Govt procures 40 rigs to drill boreholes at schools

Conrad Mupesa–Mashonaland West Bureau The Second Republic has procured 40 borehole drilling rigs that will benefit over 10 000 schools countrywide as it moves a gear up in availing potable…

IMF faces push to cut billions of dollars in fees

For years, the International Monetary Fund has collected billions of dollars in fees from its biggest borrowers, a practice that penalised those most in need. Now, with its coffers refilling and interest rates running high, the world’s lender of last resort is considering giving them a break.

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tops Billboard, makes country music history

Beyoncé’s blockbuster country album “Cowboy Carter” has debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart—the eighth number one album of her storied career. She also became the first Black woman to top…

Stop tobacco side marketing, TIMB as farmers pocket US$155m

THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has warned farmers against side-marketing saying the practice could ruin the season whose earnings and tobacco volumes had by Day 18 eclipsed last year’s records by 43 and 22 percent respectively.

Technologies farmers need to feed Africa

Other African countries should likewise embrace irrigation, mechanisation, and fertilisers to improve food security and unlock the continent’s agricultural potential.

Scotland FC in tough MWOS test

Takudzwa Chitsiga NEWLY-FORMED ZIFA Northern Region Division One Soccer League side Scotland FC’s coach William Nyasulu believes they have what it takes to take on MWOS in their second match…

US-led NATO brings disastrous ‘wars of choice’

April 4, 2024, marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of NATO.  As a product of the Cold War, NATO should have been disbanded, but over the years, it has…

NBS committed to affordable housing

NATIONAL Building Society (NBS) says it remains committed to the provision of affordable housing to the majority of home-seekers through various mortgage and micro-mortgage products.

Global South being re-imagined, transformed

Daya Thussu  The phrase “Global South” has become a buzzword in contemporary international relations. Not a day passes without its mention in one or the other policy document, media commentaries…

Legal health check vital for businesses

A legal health check is essentially an audit or review of the legal affairs of a business. It is quite important but often overlooked by businesses until there is a problem.

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