adminSpeaker calls for increase in female legislators
There is need to harmonise the national Constitution with those of political parties to combat the continued decline in female Members of Parliament, Speaker of the National Assembly Advocate Jacob Mudenda has said.
Tanzania to translate all English-written laws into Kiswahili
DAR ES SALAAM. — Tanzania’s Attorney General has said that the government was in the process of translating all Tanzanian laws written in English into Kiswahili, the national language, to…
Invest in irrigation to ensure food security
When the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Southern Africa Region (SFS) held a multidisciplinary team meeting this week, one major issue of concern was the need to promote the growth of irrigation as an instrument to fight hunger and poverty as well as scaling efforts to prepare for the looming 2018-2019 drought.
Boko Haram kill two, abduct 25 in bus attack: Security
MAIDUGURI. – Two people were killed and 25 others kidnapped in a Boko Haram ambush on a civilian convoy in remote northeast Nigeria, security sources and a local resident said…
We are own worst enemies, sometimes
I have been following with great concern negative remarks by our fellow Zimbabwean brothers and sisters since President Emmerson Mnangagwa was declared winner of the July 30 harmonised elections, before, during and after the Constitutional Court ruling. While a majority of Zimbabweans view President Mnangagwa as the Joshua of our time who will lead Zimbabwe to the promised land of Canaan, some are busy cursing the country, wishing bad for our economy and our leadership. What a shame!
Partnership to boost pineapple farming
GOVERNMENT is partnering the private sector to set up an outgrower scheme for pineapple farmers in Manicaland to boost production of the fruit that will be processed locally.
ZETDC must upgrade systems: CCZ
The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has called for a speedy system upgrade by the Zimbabwe Electricity Distribution Company (ZETDC) to enable smooth flow of transactions for electricity tokens that customers can afford.
DDF to rehabilitate Falcon Lodges
THE District Development Fund (DDF) has set aside $220 000 to turn Kanyemba Falcon Lodges into a modern tourism centre.
Crop-eating pest could hit Africa food supplies: experts
ROME. – Unpredictable weather patterns and the spread of crop-destroying fall armyworm caterpillars could lead to “no food at all” for communities across Africa, experts have warned. The caterpillars, which…
‘Bulawayo has huge tourism potential’
The tourism industry presents a huge opportunity for the City of Bulawayo to grow its economy and complement efforts to revive the manufacturing sector with significant impact on livelihoods.