Real farmers, stand up and be counted
George Chisoko Senior Assistant Editor I always hear people refer to agriculture as the backbone of the economy and rightly so given the significance of its role in economic development.…
Say ‘no’ to corporal punishment
Sir Frank Peters Correspondent I take to task the report by your Senior Court reporter Daniel Nemukuyu in reference to the judgment of the Hon Justice Luke Malaba, in respect…
Celebrating Girl Child Day
Abel Dzobo and Monica Cheru-Mpambawashe October 11 marked the fourth international commemoration of the Day of the Girl Child. This year’s theme focuses on adolescent girls and the Sustainable Development…
Kuwait pledges Zim-Asset support
Elita Chikwati Senior Reporter Zimbabwe is set to benefit from the $1 billion fund set aside by Kuwait to support Africa. Kuwait representative in Zimbabwe Ambassador Ahmed Al Jeeran last…
Councils demand 5pc of national revenue
Walter Nyamukondiwa Chinhoyi Bureau Government is working on a framework to guide the disbursement of money allocated to departments that fall under the Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and…
LVG thrilled by victory
LIVERPOOL. – Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said his side’s clinical 3-0 victory at Everton had boosted confidence ahead of the midweek trip to CSKA Moscow in the Champions…
Crymio Kutyauripo’s travails to Utopia
Elliot Ziwira @ The Book Store GIVE me a book anytime and take away everything else and I will survive; give me all and deny me access to books and…
AFM elder fined for assaulting lover’s hubby
Lovemore Meya Court Correspondent A 63-year-old elder at Apostolic Faith Mission in Chitungwiza abandoned his cancer-ailing wife and started a relationship with a younger woman whose husband he beat up…
‘No Sabbath for Zanu-PF’
The 99th Ordinary Session of Zanu-PF’s Central Committee in Harare last week was convened in line with provisions of the ruling party’s constitution, and not to address alleged factionalism, President…
VP cracks whip on errant ministers
News Editor President Mugabe has tasked Vice-President Phelekezela Mphoko to closely supervise Cabinet ministers and permanent secretaries to ensure they deliver socio-economic transformation. The top officials’ performance will be weighed…




