adminAMA to establish markets for irrigation schemes
Business Writer The Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA) will set up markets for produce from irrigation schemes, in a move meant to promote the uptake of irrigation farming among small scale…
SA MPs to visit Beitbridge, Moza borders
South Africa’s Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs is this week scheduled to visit Beitbridge and Lebombo border posts to assess progress on the alleviation of challenges that led to delays during the just-ended festive season.
Govt confident in Covid-19 fight
More than 50 people were last week slapped with heavy fines of up to $9 000 each for flouting Covid-19 control regulations.
Econet data traffic jumps 90pc on Covid-19
Zimbabwe’s largest mobile network operator Econet Wireless reported a 90 percent jump in data traffic during three months to November 30, 2020 compared to the same quarter a year earlier as Covid-19 induced lockdown restrictions saw people moving towards digital platforms as opposed to physical interaction.
Zim gold deliveries tumble 31 percent
ZIMBABWE’S gold deliveries continued to decline in 2020 dropping by 31 percent to 19,052 tonnes due to a host of reasons including smuggling and subdued performance by producers in the sector.
Harare backs health ban on vendors, kombis
Harare City Council has said it supports central Government’s efforts to ensure compliance with health protocols and urged those breaking the law to put the health of fellow citizens ahead of monetary gains.
Top council security official in court
HARARE City Council’s chief security officer Collen Tongowona appeared in court on Saturday on allegations of allowing a land developer to work on an unserviced stand in Marlborough without a compliance certificate from the council.
Chawira speaks on Maranatha Award
Gospel musician, Letty Chawira’s song, “Heal our land” won the discovery of the year award at the Maranatha Awards ceremony held virtually last week.
Saharawi: Could Biden’s prestige correct Trump’s error?
As soon as president Donald Trump tweeted on December 10, 2020 that he signed a “proclamation” recognising the Moroccan illegal occupation of the Western Sahara, condemnations surged inside and outside the United States of America, considering the outgoing president’s decision in contravention of international law.
Uproar as Gweru Council hires Hre parking company
Cash strapped Gweru city council has engaged a Harare City Council private parking entity, City Park, to run its parking deparment in a move that has drawn the ire of some residents who feel the move will further bleed the council.