adminCutting down trees backfires for villagers
Traditional leaders in Hurungwe District have tightened screws on people illegally cutting down trees, especially during the tobacco-curing season.
Slow, fast knowledge in African agric
The informal sector provides several avenues of looking at knowledge. One of these avenues is the relationship between slow and fast knowledge.
Winnie ‘an indestructible rock against apartheid’
South Africa’s Deputy President David Mabuza has paid tribute to fallen struggle icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela and described her as an indestructible rock against apartheid and a special person, who sacrificed her life for the whole nation despite being treated with contempt.
Govt deploys engineers to Chilonga Bridge
Government has deployed a team of engineers to carry out preparatory work for the construction of an all-weather $3 million Chilonga Bridge along Runde River in Chiredzi.
‘Political field peaceful’
The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has said it has not received a single case of political violence, as Government is making concerted efforts to ensure a violence-free election.
Electric buses deal on cards
An American company, Concept Media Group, is seeking to tie down Harare City Council to a deal to introduce intracity electric buses (E-buses).
Hospital boss decries nurse shortage
Gweru Provincial Hospital is grappling with a shortage of nurses and support staff following the establishment of new departments like the cancer screening unit, hospital superintendent Dr Fabian Mashingaidze has said.
Aborigines have right to protest
Australia has always wanted to stake a claim on Aboriginal culture — but only when it benefits them.
Big Sister show gathers momentum
Organisers of local reality show Big Sister Zimbabwe, a replica of the Africa’s popular show Big Brother have announced the venue for auditions and some of the sponsors on board.
Cricketers treated like criminals
Glenn Maxwell says the Australian cricket team felt Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were treated like criminals during the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, and the ordeal left them shell-shocked.