EU bails out dysfunctional irrigation schemes
MORE than 100 dysfunctional irrigation schemes in Manicaland have applied for funding under the recently launched Food and Agriculture Organisation Smallholder Irrigation Support Programme (FAO-SIP).
Local authorities want tobacco contractors levied
LOCAL authorities in Manicaland are mulling levying tobacco contractors operating under their jurisdiction to enable them to effectively mitigate complex side-effects of the trade on their road networks and forests.
AU committed to investing in Africa’s agriculture
The African Union’s commitment to agriculture played out during their recent summit: “I want us to drive quality, inclusive growth that creates jobs. Agriculture matters and is three times as…
Dealing with cracked heels
Cracked heels, also known as heel fissures, are a common problem affecting men and women all over the globe. Cracks on the soles can develop on one, or both feet.…
Lay off antibiotics
Dr Tendai Zuze Health Matters YOUR head throbs, your nose is stuffy and you are exhausted. You are probably coming down with a cold or the flu. But if you think…
Police mounting roadblocks at dangerous spots
THE presence of traffic police officers on our roads is a welcome development as they are there to enforce road rules and ensure safe travel.
Cooking safely with gas
FOR many years, gas stoves have been the choice for chefs. The reasons are simple. Gas stoves allow precise heat control when cooking. Gas is more economical than electricity. At…
Most common crime vulnerability factors
Jonathan Chigede WE continue looking at the 10 most common crime vulnerability factors. Last week we discussed the first five factors which are old age, minority, desperation, lack of security…
3 life sentences for serial rapist, murderer
A 31-YEAR-OLD man who gruesomely murdered breastfeeding women and their babies after heartlessly raping them was slapped with three life sentences by High Court judge Justice Charles Hungwe who found…
Uncles rape niece
TWO Odzi men were arrested while the third suspect is at large for allegedly raping and impregnating their orphaned teenage niece.

