Double-edged sword of Africa’s rising petrol price
Several African countries will in July be grappling with increased fuel prices as governments impose more taxes and drop subsidies, moves which, players in the industry argue, present both risks and benefits for the continent’s development.
How Zimbabwe won war against hunger
Wallace Ruzvidzo, Harare Bureau ZIMBABWE has seemingly won the war against hunger and food insufficiency on the back of sound policies and critical infrastructure development as the country moves an inch…
‘Modernise product distribution’, insurance sector urged
Business Reporter THE Insurance and Pensions Commission (Ipec) has challenged players in the insurance sector to modernize distribution modelling through technology adoption to widen coverage and ensure improved product accessibility…
Midlands winter wheat farmers surpass target
Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] FARMERS in Midlands Province put over 10 000ha under winter wheat this season, 1 000ha above target. Having set a winter target of 6 450 ha last year,…
Family wiped out in gun tragedy
The Herald, June 28, 1980 WINDHOEK. – In a tragic family murder here, a 37-year-old father shot his wife and two young children twice each before turning the pistol to…
Agricultural colleges urged to value add
Government is urging agricultural colleges in the country to embark on value addition of farm produce, a strategy to boost industrialisation in line with the Agricultural Food Systems Transformation Strategy (AFSTS).
ONE WEEK IN H-TOWN…Good Samaritans bail out Dinyero…Soccer Star still haunted by robbery
IN just one week, former Soccer Star of the Year, Masimba Dinyero has experienced the WORST and BEST of Harare.
PUB MURDER DETAILS EMERGE
INTRICATE details surrounding the murder of a patron at Afro 161, popularly known as KwaBelinda on Saturday night, emerged yesterday during the suspect’s court appearance.
OVER TO YOU BYO!. . . Chevrons two wins away from India
ZIMBABWE move to Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo for their Super Six matches of the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers despite finishing top of Group A in the opening round.
EDITORIAL COMMENT : Let’s prioritise our health
THE recent initiative by Citimed Chitungwiza Hospital to offer free health services to less privileged residents makes for some good reading.





