Why buying a hybrid car in 2025 is a smart decision
Ross Heritier YOU may have asked yourself: “Are hybrid cars worth it?” The honest answer is yes; they are definitely worth it. This is not going to be a spiel…
How we narrowly escaped from Rhodesian security forces
THIS WEEK, CDE WILFRED BALENI, whose Chimurenga name was Mlefu Somfula, recounts his dramatic escape from Rhodesian security forces. Charged with assisting in the transportation of new recruits out of…
Rising global debt requires countries to put their fiscal house in order
MAJOR policy shifts underway have heightened global uncertainty. The series of recent tariff announcements by the United States and countermeasures by other countries have increased financial market volatility, weakened growth…
Tackling garden challenges
Andrew Mangwarara THIS week, we delve into common garden challenges and effective solutions. For those cultivating flowers or vegetables, persistent pests like aphids, slugs and snails often top the list.…
New smart grain silos cheer up farmers . . .l Project to add 784 000 tonnes of new storage capacity . . .Technologies to prevent spoilage
Theseus Shambare recently in KWEKWE FOR Ms Doreen Gurwe of Chirumhanzu, Midlands province, the familiar groan of an overloaded truck and swirling dust in its wake were the hallmarks of…
Why Ukraine suddenly remembered Africa exists
Moussa Ibrahim When Ukraine’s leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy landed on African soil last week, he was not just making another stop in a diplomatic tour. He was bringing with him the…
Economic growth must uplift people
Ambassador Zhou Ding IT IS an immense honour to stand before you for the second time at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF). As I address this prestigious International Business…
The Heart of Aces: Maxwell Magidi’s forgotten brilliance
Collin Matiza Zimpapers Sports Hub WHAT is an underrated player? For Charles “CNN” Mabika, Zimbabwe’s football oracle, it is the kind of player who, though never the face on the…
Technology in medical aid: How innovation is transforming access to healthcare
THE future of healthcare is here and it is powered by technology. As medical aid schemes evolve to meet the needs of members, innovations like telemedicine and digital health platforms…
‘Agric, manufacturing linkages are the bedrock of industrial growth’
Sikhulekelani Moyo LAND experts have called for increased collaboration between the agriculture and manufacturing sectors to boost rural economies, cut raw material imports and drive national industrialisation. The calls were…










