Beware of crop, livestock disease outbreaks: ZFU
THE Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) has urged farmers to be on high alert for possible outbreaks of pests and diseases, which might affect both crops and livestock.
10 senior AFZ officers get new wings
Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ) officers have been urged to carry out their duties diligently and use their experience to positively represent the organisation and the nation.
How low can US unemployment go?
Here are two things most economists can agree upon: They want an economy where everyone who seeks a job can get one. Yet for the economy to be dynamic, some people will always be unemployed, at least temporarily as they move between jobs. There exists, in theory at least, some magic number for the unemployment rate that keeps those priorities in perfect balance, a bare minimum level of joblessness that makes room for people to move around yet ensures that nearly everyone who wants to can find work without inflation bubbling up.
Understanding pseudo-dementia
Last week, I looked at dementia. With this in mind, I have seen it fit to discuss false or better known as pseudo-dementia; the primary reason being why accurate diagnosis is so important among people exhibiting cognitive problems is that some causes of cognitive impairment are reversible.
Sable Chemicals pins hopes on Zisco revival
The revival of Ziscosteel will boost operations at Sable Chemicals on the outskirts of Kwekwe, which used to supply the steel giant with gas, an official has said.
Ziscosteel needs $1bn to kick start
Ziscosteel requires at least $1billion to restart operations following its closure about 10 years ago while the new investor will need 18 to 24 months to restructure and reconstruct blast furnaces before production can resume, chief executive, Mr Alous Gowo has said.
Initiative launched in Zambia to make Internet more gender equal
LUSAKA. – Women’s History Museum of Zambia and the Embassy of Sweden in Lusaka are cooperating with Wikipedia to highlight women’s profiles, experts and role models from Zambia.
EMA slaps Chiredzi Town Council with $10 000 fine
The Environmental Management Agency has fined Chiredzi Town Council $10 000 for relocating vendors to sites with no toilets and proper dumping facilities.
Bridge destroyed, communities cut off
HEAVY rains that pounded Gokwe North recently destroyed Kaongo Bridge that spans Ume River along the gravel road that links Gokwe North and Gokwe South.
Captain on the plane, captain on the field
BEFORE departing Harare for Bulawayo with the Zimbabwe national cricket team, the pilot of their plane, wrote on Twitter rallying the players to hoist the nation’s flag high in the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers.

