adminAgricultural drones take smart farming to new heights
MULTI-ROTORED and remotely controlled! That is the drone! The aerial vehicle is believed to have been first used as far back as 1849, when Austria attacked Venice using unmanned balloons stuffed with explosives.
German firm eyes Zim market
German road construction, mining and agriculture machinery manufacturer – Poema.de, is looking to enter the domestic market, after the firm expressed interest to explore the vast opportunities available in Zimbabwe.
Hubby jailed seven years for acid attack
A 33-YEAR-OLD Harare man who attempted to kill his wife by pouring acid over her head after she reported him for physical abuse charges, has been sentenced to an effective seven years in jail.
Oil rallies with OPEC+ decision
Oil surged on the possibility that OPEC+ may decide to trim production, and as Europe’s energy crisis worsened after the Group of Seven nations endorsed a plan to try to cap the price of Russian crude.
‘Borehole drilling initiative to stimulate horticultural production’
GOVERNMENT’S ongoing countrywide borehole drilling initiative will bolster the push to make nutrition security gardens viable in line with the Horticultural Recovery and Growth Plan.
PAP: Sleeping African giant with lots of potential
The Pan African Parliament is a sleeping African giant whose role, influence, mandate and potential is yet to be felt on the continent, almost two decades since its formation.
Global stocks sink as Europe faces new squeeze on gas supply
BEIJING. — Global stock markets sank yesterday as Europe faced a new squeeze on Russian gas supplies.
Africa needs to rethink diversification of export to survive economic shocks
The continent’s free trade area, a growing middle class, an emerging consumer market, increased access to financial services and technology, and dynamic private entrepreneurs can help diversify African economies.
Supreme Court upholds Ruto victory
The Kenyan Supreme Court yesterday dismissed the petition by One Kenya Coalition Party (Azimio) leader Raila Odinga and six others challenging the election of United Democratic Alliance candidate William Ruto as President on August 15, this year.
SA retailers need to adapt
Just as the world was returning to some kind of ‘normality’ it didn’t take long for war in Europe, surging inflation, soaring fuel and energy prices, along with severe bouts of load-shedding to cast a particularly dark shadow over the first half of 2022. Now, in an increasingly stressed economy and shrinking middle class, retailers and big businesses will need to re-think their strategies if they want to remain competitive.