Fodder banks target 300k smallholder farmers
AS part of efforts to climate-proof the livestock sub-sector, the Government through the Presidential Fodder Banks Programme is targeting to capacitate 300 000 rural smallholder cattle farmers with inputs to produce fodder across the country.
Media challenged to promote peace ahead of 2023 elections
AS the nation draws nearer to the 2023 harmonised elections, a call has been made to the media to relay messages that promote peace and de-escalate possible incendiary situations.
Angel of Hope Foundation gets support from Bata
ONE of Zimbabwe’s oldest shoe manufacturing companies, Bata, on Sunday donated to First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa’s Angel of Hope Foundation a consignment of school shoes for onward distribution to the needy in all parts of the country.
Putin vows harsh response to attacks
LONDON. – Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that Ukraine had carried out “terrorist acts” against Russia and pledged to react forcefully if they continued. In televised remarks, Putin said…
‘Invest US$150m in cotton, generate US$690m annually’
STAKEHOLDERS in the clothing and textile industry have urged the Government and private sector to mobilise US$150 million patient capital for cotton production and allow the country to later realise US$690 million yearly from exports of value-added cotton products.
Pfumvudza inputs distribution starts
The Government has reiterated that distribution of inputs under the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme will start this week, as it moves to ensure that farmers get a head start to the 2022/23 cropping season and establish an early crop.
State to set Rushwaya trial date next month
Nyore Madzianike Senior Court Reporter The trial date for Zimbabwe Miners Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya on charges of attempting to smuggle 6kg of gold out of the country in 2020 should…
Arda harvests 3 900t of potatoes
THE large potato planting programme at Arda’s Antelope Estate in Matobo District has already produced 3 920 tonnes of high grade potatoes from 56 hectares planted during the winter season with another 30ha under potatoes set for harvesting next month.
Majika season over
Ricky Zililo, Senior Sports Reporter AN ankle injury picked up at training has effectively ruled Chicken Inn FC’s winger George Majika out for the remainder of the season. Chicken Inn…
ZETDC connection backlog balloons to 350 000 households
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter THE Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has said it has a backlog of more than 350 000 households waiting to be connected to the…











