adminCR7, football’s golden boy, tests positive for Covid-19
LISBON. — Cristiano Ronaldo, one of football’s biggest stars and among the world’s most famous athletes, has tested positive for the coronavirus, Portugal’s soccer federation announced yesterday.
Lawyer accused of embezzling US$200 000
A Harare lawyer yesterday appeared in court for allegedly misappropriating trust funds amounting to US$200 000.
New investments to lead Africa agri-development
At a time when the rest of the world is re-thinking its approach to commercial agriculture, Africa has a clear opportunity to refresh its approach to the sector and become an emerging force. Big shifts are already happening in food production, land and water use, and the integration of agri-tech and product tracing. If African firms take an early lead during this transition, they will be well placed to compete globally by building enduring assets and commercial advantages beyond primary production.
Robbers’ reign of terror ends
Two suspected armed robbers believed to be part of gang that had been terrorising residents in and around Belvedere in Harare, were arrested on Monday night by members of the neighbourhood watch committee.
ZRA to launch 5-year strategy on Batoka
THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) is set to launch its five-year strategic plan (2020-2024) tomorrow, which will guide its operations as the bi-national organisation moves towards the implementation of the Batoka Gorge Hydro-Electric Scheme (BGHES) project.
Public debt, corruption – twin vices to eradicate
Public debt and corruption have become evils thwarting economic growth in Zimbabwe, despite the country being endowed with vast natural resources, and the new dispensation has been lauded for its sterling efforts to eradicate the twin vices.
Solar water pumps bring bright future to villagers
For Ms Lostina Dube, a farmer in the Sengezane area of Gwanda South district journeying to and from a dug-out water hole, commonly known as umthombo (or mufuku) on the Sengezane river bed was quite debilitating for her over the years.
Govt to boost Covid-19 facilities at Beitbridge border
Covid-19 facilities at Beitbridge need to be upgraded quickly to screen and test travellers coming into the country from South Africa and protect immigration staff before large-scale movement of people across the border is practical, Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Dr John Mangwiro has said.
Second Republic lauded for new work ethic
The Second Republic has adopted a new and refreshing work ethic that has seen top officials arriving on time for events and being visible in communities where they will be assessing projects and launching new ones in line with the devolution agenda.
Two siblings drown in Chiweshe Dam
Two siblings drowned on Sunday after they slipped into Chiweshe Dam in Melfort near Goromonzi.