How developing countries can build financial systems that work

Not much research is needed to prove that financial systems in most developing countries do not work for the majority of people and for the environment. To the extent that financial systems are fundamentally urban ecosystems, more than 60 percent of the populations that live in rural areas are not part of mainstream financial systems.

Cash transfers contribute to community rebuilding

When disaster hit Chimanimani recently, the immediate concern of all humanitarian responders was to help people meet their basic and urgent needs like food, health, water and shelter.

Women demand bigger voice

Civic organisations have urged women to increase their participation in politics to ensure they have more representation in Parliament and Government.

Fear as snakes slither from confinement

Mbizo residents are living in fear after it emerged that some snakes at the amusement park slithered out of their confinement at Kwekwe Snake Park last week.

US$600k facelift for hospital

One of the country’s biggest platinum miners, Mimosa Mines, has pumped US$600 000 into the refurbishment of Masvingo General Hospital, in a development expected to improve health delivery at the province’s biggest referral health institution.

Winter cropping preps start

Farmers here have started preparations for the 2019 winter cropping season, amid hopes of recovery from poor yields recorded in the summer crop due to drought.

President gets hands-on in Ngangu clean-up

President Mnangagwa yesterday surprised the people of Chimanimani after he joined them in a community project to construct a damaged road in Ngangu Township as part of the National Clean-up Campaign.

Winter wheat preps gather momentum

REGISTRATION of farmers to grow wheat in Mashonaland West province this winter season is underway, as preparations gather momentum.

Hwange Thermal Power Station expansion on course

The US$1,2 billion expansion of Hwange Thermal Power Station Units 7 and 8 is on schedule, with 10 percent of the power plant having been completed despite challenges in accessing foreign currency and price distortions.

Mapurisa akapedza zvidzidzo

MAPURISA 179 eZimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Support Unit nemusi weChishanu wadarika vakatambidzwa zvitupa zvekupedza zvidzidzo zvinofambira nebumbiro remutemo wenyika mukubata kwavo basa nekuchengetedza runyararo.

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