More grit needed to fight inputs abuse

THE grim outlook that had in recent weeks been slowly creeping into the agriculture sector, especially for dry land farmers, is now fast receding into the horizon, thanks to the rains and the current inputs distribution plus planting activities.

Harare hosts IX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World

HARARE’S Peech Boutique Hotel will come under the spotlight from November 16 — 18 when it hosts the IX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World, courtesy of The Embassy of Italy in Zimbabwe.

Zim saves US$5m in dairy imports

Farmers have increased dairy production by 18 percent in the first nine months of the year with the backing of the Government, cutting imports by US$5 million compared to the same period last year and earning that extra money themselves.

Bitcoin nears US$90 000 as crypto market exceeds pandemic-era peak

Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally took the digital asset past US$89 000 and lifted the overall value of the crypto market above its pandemic-era peak as traders bet on a boom under President-elect Donald Trump.

Housing scheme gets green light to start construction

Work starts soon for a major scheme of houses and flats in Chitungwiza on Tantallon Farm, with the developers fulfilling the Government’s requirements for services before construction begins, a Cabinet Minister has said.

Mutare events planner defies disability

PARTIALLY-BLIND events planner, Tinashe Mukonowatsauka, is making waves in Mutare for his services.

Ex-minister Marumahoko spends night in custody

Former Mashonaland West Minister of State Reuben Marumahoko, who was arrested on Monday on fraud allegations, spent the night in custody after he was remanded to tomorrow for a ruling on his bail application.

How technology can change Zim’s economic landscape

There can be weaknesses or inefficiencies in industrial creativity, entrepreneurship, knowledge base, technology, innovation and value addition during manipulation.

How informal sector can impact Africa’s job market: IMF

Informal jobs, defined as uncontrolled small-scale firms, including street vendors, small-scale farmers, craftsmen, and independent tradesmen, have become a valid option in regions where formal employment is very sparse.

Judgment postponed for 66 CCC activists

judgment in the trial of CCC administrator Jameson Timba and 65 others on charges of participating in an unlawful gathering was yesterday postponed to Friday owing to the unavailability of the presiding magistrate Mr Collet Ncube.