adminMore scholarships for less privileged learners
MORE less privileged children from vulnerable communities across the country are set to benefit from scholarships as the First Mutual Foundation has expanded its scholarship programme, complementing Government efforts in boosting education.
National blood stocks dwindle
National blood levels are falling, with the country having stocks to last only two days, NBSZ chief executive Ms Lucy Marowa has said.
Nigeria’s inflation rises for the 17th straight month
Nigeria’s headline inflation increased for the 17th consecutive time to 33,95 percent in May 2024, up from 33,69 percent in April, according to the latest Consumer Price Index and Inflation report released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) .
‘Expanded wheat production will curtail imports’
AN increase in wheat production over the past two seasons from 375 000 tonnes in 2022 to 467 905 tonnes last year has spawned a 24 percent drop in durum wheat imports.
Ethiopia to allow foreign banks to set up subsidiaries
Ethiopia has announced an economic liberalization move, allowing foreign banks to establish local subsidiaries and permitting foreigners to acquire shares in domestic lenders.
Croc skin exports rise 56pc, increase global market share
THE agriculture sector is emerging as a vital cog in the country’s journey towards achieving an upper-middle income economy by 2030, with crocodile skin (unprocessed and processed) exports increasing by 56 percent in 2023.
CX Slovakia beat Belgium at Euro 2024
Slovakia caused the first upset at Euro 2024 as Ivan Schranz fired the underdogs to a 1-0 win against Belgium yesterday.
DeMbare reject enjoys rebirth
EVANS Katema became a joint leader at the top of the Castle Lager Premiership scoring charts at the weekend after grabbing the equaliser for Castle Lager Premiership new boys Bikita Minerals against giants Highlanders at Barbourfields.
MCAZ gets global certification
Zimbabwe is making significant progress towards achieving universal health coverage on the back of strengthened healthcare systems and regulatory frameworks.
Mahachi, Imbayago hog the limelight with centuries
A brilliant century from Tafadzwa Mahachi was the main factor in Scorpions’ two-wicket victory over Knights in their National Premier League (NPL) match at Masvingo Sports Club on Sunday, although in the end it proved to be a very close finish.