stabbed-in-gweru-random-attacks-separate-suspected-suicide-reported</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Unprovoked stabbings leave three injured at Mkoba 6, Gweru; unknown attacker still at large. Separate suspected suicide by hanging reported in Mkoba 15. Zimbabwe police appeal for information. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:41:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru stabbing, Mkoba 6 attack, random stabbings Zimbabwe, Gweru crime, unknown attacker Gweru, Mkoba suburbs violence, Zimbabwe Republic Police, suspected suicide Gweru, hanging Bata stands, Midlands Province crime, Gweru Provincial Hospital, public safety Zimbabwe, February 2026 news</media:keywords>
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<title>SPECIAL REPORT: Australian Parliament Slams &amp;apos;Serious&amp;apos; Failures in Sexual Abuse Victim Support Procurement</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/special-report-australian-parliament-slams-serious-failures-in-sexual-abuse-victim-support-procurement</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/special-report-australian-parliament-slams-serious-failures-in-sexual-abuse-victim-support-procurement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The audit found that the department accepted non-compliant tenders and failed to demonstrate value for money. These keywords are vital for ensuring the article reaches those researching Australian government transparency and victim advocacy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:22:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia, Parliament, Attorney-General, child sexual abuse, victim support, procurement, audit, JCPAA, Josh Burns, ANAO, Royal Commission, probity, ethical standards, value for money, NAP Measure 10, NAP Measure 21, National Action Plan, contract management, government accountability, Canberra</media:keywords>
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<title>Prisons Chief Outlines Five&#45;Year Development Plan for Midlands Correctional Service</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/prisons-chief-outlines-five-year-development-plan-for-midlands-correctional-facilities</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/prisons-chief-outlines-five-year-development-plan-for-midlands-correctional-facilities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ ZPCS Midlands has finalized its 2026–2030 Provincial Strategic Plan. Chaired by Commissioner Somemore Gate, the roadmap prioritizes industrial production, agribusiness and infrastructure development at the Whawha Complex. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:47:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ZPCS Midlands, Strategic Plan 2026-2030, Zimbabwe Prisons, Commissioner Somemore Gate, NDS2, Vision 2030, Whawha Complex, Inmate Rehabilitation, Confartex Bakery, Riverdale Recreational Park, Correctional Agribusiness, Superintendent Taisoni Manatsa, Provincial Planning, Zimbabwe Infrastructure, Vocational Training</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia Mandates Specialist Fee Transparency: Catholic Health Australia Welcomes 2026 Reform</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-mandates-specialist-fee-transparency-catholic-health-australia-welcomes-2026-reform</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-mandates-specialist-fee-transparency-catholic-health-australia-welcomes-2026-reform</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catholic Health Australia welcomes the 2026 Health Legislation Amendment Bill, mandating specialist fee transparency on the Medical Costs Finder. Discover how the new laws address rising out-of-pocket costs and outlaw &quot;product phoenixing&quot; to protect private health consumers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 05:07:57 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Specialist fee transparency, Medical Costs Finder Australia, Catholic Health Australia, Dr Katharine Bassett, Health Legislation Amendment Bill 2026, Out-of-pocket medical costs Australia, Product phoenixing private health insurance, Medicare billing data transparency, Australian healthcare reform 2026, Private health insurance consumer protections</media:keywords>
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<title>Government to Target Mining Trucks with New Weighbridges to Save Roads</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-to-target-mining-trucks-with-new-weighbridges-to-save-midlands-roads</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/government-to-target-mining-trucks-with-new-weighbridges-to-save-midlands-roads</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe government plans new weighbridges to fine overloaded mining trucks and save roads from damage. Parliament debate on Matobo-Gweru Road rehab under ERRP2, congestion fixes, and mining accountability. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:33:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>weighbridges Zimbabwe, mining trucks overload, Midlands roads rehabilitation, overloaded trucks fines, Matobo-Gweru Road, ERRP2 Zimbabwe, Felix Mhona transport Secondary: Hon John Kuka Mkoba South, Shakespear Hamauswa Warren Park, mining companies accountability, Gweru roundabout congestion, Zimbabwe road damage, heavy vehicles infrastructure, Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme</media:keywords>
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<title>Family Demands Answers Over Dorset Death, Police Maintain Suicide Narrative</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/family-cries-foul-over-dorset-death-as-police-maintain-suicide-narrative-1570</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/family-cries-foul-over-dorset-death-as-police-maintain-suicide-narrative-1570</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Shurugwi family is demanding answers after the death of 35-year-old Taonga Bhongwane in Dorset Resettlement Area was recorded as a suspected suicide by police, while relatives allege inconsistencies at the scene and possible foul play. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:35:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Taonga Bhongwane death, Dorset Resettlement Area Shurugwi, Zimbabwe Republic Police suicide case, Shurugwi South Constituency news, suspicious death Zimbabwe, family disputes suicide ruling, Oppah Bongwani, Memory Muyengwa, Gweru Rural Police Station, crime and courts Zimbabwe, sudden death investigation, Midlands Province news</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Stun Australia With 23&#45;run Upset in T20  World Cup</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-stun-australia-with-23-run-upset-in-t20-world-cup</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-stun-australia-with-23-run-upset-in-t20-world-cup</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe makes history again! Blessing Muzarabani’s 4-wicket haul leads Zimbabwe to a 23-run victory over Australia in the ICC Men&#039;s T20 World Cup 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:05:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe vs Australia, T20 World Cup 2026, Blessing Muzarabani 4 wickets, Zimbabwe cricket upset, ICC Men&#039;s T20 World Cup Group B, Zimbabwe Cricket, Sikandar Raza, Brian Bennett 64, Matt Renshaw, Colombo cricket results, R. Premadasa Stadium, Zimbabwe cricket news, Cricket highlights 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Over 2.3 Million Zimbabwean Youths Idle as Vocational Centres Struggle</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/over-23-million-zimbabwean-youths-idle-as-vocational-centres-struggle</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/over-23-million-zimbabwean-youths-idle-as-vocational-centres-struggle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A parliamentary inquiry has revealed a staggering crisis in Zimbabwe, with over 2.3 million youth currently not in employment, education, or training. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:28:26 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe youth unemployment, Vocational Training Centres Zimbabwe, VTC funding crisis, Hon. Mutsawashe Carl Ziyambi, Zimbabwe Ministry of Youth, Vision 2030 Zimbabwe, NEET youth statistics 2025, Zimbabwe Labour Force Survey, youth empowerment Zimbabwe, drug abuse prevention</media:keywords>
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<title>ZRP Midlands Busts Major Cattle Rustling Syndicate</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zrp-midlands-busts-major-cattle-rustling-syndicate</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zrp-midlands-busts-major-cattle-rustling-syndicate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Midlands Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested a notorious four-man stock theft syndicate, including three members of the Bhebhe family, following a raid in Lower Gweru. The group is linked to the theft of 24 cattle valued at US$7,400 from Lyons Farm in Redcliff dating back to 2023. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 02:43:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Kwekwe stock theft, Midlands ZRP, Redcliff cattle rustling, Lyons Farm theft, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Lower Gweru arrests, Bhebhe family syndicate, Zimbabwe livestock crime, stolen cattle recovery, Redcliff Police Station, Zimbabwe Republic Police Midlands</media:keywords>
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<title>Western Australia Rents Surge 66%, Triples Wage Growth</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/western-australia-rents-surge-66-triples-wage-growth</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/western-australia-rents-surge-66-triples-wage-growth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New data from Cotality confirms Western Australia is the hardest-hit state in Australia’s ongoing rental crisis. Over the past five years, rents have surged by 66%, while wages grew by only 18.5%. Regional WA saw the nation&#039;s highest annual increase at 10.1%, while Perth (6.2%) also trended above the national average. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:30:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Perth, Western Australia, Regional WA, South West, WA rentals, Pilbara rental market, WA Make Renting Fair Alliance, Regional WA rental price growth, Rent vs wage growth, Western Australia, Rental vacancy rates, Perth, 2026, Rent stabilisation measures, Australia</media:keywords>
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<title>Vocational Training Centres Operating from Old Beer&#45;halls and Refugee Camps, Parliament Report Says</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/vocational-training-centres-operating-from-old-beer-halls-and-refugee-camps-parliament-report-says</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/vocational-training-centres-operating-from-old-beer-halls-and-refugee-camps-parliament-report-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A parliamentary report reveals a &quot;crisis&quot; in Zimbabwe’s Vocational Training Centres (VTCs), with students learning in repurposed beer halls and refugee camps. Facing severe funding shortages, obsolete curricula, and a 27% staff vacancy rate, the Portfolio Committee on Youth Empowerment is calling for urgent government intervention to modernize facilities and lower tuition fees to save the future of over 2.3 million idle youths. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:24:55 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe Vocational Training Centres, VTC crisis Zimbabwe, Youth Empowerment Zimbabwe, Parliamentary Report Zimbabwe, Mutsawashe Carl Ziyambi, Judith Tobaiwa, vocational education funding, Zimbabwe youth unemployment, technical skills training Zimbabwe, education reform Zimbabwe, Umguza VTC, Mutare Urban VTC.</media:keywords>
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<title>Caught in the Act: How a Quiet Lunch Hour at Gweru Government Complex Turned Into Shock and Arrest</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/caught-in-the-act-how-a-quiet-lunch-hour-at-gweru-government-complex-turned-into-shock-and-arrest</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/caught-in-the-act-how-a-quiet-lunch-hour-at-gweru-government-complex-turned-into-shock-and-arrest</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On January 28, 2026, PSC Inspector Marian Madzimure was arrested at Gweru Government Complex for allegedly smearing an unknown substance on Midlands Provincial Coordinator Andrew Chimanyiwa&#039;s vehicle, sparking witchcraft and juju rumors just weeks after Chimanyiwa&#039;s road accident. Police probe ongoing under Zimbabwe&#039;s witchcraft laws. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:33:32 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>PSC Inspector arrest, Gweru, Marian Madzimure, arrest, Andrew Chimanyiwa, vehicle, Gweru Government Complex, incident, witchcraft, Zimbabwe, 2026, juju public service, Zimbabwe, Midlands PSC coordinator, smearing substance on vehicle, Zimbabwe witchcraft law, Gweru civil servants, gossip, PSC inspector caught smearing unknown substance on boss car, Gweru Marian Madzimure witchcraft allegations, January 2026, Andrew Chimanyiwa survives accident then juju attempt, Gweru Zimbabwe Public Service Com</media:keywords>
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<title>President Mnangagwa Reassigns Three Cabinet Ministers in Strategic Reshuffle</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/president-mnangagwa-reassigns-three-cabinet-ministers-in-strategic-reshuffle</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/president-mnangagwa-reassigns-three-cabinet-ministers-in-strategic-reshuffle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a strategic cabinet reshuffle, reassigning three senior ministers to new portfolios. Dr. Zhemu Soda takes over the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, while Dr. Jenfan Muswere moves to Skills Audit and Development. Professor Paul Mavima has been reassigned to the Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:45:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe cabinet reshuffle 2026, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Dr. Zhemu Soda, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, Professor Paul Mavima, Ministry of Information Zimbabwe, Ministry of National Housing, Skills Audit and Development, Zimbabwe politics news, Section 104 Constitution of Zimbabwe, Dr. Martin Rushwaya</media:keywords>
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<title>Monash Study Triggers Overhaul of Free Legal Services in Melbourne’s West</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/monash-study-triggers-overhaul-of-free-legal-services-in-melbournes-west</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/monash-study-triggers-overhaul-of-free-legal-services-in-melbournes-west</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Melbourne study finds migrant workers often bypass legal services for Facebook and family advice, prompting culturally sensitive legal aid reforms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:13:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Melbourne legal aid, migrant workers, workplace discrimination, Facebook forums, cultural safety, Westjustice, Adriana Orifici, community legal services, sexual harassment, workplace rights, Victoria Law Foundation, informal legal advice</media:keywords>
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<title>Changing Your Dog&amp;apos;s Diet Saves the Planet Better than Yours</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/changing-your-dogs-diet-saves-the-planet-better-than-yours</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/changing-your-dogs-diet-saves-the-planet-better-than-yours</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Switching dogs to a plant-based diet could cut more emissions and save more animals than humans going vegan, study finds. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 03:03:11 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>sustainable pet food, plant-based dog diet, vegan dog, climate change, animal welfare, greenhouse gas reduction, pet nutrition, environmental footprint, farmed animal impact, canine diet sustainability, Andrew Knight study, eco-friendly pets, meat-free dog food</media:keywords>
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<title>Senator Shiri Demands Tougher Action on Disability Rights</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/senator-shiri-demands-tougher-action-on-disability-rights</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/senator-shiri-demands-tougher-action-on-disability-rights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senator Annah Shiri calls for sweeping justice system reforms in Zimbabwe, demanding stronger legal protection, institutional accountability and harsher penalties to combat discrimination against persons with disabilities. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:25:15 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru Urban Constituency, Gweru water crisis, solar-powered boreholes Zimbabwe, Josiah Makombe, Constituency Development Fund Zimbabwe, CDF Zimbabwe, Gweru City Council, Midlands province Zimbabwe, water shortages Gweru, Zimbabwe water infrastructure, Gwenoro Dam, Ward 5 Senga, Ward 3 Windsor Park, Ward 4 Ivene, Ward 18 Shamrock Park, Ward 1 Nashville, ZiG 1.3 million CDF, US$50, 000 CDF allocation, Zimbabwe urban water supply, climate change Zimbabwe water, drought Zimbabwe 2024, power outages Z</media:keywords>
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<title>Zimbabwe Cabinet Approves Presidential Term Extension Plan to Seven Years</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-cabinet-approves-presidential-term-extension-plan-to-seven-years</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-cabinet-approves-presidential-term-extension-plan-to-seven-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft constitutional amendments that could extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term to 2030, lengthen mandates to seven years, and shift presidential elections to parliament. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:03:36 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zimbabwe constitutional amendments, Emmerson Mnangagwa term extension, Mnangagwa 2030, Zimbabwe cabinet approval, Ziyambi Ziyambi Justice Minister, Zimbabwe presidential term limits, seven-year presidential term Zimbabwe, parliamentary election of president Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe parliament reforms, ZANU-PF resolutions 2024 2025, Vision 2030 Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe political reforms, Zimbabwe electoral changes, Zimbabwe Electoral Commission reform, registrar-general voter registration, Zimbabwe Gender Co</media:keywords>
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<title>Drowning Deaths Double in Midlands, Police Raise Alarm</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/drowning-deaths-more-than-double-in-midlands-as-police-raise-alarm</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/drowning-deaths-more-than-double-in-midlands-as-police-raise-alarm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Drowning deaths in Zimbabwe’s Midlands Province have doubled to 37 since the start of the 2025/26 rainy season, with police urging residents to prioritise flood and road safety. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:06:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Midlands Province drowning deaths, Zimbabwe Republic Police, ZRP Midlands, Commissioner Patson Nyabadza, Gweru news, drowning fatalities Zimbabwe, rainy season 2025/2026, flood deaths Zimbabwe, Kwekwe drowning cases, Zvishavane drowning deaths, Gweru Rural drowning, Gweru Urban safety, Gokwe drowning statistics, Silobela mine shaft flooding, artisanal miners Silobela, Base Mineral Block Mine, Sebakwe River tragedy, Mwenezi River rescue, Mberengwa flooding, ZRP Sub-Aqua Unit, Air Force of Zimbabw</media:keywords>
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<title>ZiG$1.3million CDF Solar Boreholes for Thirsty Gweru Urban Residents</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/five-zig13million-cdf-solar-boreholes-for-thirsty-gweru-urban-residents</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/five-zig13million-cdf-solar-boreholes-for-thirsty-gweru-urban-residents</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gweru Urban MP Dr. Josiah Makombe commissioned five solar-powered boreholes funded by the Constituency Development Fund to ease persistent water shortages in the city. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:28:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru Urban Constituency, Gweru water crisis, solar-powered boreholes Zimbabwe, Josiah Makombe, Constituency Development Fund Zimbabwe, CDF Zimbabwe, Gweru City Council, Midlands province Zimbabwe, water shortages Gweru, Zimbabwe water infrastructure, Gwenoro Dam, Ward 5 Senga, Ward 3 Windsor Park, Ward 4 Ivene, Ward 18 Shamrock Park, Ward 1 Nashville, ZiG 1.3 million CDF, US$50, 000 CDF allocation, Zimbabwe urban water supply, climate change Zimbabwe water, drought Zimbabwe 2024, power outages Z</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;quot;Wish I’d Slept More”: Teens Reflect During Safer Internet Day as Australia Enforces Under&#45;16 Social Media Ban</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/wish-id-slept-more-teens-reflect-during-safer-internet-day-as-australia-enforces-under-16-social-media-ban</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/wish-id-slept-more-teens-reflect-during-safer-internet-day-as-australia-enforces-under-16-social-media-ban</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australian officials marked Safer Internet Day by promoting digital literacy and launching new resources as the country enforces a world-first social media age restriction for under-16s. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:05:58 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Safer Internet Day 2026, Australia social media age restriction, under-16 social media ban, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, Communications Minister Anika Wells, Parliament House Canberra, digital literacy Australia, online safety Australia, eSafety Commission, social media delay Australia, Facebook age restriction Australia, Instagram under 16 ban, TikTok age restriction Australia, Snapchat under 16, YouTube age policy Australia, youth online safety, algorithmic literacy, Smart Tech Safe</media:keywords>
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<title>Media Pledges Better Inclusion as Deaf Survivors Recount Violence in Gweru</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/media-pledges-better-inclusion-as-deaf-survivors-recount-violence-in-gweru</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/media-pledges-better-inclusion-as-deaf-survivors-recount-violence-in-gweru</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new media audit reveals Zimbabwe’s systemic erasure of women with disabilities in GBV coverage, as a Gweru workshop highlights barriers, abuse, and calls for inclusive reporting. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:19:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gweru Zimbabwe, women with disabilities Zimbabwe, deaf women Zimbabwe, gender-based violence Zimbabwe, GBV coverage Zimbabwe, Deaf Women Included, DWI Zimbabwe, media audit Zimbabwe, Structural Silence report, violence against women with disabilities, WWDs Zimbabwe, Ford Foundation Zimbabwe, disability rights Zimbabwe, inclusive media reporting, sign language interpretation Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe media ethics, victim-blaming media coverage, digital divide Zimbabwe, data costs Zimbabwe, accessibility</media:keywords>
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<title>Melbourne to Host Key Political Summit Ahead of Victorian Election</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/melbourne-to-host-key-political-summit-ahead-of-victorian-election</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/melbourne-to-host-key-political-summit-ahead-of-victorian-election</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join Victorian leaders at the Future Victoria Summit in Melbourne ahead of the 2026 state election, focusing on smart growth, innovation and economic development. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:57:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Melbourne political summit, Future Victoria Summit, Victorian election 2026, Australia politics, Anthony Albanese, Jacinta Allan, Jess Wilson, Victorian Premier, Victorian Opposition Leader, Victorian state election, Herald Sun, Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, VCCI, Southbank Melbourne, Palladium at Crown, SMART Victoria, smart growth Victoria, digital innovation Victoria, economic development Victoria, infrastructure Victoria, education and skills Victoria, connectivity Victoria, bu</media:keywords>
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<title>Australian Aged Care Program Facing Challenges, OPAN</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-aged-care-program-faces-challenges</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-aged-care-program-faces-challenges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 100 days after Australia’s new Aged Care Act took effect, older people in the Support at Home program face long wait times, rising service costs, and access barriers, prompting the Older Persons Advocacy Network to call for urgent government action. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:33:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Australia Aged Care Act, Support at Home program, Older Persons Advocacy Network, OPAN, aged care reform, Australia, senior care, Australia home care services, aged care, funding aged care, wait times, aged care pricing, transparency, aged care affordability, elderly support services, Craig Gear OPAN, algorithmic assessments, aged care clinical judgment, aged care, rural aged care transport, financial hardship, aged care cottage, respite services, Commonwealth Home Support Programme, CHSP, Sena</media:keywords>
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<title>Films on Sextortion &amp;amp; AI&#45;Facilitated Abuse for Aussie Teens</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/foundation-unveils-educational-films-on-sextortion-and-ai-facilitated-abuse-for-secondary-students</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/foundation-unveils-educational-films-on-sextortion-and-ai-facilitated-abuse-for-secondary-students</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Daniel Morcombe Foundation launches new educational films and guides mostly targeting the 7–9 students to combat sextortion and AI-facilitated image-based abuse like deepfakes, released for Safer Internet Day 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:01:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>sextortion, AI image abuse, deepfakes, image-based abuse, Daniel Morcombe Foundation, online safety, Safer Internet Day, teen online safety, young people sextortion, AI-generated abuse, recognise react report, eSafety, child exploitation, digital abuse prevention, Australian youth safety, adolescent online protection, victim support resources</media:keywords>
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<title>Midlands Minister Ncube Donates Wheelchair, US$500 and Bursary to Learner with Disability</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-minister-ncube-donates-wheelchair-us500-and-bursary-to-learner-with-disability-1548</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/midlands-minister-ncube-donates-wheelchair-us500-and-bursary-to-learner-with-disability-1548</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Midlands Provincial Minister Honourable Owen “Mudha” Ncube has donated a new wheelchair, US$500, and a full educational bursary to Precious Phiri, a Form One learner with a disability at Mambo High School in Gweru. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:08:43 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Midlands Provincial Minister Honourable Owen “Mudha” Ncube has donated a new wheelchair, US$500, and a full educational bursary to Precious Phiri, a Form One learner with a disability at Mambo High School in Gweru</media:keywords>
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<title>SAPS Warns Western Cape Businesses Over Police Donation Scam</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/saps-warns-western-cape-businesses-over-police-donation-scam</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/saps-warns-western-cape-businesses-over-police-donation-scam</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ SAPS warns Mossel Bay businesses of a fraudulent WhatsApp scheme using forged police letters to solicit donations. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:13:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SAPS scam, Mossel Bay news, Western Cape police alert, fake donation letters, South African Police Service fraud, WhatsApp scam South Africa, SAPS logo forgery, business fraud Mossel Bay, Crime Stop 08600 10111, Western Cape crime update</media:keywords>
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<title>NPAZ Senior Management Undergoes Disability Awareness Training</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/npaz-senior-management-undergoes-disability-awareness-training-as-calls-grow-for-justice-system-reform</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/npaz-senior-management-undergoes-disability-awareness-training-as-calls-grow-for-justice-system-reform</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Senior management at the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) recently participated in a disability awareness training program in Harare. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:38:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>NPAZ, National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe, disability awareness training, justice delivery system Zimbabwe, disability inclusion, Chris Mutangadura, Loice Matanda-Moyo, Vision 2030 Zimbabwe, legal accessibility PWDs, Zimbabwe justice system news</media:keywords>
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<title>South African Man Shot Dead in Confrontation Over Water</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/man-shot-dead-in-confrontation-over-water</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/man-shot-dead-in-confrontation-over-water</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A 71-year-old man has been arrested in Sundra, near Delmas, following a fatal shooting over a water dispute on February 8, 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:20:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Delmas murder, Sundra shooting, Cyril Ramaphosa, ANC, South Africa, water crisis, JoJo tank dispute, SAPS arrest, Mpumalanga crime, water shortage violence, Delmas Magistrate’s Court, community unrest South Africa, national water disaster 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Australia NSW Native Animal Kill Permits Surge 75% in 2025</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-nsw-native-animal-kill-permits-surge-75-in-2025</link>
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<title>$2 million Blow to Criminal Network as Federal Police Strips Assets and Cash in Brisbane</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/2m-blow-to-criminal-network-as-federal-police-strips-assets-and-cash-in-brisbane</link>
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<title>ZRP, Church in Anti&#45;Drug and Crime Fight</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zrp-church-unite-in-anti-drug-and-crime-fight</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Zimbabwe Republic Police in Mvuma launches the Christian Community Police Network (CCPN) with churches and rolls out an anti-drug campaign to curb crime and protect youth through moral guidance, prevention and community trust-building. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:55:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Maria Sibanda’s Quiet Rise in Zimbabwe’s Literary Space</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/maria-sibandas-quiet-rise-in-zimbabwes-literary-space</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:27:27 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Paramedic Attrition Threatens NSW Response Times</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/paramedic-attrition-threatens-nsw-response-times</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:27:42 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Investors Eye African &amp;quot;Frontier Growth&amp;quot; as ELISA Summit Convenes in Zimbabwe</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/investors-eye-african-frontier-growth-as-elisa-summit-convenes-in-zimbabwe</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:11:13 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Pies Over Petals: Aussie Romance Hits a Flaky New High</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/pies-over-petals</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 00:47:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Mnangagwa Critic Blessed Geza Dies in South African Exile</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/blessed-gezazimbabwe-war-veteran-and-mnangagwa-critic-dies-in-south-african-exile</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/blessed-gezazimbabwe-war-veteran-and-mnangagwa-critic-dies-in-south-african-exile</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:53:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Geza, Mnangagwa, ZANU PF</media:keywords>
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<title>Average Rainfall Deepens Drought Conditions Southern, Western and Inland Australia</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/Average-rainfall-deepens-drought-conditions-across-southern-australia</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 20:12:50 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Charges Withdrawn Against Zimbo Live Journalist</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/charges-withdrawn-against-zimbo-live-journalist</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:51:38 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Gweru ELCZ Backs Mnangagwa’s National Clean&#45;Up Day Exercise</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/elcz-backs-mnangagwas-national-clean-up-day-with-gweru-exercise</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:41:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>12 Years for Stock Theft, Magistrate Commends Prosecution, Investigator</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-magistrate-hands-down-12-year-jail-term-for-stock-theft-commends-prosecutioninvestigator</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-magistrate-hands-down-12-year-jail-term-for-stock-theft-commends-prosecutioninvestigator</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:46:23 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwean Journalist Arrested for Conducting Community Interviews</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwean-journalist-arrested-for-conducting-community-interviews</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwean-journalist-arrested-for-conducting-community-interviews</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 03:30:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Dementia Cases Set to Double in Australia, Now the Leading Cause of Death</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/dimentia-cases-set-to-double-in-australia-now-leading-cause-of-death</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/dimentia-cases-set-to-double-in-australia-now-leading-cause-of-death</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:53:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Australians Rally Against ABC&amp;apos;s Ties to LGBTQ+ Group, Cite Bias in Transgender Coverage</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australians-rally-against-abcs-ties-to-lgbtq-group-cite-bias-in-transgender-coverage</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australians-rally-against-abcs-ties-to-lgbtq-group-cite-bias-in-transgender-coverage</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:47:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Dinner Dispute Ends In Bloody Death</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/dinner-dispute-ends-in-bloody-death</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/dinner-dispute-ends-in-bloody-death</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:15:02 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Wanderer Mine Murder: One of Three Accused Convicted</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/high-court-convicts-one-in-wanderer-mine-killing-acquits-third-accused</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/high-court-convicts-one-in-wanderer-mine-killing-acquits-third-accused</guid>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:57:01 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Chivi Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Raping a Minor</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/chivi-man-sentenced-to-15-years-for-rape-of-minor</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/chivi-man-sentenced-to-15-years-for-rape-of-minor</guid>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 16:49:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>January Heat Records Spark Calls for Urgent National Action</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/january-heat-records-spark-calls-for-urgent-national-action</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/january-heat-records-spark-calls-for-urgent-national-action</guid>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:38:34 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Gweru Gospel Musician Moscow Pembere Involved in Road Traffic Accident During School Run</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-gospel-musician-moscow-pembere-involved-in-road-traffic-accident-during-school-run</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-gospel-musician-moscow-pembere-involved-in-road-traffic-accident-during-school-run</guid>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:45:46 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Mbirimi’s Community&#45;Driven Investment Transforms Rural Learners</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/from-poverty-to-possibility-mbirimis-community-driven-investment-transforms-rural-learners</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/from-poverty-to-possibility-mbirimis-community-driven-investment-transforms-rural-learners</guid>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 07:05:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Gweru Man Acquitted of CIO Impersonation</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-man-acquitted-of-cio-impersonation</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-man-acquitted-of-cio-impersonation</guid>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:52:30 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Mhuri Commends Development Projects as Shurugwi South Records Broad Infrastructure Gains</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/mhuri-commends-development-projects-as-shurugwi-south-records-broad-infrastructure-gains-1516</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/mhuri-commends-development-projects-as-shurugwi-south-records-broad-infrastructure-gains-1516</guid>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>National Arts Council Slashes Registration Fees</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/nacz-slashes-registration-fees-to-boost-ease-of-doing-business-in-creative-sector</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/nacz-slashes-registration-fees-to-boost-ease-of-doing-business-in-creative-sector</guid>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:56:13 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Fake CIO and Gold Dealer Dragged to Court?</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-man-dragged-to-court-over-cio-impersonation-and-fake-gold-deal</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-man-dragged-to-court-over-cio-impersonation-and-fake-gold-deal</guid>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 06:33:58 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Getting Less Attractive &amp;amp; More Anxious: What Menopause Does to Your Skin</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/getting-less-attractive-more-anxious-what-menopause-does-to-your-skin</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/getting-less-attractive-more-anxious-what-menopause-does-to-your-skin</guid>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:38:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Australia Spending $1.1 Billion Jailing Kids and Youths Anually</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-spending-a11-billion-in-jailing-kids-and-youths-anually</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australia-spending-a11-billion-in-jailing-kids-and-youths-anually</guid>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe Diaspora to Sue Government Over 2028 Voting Rights</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-to-sue-government-over-2028-voting-rights</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwe-diaspora-to-sue-government-over-2028-voting-rights</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:02:04 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Harry Taruva</dc:creator>
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<title>Ex&#45;Con Robbery Suspect Shot by Police After House Raid Attempt in Kwekwe</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/robbery-suspect-shot-by-police-during-kwekwe-house-raid</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:01:08 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Man Charged With Recruiting Teens in Sydney Car Theft Ring</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/man-charged-with-recruiting-teens-in-sydney-car-theft-ring</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 02:35:12 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian Invictus Energy Zim Oil &amp;amp; Gas Project Pushes Ahead Amid Qatar&amp;apos;s AI Mansour Partnership Collapse</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-invictus-energy-pushes-ahead-amid-qatars-ai-mansour-holdings-partnership-collapse</link>
<guid>https://news.hericommedia.com/australian-invictus-energy-pushes-ahead-amid-qatars-ai-mansour-holdings-partnership-collapse</guid>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:01:37 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Botswana Media Under Threat, MISA Says</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/misa-botswana-warns-of-backsliding-on-media-freedom</link>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:52:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Claybank Private Hospital Property Attached</title>
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<title>Visually Impaired Man Attacker Pleads Guilty to  Assault</title>
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<title>Brothers Jailed 23 Years Each for Kwekwe Mine Murder</title>
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<title>Two Life Sentences for Burning Two Minors (5 &amp;amp;13) in Hut</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/gweru-man-sentenced-to-two-life-terms-for-murder-of-two-children</link>
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<title>Aussie Farmer&amp;apos;s Epic Paddock Art Salutes Nation on Australia Day</title>
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<title>ZIMSEC Clarifies on 2026 Examination Fees</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 02:23:45 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Think Before You Post: 18 Online Moves That Can Land You in Zim Jail</title>
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<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>Visually Impaired Man (65) Assaulted in Mtapa Home Attack Over Fire&#45;crackers</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:22:45 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Sydney Mourns: PM Admits Security Failure as Nation Honors Bondi Victims</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 15:07:07 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Global Tensions Drive Gold Prices Higher as Oil Eases on Venezuela Deal</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 12:58:47 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>High Court Halts Auction of Vungu RDC Assets as Wage Dispute, Debt Crisis Deepen</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 09:37:14 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;quot;I Am Back&amp;quot;</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 02:40:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Delicious Mathuthu</dc:creator>
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<title>West Australian Man Jailed for Two Years Over Child Abuse &amp;amp; Bestiality Material</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/west-australian-man-jailed-for-two-years-over-child-abuse-bestiality-material</link>
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<title>Gweru High Court Circuit Opens as Judiciary Implements 2026 High Court Calendar</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 00:48:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwean Entrepreneur Scoops Top US Leadership Award</title>
<link>https://news.hericommedia.com/zimbabwean-entrepreneur-scoops-top-us-leadership-award</link>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:55:29 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>ZIMSEC Doubles Examination Fees for 2026 Sitting</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ZIMSEC doubles exam fees for June 2026 and removes government subsidies. O-Level fees rise to $24/subject. Find deadlines and payment details here. The Zimbabwe Schools Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has announced a 100% increase in examination fees for the June 2026 session. O-Level fees have risen from US$11 to US$24 per subject, while A-Level fees have jumped from US$24 to US$48. This spike is compounded by the removal of the 55% government subsidy for public school learners, meaning all candidates must now pay the full cost. ZIMSEC cites resource mobilization for exam administration as the reason for the hike, setting a final payment deadline of February 27, 2026 ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:48:31 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Dumisani Ndlovu</dc:creator>
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<title>Gambiza Jailed 15 Years for Brutal Beer Bottle Murder</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 21-year-old Mberengwa man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Bulawayo High Court for the brutal 2025 murder of Artwell Ncube outside a Zvishavane nightclub. Read the full court details and sentencing here. Justice Munamato Mutevedzi, sitting on circuit in Gweru, has sentenced 21-year-old Gambiza to 15 years imprisonment for the murder of Artwell Ncube. The incident occurred in August 2025 outside the Red Parrot Nite Club in Zvishavane following a dispute over money for more alcohol. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:11:43 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Gweru Ends Leadership Limbo, Churu Appointed Substantive TC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gweru City Council officially appoints Livingston Churu as substantive Town Clerk. After three years in an acting capacity, Churu&#039;s appointment is welcomed by resident groups seeking stability and improved service delivery in Zimbabwe&#039;s third-largest city. On January 22, 2026, the City of Gweru confirmed Livingston Churu as its substantive Town Clerk, ending a three-year leadership transition. Churu, formerly the Director of Finance, had been acting in the role since February 2023. His appointment followed a rigorous multi-stage interview process involving the Local Government Board. Both the Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA) and local group Gweru 054 have expressed optimism, citing Churu’s existing knowledge of the city&#039;s infrastructure challenges and financial needs as a &quot;blessing&quot; for administrative continuity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:52:55 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Girl (6) Dies After Uncle&amp;apos;s Beatings Over Name&#45;Writing</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A 28-year-old Zvishavane man, Takudzwa Wellington Chimuka, has been arrested following the death of his 6-year-old niece, Praise Tsomeka. The child was reportedly beaten with mopane switches and a rubber sjambok for failing to write her name correctly. This incident has reignited the national debate regarding the abolition of corporal punishment and the enforcement of child protection laws in rural Zimbabwe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 00:08:52 +0200</pubDate>
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<title>Dorset Community Applauds MP Mhuri for Intervention on ECD Closures</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Honourable Wilson Mhuri intervenes to halt the closure of unregistered ECD centres in Dorset Ward 21, Shurugwi South. The government extends the regularization deadline to June 2026, ensuring rural children maintain access to early education. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:02:53 +0200</pubDate>
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