Irrigation is the panacea to recurrent droughts
Word From The Market with Simon Pande Agriculture is the anchor of economic development in Zimbabwe, contributing significantly to the country’s Gross Domestic Product. The manufacturing sector gets most its…
Power outages affect BCC’s water treatment programme
Vusumuzi Dube, Online News Editor POWER outages experienced in Bulawayo’s major pumping station, Ncema, which lasted 12 hours last Friday, saw the local authority failing to treat water at its Criterion…
Build greatness through ‘leadershift’
Hunt For Greatness Milton Kamwendo LEADERSHIP is the cornerstone of great achievements. Leadership is not static. Consistency in leadership is not about doing the same things all the time. It…
Ten salons closed for offering injectable beauty enhancements
Standrick Chagadama MORE than 10 beauty and wellness salons that were administering injectable and intravenous beauty enhancements have been shut down over lack of requisite competencies in offering such services.…
Harnessing home-grown solutions to address Gukurahundi
Virginia Mabiza The Gukurahundi Community Engagement Outreach Programme is set to be launched today in Bulawayo. The initiative is aimed at addressing post-independence disturbances that occurred in our country. The…
Double tragedy: Farmers affected by illegal mining, climate change
Vuyisile Moyo Smallholder farmers in rural Gwanda, a region in Zimbabwe that borders South Africa, have been affected by a double shock — a combination of heat, droughts and floods…
Fellow stars pay tribute to Susan Chenjerai
Prince Mushawevato THE local arts industry mourns the loss of veteran entertainer Susan Chenjerai, who passed away on July 5. The multi-talented artiste, who later found purpose in full-time pastoring,…
Hospital visiting times
Harare Parirenyatwa Hospital General wards: 1pm-2pm Private wards 5pm-6pm Mbuya Nehanda Hospital: 6am-6.30am, 1pm-2pm — All visitors; 5pm-6pm — Husbands only. Sally Mugabe Central Hospital General Wards: 1pm-2pm only. Strictly…
Youths with disabilities can shape a more peaceful future
Disability Issues Dr Christine Peta THIS article is dedicated to World Youth Skills Day (July 15), declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. This year’s theme, “Youth Skills…
Co-curricular activities unlock learners’ potential
Lois Chimanga THE terms “co-curricular activities” and “extracurricular activities” are often interchanged. There is, however, a subtle difference between the two. Co-curricular activities are usually sanctioned by the school and…










