$1,2m grain dryer, silos commissioned…Sanctions busting measures bear fruit

CHINESE investment in skills development and technology transfer is bearing fruit with the Zimbabwean component of the Zim-China Wanjin Agricultural Development (Pvt) Ltd expected to continue with operations as the multimillion-dollar agriculture concern restructures.

New Zealand appoint Oram

Former all-rounder Jacob Oram will take over as New Zealand’s bowling coach from October 7, governing body New Zealand Cricket said yesterday.

Nees thrilled by Billiat U-turn

WARRIORS coach Michael Nees feels Khama Billiat has a lot to give to the national team after convincing the forward to come out of retirement and join the squad for the upcoming 2025 AFCON qualifiers.

China’s war on pollution adds two years of life

The average Chinese citizen can expect to live two years longer thanks to the country’s push for cleaner skies, according to the University of Chicago. China has reduced air pollution…

Gold slides on stronger dollar as traders await rate-path clues

Gold slipped from close to last week’s all time high as the dollar strengthened, making the precious metal more expensive for most buyers. Bullion fell as much as 1,1 percent…

Baobabs: Africa’s unique trees defy climate challenges

Baobabs reach extraordinarily old ages. Some have been found to be thousands of years old. During these life spans, elder baobabs have survived erratic climate conditions. As an ecologist who…

Harare’s chaotic billing wrangle rages on

The row over City of Harare’s billing system has spilt to the High Court after a potential supplier filed an urgent court application to bar the council from returning to the BIQ system it abandoned in 2019.

Boy Scouts instructor jailed 28yrs for sexual assault

A 35-year-old Boy Scouts master from Seke has been jailed 28 years for aggravated indecent assault, the homosexual version of rape, of seven boys aged between 10 and 19.

Mash West targets 360 000ha of maize

MASHONALAND West Province is targeting to put at least 360 000 hectares under maize for the 2024/25 season anchored on agro-ecological tailoring, timely and optimal support to farmers.

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