adminNationwide blitz targets firewood poachers
With close to 300 000ha of indigenous woodland and forest being lost each year to illegal wood cutting, the Forestry Commission, as the lead agency in a multi-agency force, has launched a nationwide blitz targeting illegal dealers in firewood and charcoal and has suspended the issue of permits to sell firewood.
Productive farmers to get support
Productive farmers with a good track record of production and repayment of loans are set to benefit from the National Enhanced Agriculture Productivity Scheme (NEAPS), also known as Command Agriculture Special Programme for Import Substitution during the 2021/22 season.
Inflation heads south: Is it time to celebrate?
It is September 1942, a brutal and defining war is raging in vicious hand to hand battles in the ruined city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), on the banks of the Volga, between nations
Vincent’s show at Olympics hailed
ZIMBABWE Professional Golfers Association president, Tongo Charamba, has hailed Scott Vincent for his impressive show at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Gunsmith steals bullets
A 25-year-old employee with Ballistics Arms and Security has appeared in court on allegations of stealing ammunition from his employer.
Granit Xhaka not leaving Arsenal
LONDON. — Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed midfielder Granit Xhaka will not be leaving the club this summer.
$500k sexual harassment suit hits snag
A HARARE woman’s bid to obtain a $500 000 compensation through a default judgment against former Confederation of Zimbabwe Industries (CZI) chief executive officer Mr Farai Bwatikona Zizhou and the organisation hit a snag after the High Court struck the matter off the roll for non-compliance with court rules.
Wayde Van Niekerk out of 400m final
TOKYO. — Wayde van Niekerk’s reign as Olympic 400m champion came to a disappointing end yesterday as the South African world record holder was eliminated in the semi-finals at the Tokyo Games.
Zupco pledges to pay operators
Owners of private kombis operating under the Zupco franchise are set to receive their payments starting from tomorrow with all paid by the end of the week.
Landlord assaulted in rent dispute
FOUR tenants allegedly assaulted their landlord with shovels over a rent disagreement.