Arda introduces new drought tolerant seed maize
Agriculture Correspondent THE Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (Arda) has introduced new drought tolerant seed maize varieties suitable for dry regions like Matabeleland, the parastatal’s agronomist Mr Jimmy Mukiwa has…
Livestock buyers, auctioneers should qualify for their roles
Farming Issues IN my extensive travels especially within the rural districts of Matabeleland South, North and Midlands provinces, I always come across farmers who once they recognise me as a…
Previous World Cup facts
ATTENDANCES of 100 000-plus have been recorded at 17 different FIFA World Cup matches — and all 17 have taken place in either Rio de Janeiro or Mexico City. The…
Ministries blow over US$100m
Government lost over US$100 million in a space of three years after various ministries disbursed loans to parastatals and local authorities without following due documentation procedures and eventually failed to…
Hackers unmask Baba Jukwa…Two journalists implicated, risk extradition
Suspected computer hackers last night released the names, pictures and personal email communications of two journalists who are allegedly behind a social media project that hit international headlines last year…
Tobacco auction floors future bleak
Zimbabwe’s three tobacco auction floors are facing an uncertain future following indications that farmers are turning to contract growing, which offers higher returns. Last week, it also emerged that buyers…
Wilf Mbanga’s emails to Baba Jukwa
May 29, 2013 Baba Jukwa: Dear Chief, Greetings to you, Zimbabwe is currently experiencing a wave of change following arrival of one and might brave Baba Jukwa who has taken…
Baba Jukwa duo faces possible arrest
South Africa-based journalists Mxolisi Ncube and Mkhululi Chimoio are likely to face legal action for violating a number of laws through their Baba Jukwa Facebook page. Legal experts interviewed last…
Wilf Mbanga duped
United Kingdom-based editor of The Zimbabwean Wilf Mbanga lost an undisclosed amount of money to the Baba Jukwa syndicate after he arranged for the two journalists to run a column…
Tobacco pricing controversy: What are the options
The tobacco marketing season which opened in February is now around day 50 and so far, 116 million kilogrammes have been sold at an average price of US$3,21 per kg.…







