adminBambanani Irrigation Scheme 80pc complete
THE rehabilitation of the Bambanani Irrigation Scheme in Mangwe District is 80 percent complete and the Government expects to complete the project before summer cropping time.
Climate proofing to be intensified
Climate-proof agriculture methods are set to be intensified by the Government as part of measures to adapt to climate change vagaries amid projections of a below-normal to normal rain in the 2023/24 summer farming season.
Man loses over US$14k to thieves
A Harare man has lost US$14 750 to thieves who broke into his company vehicle in Bulawayo after he stopped at a fast-food outlet to have lunch.
Police intensify probe into the murder of schoolboy
POLICE have intensified investigations into the death of a 14-year-old schoolboy found dead with a deep cut on the back of the head over the weekend in Binga.
Tobacco farmers urged to be wary of climate change
Tobacco growers have been urged to implement cultural practices to mitigate effects of the anticipated dry weather conditions to improve the quality of their crop and ensure that they survive adverse conditions
UNICEF report reveals high adolescent pregnancy rate
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund report on the national assessment on adolescent pregnancy has revealed that 21 percent of ante-natal bookings for 2019 to 2022, and of births, were for adolescents aged 10-19 years.
Biden impeachment inquiry launched
WASHINGTON. – Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy yesterday launched an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, propelling Congress toward a contentious and unlikely-to-succeed effort to remove the Democratic president that follows two impeachments of former President Donald Trump.
Pepsi resurrects legendary ads for 125th anniversary
To commemorate its 125th anniversary, Pepsi is resurrecting some of its most legendary advertisements. Many have been shared once again on YouTube, and some will grace the screens during this year’s MTV Video Music Awards on September 12. Among the commercials set to make a comeback is Madonna’s notorious 1989 “Like A Prayer” ad, which caused quite a stir at the time.
‘POLAD to remain in place’
The Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) launched in 2019 and brought together political parties that contested the 2018 harmonised elections to discuss issues affecting the country was an appropriate platform for Zimbabweans to come together will remain in place after this year’s elections, President Mnangagwa has said.
Middle Sabi farmer bags SHE award
MIDDLE SABI, in yonder Chipinge is tinder dry and rarely rains, and when it does, the rain is too insignificant for sustainable crop production.