Govt moves in to save Mat South livestock

Chronicle Reporters
THE Government in conjunction with its partners has availed 4 600 tonnes of stockfeed to the Matabeleland South Province under the livestock survival scheme.

In an interview on the sidelines of the provincial agriculture sub-committee meeting in Gwanda Town on Monday, the provincial agricultural extension officer, Mr Bernard Sibanda, said the move was aimed at saving livestock from starvation.

“The Government has partnered with key stakeholders and very soon 4 600 tonnes of stockfeed will be availed to cattle farmers in Matabeleland South under the livestock survival scheme. Farmers will access the stockfeed through a revolving fund and we are going to cover all the districts,” he said.

Govt moots bourse for parastatals

THE Government is considering setting up a stock exchange for State enterprises as the businesses have failed to meet the stringent requirements for listing on the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange, State Enterprises and Parastatals Minister Gorden Moyo said.

Journalists challenged

Pamela Shumba in Nyanga
THE Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Media, Information and Publicity, Cde George Charamba,

Masvingo to hold investment conference

Masvingo Correspondent

Masvingo province will at the end of the month hold a one day conference to promote investment in the province.

Shabanie Mine workers get $25 salaries

Midlands Correspondent
WORKERS of Zvishavane-based giant asbestos mine, Shabanie Mine, are still struggling

Kaseke, BPA boss in war of words

Lynot Munyaka

Zimbabwe Tourism Authority (ZTA) chief executive Mr Karikoga Kaseke has accused the Bulawayo Publicity Association (BPA) director Mrs Valerie Bell of failing to lead the revival of tourism in the city and called for her replacement.

Zim take on Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup opener

There is no big bash planned for the opening of Twenty20 World Cup in Hambantota, Sri Lanka, today.

Kwaito group tackles water crisis

Bongani Ndlovu
SENSATIONAL Kwaito house group 3 Kings, have released a track titled Amanzi aligugu, which encourages water conservation as part of their mandate as Goodwill Ambassadors.

Tripple B tipped for premiership

Lovemore Zigara
BEITBRIDGE side, Tripple B have opened an 11-point lead at the top of the Zifa Central Soccer League log standings after edging a battling Hwahwa 1-0 at the correctional services side’s home ground.

Widespread rights abuses alleged in Syria

The armed opposition and government in Syria both stand accused of committing severe human rights abuses in the 18-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad’s government, the United Nations  and Human Rights Watch (HRW) say.