World Cup stadium for Zim

ZIMBABWE will soon start constructing a multi-purpose sports stadium in Victoria Falls, which is expected to be completed in August next year ahead of the 2027 International Cricket Council World Cup to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia.

Blitz on illegal forex dealers nets 224, 90 bank accounts frozen

POLICE have so far arrested 224 illegal money changers in a blitz that has also seen the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) freezing 90 bank accounts.

Zinwa assures of winter irrigation water

All winter farmers have been assured of adequate water to meet their cropping requirements, with stakeholders being advised to take full advantage of the arrangement with Zimbabwe National Water Authority (ZINWA) for seamless supply.

Nigerian President commends African First Ladies . . . endorses gender equality campaign

NIGERIAN President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) for its efforts to empower and create better opportunities for the girl child through the #We are Equal Campaign which has so far been launched in 15 African countries.

Tobacco stalk destruction: Kutsaga warns delinquent farmers

Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer TOBACCO farmers who fail to clear their fields of residue from the previous crop by May 15 (today) of every year risk getting penalised for every…

‘Enough water for 120 000 hectares of wheat’

  Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer WITH wheat planting for the 2024 winter season in full-swing, Government has assured farmers that the country’s dams have enough water to irrigate 141 000…

EDITORIAL COMMENT : Schools must keep their money in a bank

The beginning of each school term sees school fees and levies being paid, and regrettably some schools are still willing to accept cash payments, and that tempts thieves and robbers.

Miss Universe Zimbabwe sashing ceremony concluded . . . top prizes, hosts and performers unveiled

It’s three days before the country selects a new queen.

. . . New turf charms Chitembwe

LLOYD CHITEMBWE is loving his side’s home matches and says Rufaro turf tends to bring the best out of his “possession-oriented” CAPS United charges due to its evenness.

Making ZiG the official medium of exchange a masterstroke

The Government’s decision to mandate the acceptance of the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency by all ministries, departments, agencies and the private sector is a welcome development.