Defence forces critical for Vision 2030 attainment
ZIMBABWE’S vision of becoming an upper middle-income economy by 2030 is only attainable if the prevailing peace persists, with the country’s army pledging to play its role in fostering security.
Masvingo to host Easter Open Chess Tourney
THE Zimbabwe Chess Federation (ZCF) is set to host this year’s edition of the Easter Open Chess tournament in Masvingo where more than 350 athletes are set to participate.
Over 1 million pregnant women benefit from free maternity care
More than one million pregnant Zimbabwean women delivered their babies for free at supported health facilities over the past 13 years under the Results Based Financing (RBF) model, an official has said.
35 years jail for killing farmer
A MAN from Mt Darwin who was hired to rob a tobacco farmer of his US$9 000 earnings from the sale of his crop, but instead killed the farmer, has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.
Youths seek to formalise own mining activities
A DATABASE for youths involved in mining is being compiled by Miners for Economic Development to enable young people to access financial support and create synergies.
Livestock farmers consider clustering to eliminate middlemen
Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer REELING under the impact of the harsh El Nino-inspired drought and unavoidable distress cattle sales at give-away prices, farmers are considering forming clusters and start…
All church gatherings to obtain clearance this Easter
This Easter all gatherings including large church gatherings must obtain prior health clearance to ensure the diminishing threat of cholera does not suddenly explode, must be supervised by health authorities, and there must be adequate clean water and sanitation measures in place before approval is granted.
Pair to stand trial over illegal billboard next month
THE trial of two men from Borrowdale suburb in Harare who erected an illegal billboard denouncing a property development company has been adjourned to April 12.
Starlink: More of a weapon than a commercial device
Did you know that Starlink is more of a weapon’s system than a commercial one? Have you ever wondered what happens when commercial technological strategy becomes more advanced than military strategy? Technically, this potentially puts the national interests of many states into disarray.
Five vie for Harare East, Mt Pleasant constituencies
FIVE candidates have filed their papers to contest in elections set for April 27 in Mount Pleasant and Harare East National Assembly constituencies.











