Global year of elections comes to an end
Dr Vadim V. Balytnikov The year 2024 has virtually earned the title of the first-ever Global Year of Elections in human history. Nationwide elections, referendums and other forms of public…
Trees are nature’s lifelines
Andrew Mangwarara THE Victoria Falls resort town is home to many beautiful hotels and lodges alike, notably the Miombo Mews. The name is derived from the savannah term for brachystegia…
Stakes couldn’t be higher for liberation movements
IT is fair to say that all eyes from the region and beyond will be trained on Namibia on Wednesday, where yet another liberation movement, South West Africa People’s Organisation…
SA’s cagey central bank to cut rates in 2025
SOUTH AFRICAN RESERVE BANK (SARB) governor Lesetja Kganyago’s repeated emphasis of uncertainty is expected to translate, at most, into only a handful of additional interest-rate cuts next year. The central…
Addressing GBV against women with disabilities
Disability Issues Dr Christine Peta AS Zimbabwe takes part in the international 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), which runs from November 25 to December 10, there is…
Currency traders bet on market volatility returning with Trump
CURRENCY TRADERS are betting that Donald Trump’s policy agenda is about to jumpstart volatility in the US$7.5 trillion-a-day foreign exchange market. After years of benign moves, a gauge of one-year…
Convicted killer gets sleepless nights
Veronica Gwaze DURING the day, Reward Gwena blends in and appears like any other “normal” inmate at Chikurubi Maximum Security Prison. However, closer interaction reveals the living hell he endures.…
Increasing agrochemical exports to African markets
Trade Focus Allan Majuru Under President Mnangagwa’s Second Republic, the prioritisation of agriculture is propelling Zimbabwe towards becoming a key player in Africa’s agrochemical sector. The focus on agricultural modernisation…
Can you run a profitable fish farm in your backyard?
IMAGINE turning your backyard into a small fish farm, where a small pond or tank teems with tilapia. And in just a few months, you are harvesting fresh fish to…
Unlocking opportunities in butternut farming this summer
Word From The Market with Tina Nleya AS Zimbabwe’s horticulture sub-sector continues to thrive, butternut farming presents a golden opportunity for farmers this summer cropping season. With the potential for…











