adminMidlands gets $58m devolution funds
Midlands Bureau Midlands Province has so far received $58 million in devolution funds from the Government and invested the bulk of the money into water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) projects,…
UK at tipping point as coronavirus cases continue rising
LONDON. — Britain is at a tipping point on Covid-19, health minister Matt Hancock said yesterday, warning that a second national lockdown could be imposed if people don’t follow government…
Looking Back: Native beer gives white administrators a headache
The Rhodesia Herald, 9 August 1910 IT has been pointed out to us that town councils are unable to deal with the nuisance caused by the excessive consumption of native…
Soil testing services branch out
Victor Maphosa recently in MHONDORO THE Government is decentralising soil testing services to all provinces for easy access by farmers. Dubbed “Blitz Soil Conditioning Programme”, the campaign will see the…
Prophet breaks commandment, steals US$7 000
Prosper Dembedza Court Correspondent A self-styled prophet will perform 420 hours of community service at Kuwadzana Police Station after he was convicted of unlawful entry into his client’s house and…
Ministry formulates policy to develop agricultural education
Munya Simango Correspondent In line with Government’s drive to develop Zimbabwe’s agriculture sector, the Ministry of Lands Agriculture, Water and Rural Resettlement in collaboration with the Community Technology Development Organization…
Firms must do more to fight Covid-19
Business Reporter THE corporate world should continue to rally behind Government’s efforts to curtail the spread of the coronavirus by coming up with viable projects that can be funded by…
Players can now switch countries
LONDON. — FIFA’s annual congress has approved a rule change which will give players greater scope to switch national teams. Players can now switch if they have played no more…
Demand for impact investing outpacing supply
At a webinar hosted by Sanlam Investments last week, there was a clear consensus that the Covid-19 pandemic is paving the way for a new era of collaboration between business,…
‘Africa remains a prime investment destination’
Bulawayo Bureau DESPITE the disruptive economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, Africa is still a prime investment destination. Regional economic experts affirmed this position during a recent African Development Bank…