adminTobacco transformation plan crafted
Mukudzei Chingwere Herald Reporter WITH tobacco farmers now producing close to 300 million kg, the 2025 target, the stress in the tobacco transformation plan is on converting tobacco into a…
Police called in to handle rowdy CCC MPs
Farirai Machivenyika Senior Reporter Proceedings in the National Assembly yesterday came to a standstill for nearly two hours after some rowdy CCC legislators blocked the ejection of 15 of their…
Polio surveillance intensifies
Rumbidzayi Zinyuke in Victoria Falls While Zimbabwe was declared free of polio in 2005 by the World Health Organisation, it is determined to remain free and has set up an…
Economy registers 1,5pc growth in 2023 Q2
Zimbabwe’s economy grew by 1,5 percent in the second quarter of this year, following an 11,1 percent decline in the first quarter, mainly driven by accommodation, food services, and increased electricity output.
Nedbank reaffirms positive outlook on Zim
South Africa’s Nedbank Group says Zimbabwe remains one of its key markets, as the Southern African country’s economy continues to show signs of strong growth, primarily driven by mining, agriculture, and agri-food value chains.
EDITORIAL COMMENT: Harare water woes need long-term action
The appointment of a team of 19 technical experts to liaise with Harare City Council over the very poor water supplies in Harare Metropolitan, and the dedication of one of…
Broadband forum opens in Dubai
Wallace Ruzvidzo in DUBAI, United Arab Emirates THE 14th Africa Mobile Broadband Forum opened here yesterday, bringing together industry think tanks, African telecommunications regulators, industry organisations and mobile carriers from…
Israeli ‘sieges’ illegal under international law
GENEVA. – Israeli retaliatory air strikes against the Hamas militant group struck residential buildings and schools across the Gaza Strip, UN Human Rights chief Volker Turk said yesterday, adding that…
Citrus production and exports poised to rise
Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer THE Horticulture Recovery and Growth Plan (HRGP) is projected to trigger the growth of the hectarage under citrus trees by 15 000ha from 3 301ha in…
El Niño to drive value of sugar exports
Zimbabwe is expected to benefit significantly from the limited global sugar supply situation, which will keep prices elevated worldwide in 2024 at a time output from major producers is forecast to be weighed down by the El Niño weather phenomenon.