adminJapan to double Africa’s rice production: Abe
The Sasakawa Association will work with the Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA), to help double rice production to 50 million tonnes by 2030. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the announcement at the Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA) symposium held on Wednesday during TICAD7.
Another year, another World Economic Forum on Africa
Next week, South Africa will host yet another annual World Economic Forum on Africa, in Cape Town. Very senior influencers in business, politics and others from several multilateral organisations will descend on the Mother City to present papers giving the state and direction of our world economy and, yet again, discuss the role Africa should be playing in it in order to reap desired benefits.
$17m for school meals
Government has secured over $17 million for improved meals being served in schools under the Home Grown School Feeding Programme (HGSFP), Primary and Secondary Education Deputy Minister Edgar Moyo said yesterday.
Chitungwiza mayor, director nabbed
Police yesterday arrested Chitungwiza Mayor Lovemore Maiko, a councillor and an engineer on allegations of abuse of office through corrupt activities involving the sale of commercial stands.
. . . Residents up in arms over estimated water bills, dry taps
CHITUNGWIZA Municipality, which has been under fire from residents for asking them to pay for unavailable water, has offered to reimburse affected households in the dormitory, an official said yesterday.
West seeks rationale for extending Zim sanctions…Blatant interference in Harare’s internal affairs designed to halt economic growth agenda
A number of imperialist states have issued a statement criticising the Zimbabwe security forces for a decision, backed up by the judiciary, to restrict the activities of an opposition party which has a history of violent protest.
How you can prevent getting HIV
IF you are living with HIV, the most important thing you can do to prevent transmission and stay healthy is to take your HIV medication (known as antiretroviral therapy or…
Rally behind President, say war vets
War veterans have hailed President Mnangagwa’s commitment in reviving the economy for the betterment of people’s livelihoods, saying this has brought unity of purpose among Zimbabweans.
Fight over ‘stolen’ washing powder destroys 40-year marriage
Melissa Chekwa A FTER 40 years of marriage, a Bulawayo couple can’t stand each other in their seemingly crumbling marriage so much that “missing” packets of washing powder were enough for…
Muchinguri meets British envoy as Parajuli bids farewell
Relations between Zimbabwe and Britain are improving, with hopes that the re-engagement initiatives by Government will be successful and result in improved bilateral trade ties between the two countries.