Mineral exports in 9 percent jump

Zimbabwe has recorded an 8,7 percent jump in mineral exports to $910 million in the first half of the year compared to the same period last year, statistics from the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) show.

MMCZ is exclusively responsible for the marketing and selling of all minerals produced in Zimbabwe, except for silver and gold.

Documentation challenges for ex-Wenela miners

Dumisani Nsingo, Senior Business Reporter EX-WENELA Miners Association of Zimbabwe is facing challenges in ensuring that its members and dependants of the deceased have the requisite documentation to enable them…

Boer goat nutrition and feeding requirements

Welcome dear reader to this column where we explore all things farming.

Last week I focused on how to care for the boer goat kids and does after birth. This week focus turns to nutrition and feeding requirements for boer goats.

Small businesses turn to night-time working day

It has just gone past 10pm at a local home industry — kuDurawall — in Glen View and the sound of steel grinders, welding machines and hammers banging against steel sheets envelope the usually quiet environs.

Activity begins to pick up pace at this ungodly hour after a 17 hour-long daytime slumber.

Economic transformation possible if we look inward

In pursuit of Vision 2030, Zimbabwe is on an overdrive mission to woo both domestic and foreign investors through its mantra “Zimbabwe is open for business.”

While the drive for foreign direct investment (FDI) continues, we should not fall over backwards and forget that the tide for building Zimbabwe’s economy cannot rise if Zimbabweans are not united and share a common vision as one nation.

China to impose sanctions on US firms

US companies involved in a potential arms sale worth US$2,2 billion to self-ruled Taiwan will face sanctions, China said, warning Washington “not to play with fire”.

Taiwan on Saturday defended the weapons purchase, saying it will strengthen Taiwan’s self-defence in the face of a growing military threat from China.

Ageing — a forgotten chapter in HIV

Robin Muchetu, Senior Reporter MR Jacob Moyo* from Lupanda in Lupane district, Matabeleland North province is a frail 72-year-old man who has been on Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) for the past 20…

Chat with Sis Noe…I’m forced to marry a 76-year-old, help!

Hi Sis Noe I am a 17-year-old girl and I want to find out whether I can get any diseases from kissing? Reply There is no need for you to…

Local unis release inventions

A SERIES of new innovations are budding from innovation hubs introduced in the new political dispensation that seek to translate knowledge into goods and services.

A total of 49 prototypes from local state universities have been completed and are ready for commercialisation, a cabinet minister has said.

Livestock veterinary biosecurity measures continuation

Mhlupheki Dube FOLLOWING an overwhelming response by farmers and readers from last week’s article on the importance of biosecurity measures I decided to provide a follow up on the same…

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