adminFirm pledges agric support
Agricultural drones and aircraft for spraying and pest control are available from a long-term Chinese supplier of defence and aviation equipment, China National Aero Technology Import and Export Cooperation (CATIC).
Matanga orders Moyo rape probe
POLICE Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga has directed police in Bulawayo to look for veteran modelling instructor Ms Sipho Ncube-Mazibuko as part of investigations following her rape allegations against self-exiled G40 kingpin Professor Jonathan Moyo.
Dollar maintains momentum
The Zimbabwe dollar was virtually unchanged against the US dollar, although firming by a very marginal 0,01 percent to $82,08 from $82,09 to the greenback after yesterday’s central bank auction.
Editorial Comment: Let’s manage impact of rains on infrastructure
Much of Zimbabwe is enjoying normal to above normal rains so far this season with farmers, for once, happy as they see their crops grow, pastures flourish, cattle grazing well and water sources filling.
UPDATED: Chiefs Mashayamombe succumbs to Covid-19 . . .
CHIEF Mashayamombe, born Ignatius Chiketa Kanengoni who died on Monday evening, has been described as a humble and straightforward traditional leader.
Nakamba faces bleak future
THE twists and turns in the January transfer business at English Premiership football club Aston Villa could leave Zimbabwe international midfielder Marvelous Nakamba on the brink.
Jamaican festival ropes in Tich Mataz
Popular host and former radio personality Tichafa Matambanadzo, affectionately known in the entertainment industry as “Tich Mataz”, has been selected to represent Zimbabwe at the upcoming Jamaican festival, organisers of the show have confirmed.
Minister warns against disorder in mining sector
Small-scale and artisanal miners have been urged to exercise due diligence in their operations to eliminate increased accidents that have led to the led to loss of lives and injured many in in recent months.
TIMB predicts better yields
Tobacco farmers planted nearly 7 000 fewer hectares this season than last year, according to latest figures from the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board, but the drop would be offset by projected higher output expected.
Tuckshop built on tarred road
A tuckshop has been built in the middle of a tarred road in Harare’s Dzivaresekwa 3 with the structure having a slab and poles in a blatant disregard of city by-laws and no attempt by council staff to stop the work as it started or get rid of it once it was built.