700 000ha of traditional grains targeted

As part of the need to boost traditional grain production in the country, Government has increased the area under the crop to 700 000ha for the next summer cropping season from 640 000ha and is determined to make it the only dryland grain crop in natural regions 4 and 5 where maize fails in most years.

Court to hear 12 CCC candidates appeal

The Supreme Court will this afternoon hear the urgent appeal this afternoon of the 12 CCC candidates seeking to contest the National Assembly seats in Bulawayo whose nominations were challenged in the High Court and nullified on the ground they had filed their papers after the 4pm deadline.

Fuel subsidy removal saves US$1,32 bn in two months

The president of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu said Monday that by eliminating the expensive gasoline subsidy and moving to converge its various currency rates, Nigeria has saved more than 1 trillion naira (US$1,32 billion) in just over two months.

Chinomona rallies Women’s League to back President

The Zanu PF Women’s League in Mashonaland Central says it is ready to mobilise voters for President Mnangagwa and the ruling party’s other candidates as it has been impressed by the sterling work in the past five years.

Media reforms open doors for TV station

The Government’s move to liberalise the airwaves continues to yield positive results after yet another private television station, Nkululeko Rusununguko Television (NRTV) was officially launched on Monday night.

PSG, Real Madrid tension escalates

PARIS. — Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to escalate tensions with Real Madrid as they consider making a formal complaint to FIFA over their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe.

Citizens urged to get IDs

Beitbridge East legislator, Cde Albert Nguluvhe has implored citizens, particularly those in remote areas, to take advantage of the periodic mobile teams in civil registration programmes by the Government and acquire the necessary primary and secondary identification documents.

Demand for coal brings mayhem to SA

An often impenetrable logjam of trucks laden with coal at South Africa’s crossing with Mozambique has brought chaos to a sleepy border town.

National Heroes Day commemorations to be held in all provinces, districts

Cabinet was briefed on the 2023 National Heroes Day Commemorations and Defence Forces Day Celebrations by the Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Hon Kazembe Kazembe, on behalf of the Chairperson of the Cabinet Committee on State Occasions and National Monuments.

NHS calls for Walvis Bay dry port use

The local market has been urged to take advantage of the Zimbabwe dry port at Walvis Bay in Namibia which largely remains underused, but can be a boon for expansion and growth for local firms because of its efficiency.