Tobacco contract farming: Who is conning who?
IT is that time of the year again when loyalty between farmers and financiers or contractors is put to the test.
Farmers urged to uphold Pfumvudza principles
REGISTRATION of beneficiaries under the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme for the 2023/24 season is underway amid calls by the Government for farmers to diligently stick to the basic principles of the concept on the backdrop of projections of a lesser wet season compared to the just-ended one.
Mbappe double leaves PSG on verge of title
PARIS. — Paris St-Germain are on the verge of a record 11th Ligue 1 title after Kylian Mbappe’s double secured victory over struggling Auxerre on Sunday.
Moza to adopt Pfumvudza model
Mozambique intends to adopt Zimbabwe’s successful Pfumvudza farming model to improve crop output at household level in that country, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has said.
Community service for driver who forged receipts
A driver employed by a local company has been sentenced to community service after he was found guilty of forging receipts and stealing US$4 323 from the money he was supposed to hand over to his employer, Orange Health.
Curriculum review consultations start
THE continuous assessment learning activities (CALA) are expected to be put under the spotlight as the Primary and Secondary Education Ministry conducts two-day curriculum review consultation meetings countrywide.
Zanu PF urges discipline, unity ahead of polls
CHITEPO School of Ideology Principal Cde Dr Munyaradzi Machacha has called for Zanu PF members to be disciplined and remain united to ensure a resounding victory for the ruling party during the harmonised elections.
Media must be equipped – Minister
Journalists have a key role to play in nation building and informing the country ahead of this year’s harmonised elections, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Monica Mutsvangwa has said.
Rare shift in crypto volatility offers ether boost against rival
Volatility gauges suggest traders expect smaller near-term swings in Ether compared with Bitcoin, a reversal of the usual pattern for the two largest digital assets in the cryptocurrency sector. The…
Rural areas growth plan is launched
THE Government has taken the first step towards establishing seven growth-points in Mashonaland Central designed to change the face of rural areas there.









