From irrigation to income: VBU model transforms rural farming

Theseus Mauruki Shambare AT dawn in Gosha Village, Goromonzi District in Mashonaland East, the tomatoes shine like red lanterns in the mist. Women in gumboots bend between rows heavy with…

Japan grants US$2,6m for rice production

Oliver Kazunga Senior Reporter JAPAN has extended a US$2,6 million agricultural equipment facility to Zimbabwe to boost local rice production and reduce import dependence, as Government steps up efforts to…

GUARDS OR SLAVES? THE SHOCKING CONDITIONS OF WHERE SOME GUARDS STAY. . . The guards claim they have not been paid for months . . . One of their colleagues was killed during a robbery . . . Firm’s boss says he is doing his employees a favour

Arron Nyamayaro SECURITY guards, who lost a colleague who was killed during an armed robbery in Westgate, are living in deplorable conditions at a property owned by the businessman who…

Hwange rides investment wave as employment hits 90 percent

Sikhulekelani Moyo, [email protected] Hwange Local Board has an estimated 90 percent adult employment rate, anchored by growing investments, which have led to rapid population growth and the need for accelerated…

CONDOM-MAKING FIRM ENTERS ZIM AMID CRISIS

Emmanuel Kafe Zimpapers Entertainment Hub THE headlines were loud and clear: the world is facing a condom crisis because of the war in the Middle East. But, here in Zimbabwe,…

CAR IMPORT DEAL TURNS UGLY, MAN IN COURT OVER US$8K

Zvikomborero Parafini A HARARE car dealer has appeared in court on allegations of duping a client of over US$8,000 in a botched vehicle import deal. Energy Kufandirori appeared before magistrate…

MBARE TRADERS HAIL POLICE AFTER ARREST OF CRIME KINGPINS

Arron Nyamayaro MBARE traders have commended the police for arresting suspected ring leaders behind a spate of robberies and other violent crimes in the area. At least, eight suspects, who…

EDITORIAL COMMENT : Lithium processing adding value to exports

ONE of the oldest and largest lithium mining firms in Zimbabwe has commissioned its final processing plant and started exporting pure lithium sulphate salts rather than concentrated ores.

Ekhaya Festival celebrates homecoming, new talent

Zimpapers Entertainment Editor EKHAYA Festival returns next month with growing importance on Zimbabwe’s gospel and events calendar, as this year’s edition combines celebration, talent development and cultural pride in one…

Chatunga arrives back home after paying R600 000 fine

Herald Reporter BELLARMINE Chatunga Mugabe, son of former President Robert Mugabe, arrived back home last night from South Africa, where he was fined R600 000 and deported.

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