Why it’s important to recognise multiple food systems in Africa
by William G. Moseley There are more than 815 million malnourished people in the world today. Almost 243 million of these are in Africa, where the problem is highest. Unfortunately,…
Traders bet on oil at $100 as Iran sanctions loom
NEW YORK/LONDON – Oil traders have piled into wagers that U.S. crude oil could surge to $100 a barrel by next year, a milestone that until recently many considered unthinkable…
Rand weakens after World Bank cuts growth forecast
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s rand retreated early on Thursday after the World Bank cut its economic growth forecast and took a dim view of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s stimulus plan.
Gold yields $692m in six months
Michael Tome HARARE – Gold continues to be one of Zimbabwe’s leading exports, earning over $692 million in the six months to June 2018.
Zim calving rate below national target
Kudakwashe Mhundwa HARARE – Zimbabwe should work on measures to increasing its calving rate as efforts still stand to improve the country`s national cattle herd, according to a new report…
Hippo Valley’s Mhere scoops Chartered Secretary of the year
Pauline Mhuka HARARE – Hippo Valley Estates Acting Chief Executive officer, Aiden Mhere, has been proclaimed the 2017 Chartered Secretary of the year.
SeedCo International dual listing on tomorrow
BH24 Reporter HARARE – Zimbabwe’s largest seed maker SeedCo Limited’s partial unbundling comes to fruition tomorrow (October 5) with the primary listing of spin-off Seed-Co International on the Botswana Stock…
JUST IN: Zesa executives appear in court
The three Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (Zesa) top executives arrested yesterday have appeared in court for their initial remand hearing on charges of criminal abuse of office involving over $35 million in underhand deals involving an Indian company, PME.
JUST IN: Mutare in cholera scare
AUTHORITIES in Mutare are on high alert after a confirmed case of cholera was recorded on Wednesday and another suspected case was reported in Marange.
JUST IN: New curriculum still needs content
The resistance to a decision by Government to radically reface the country`s education system in 2016, made a messy of former Primary and Secondary Education Minister Lazarus Dokora`s last days in office.











