admin‘SA not on edge of abyss’
South Africa has made much progress since 2015/16 when the country was on the edge of the abyss, says Ninety One director Jeremy Gardiner. “We must not underestimate how much…
Hidden paradise of Zimbabwe: Victoria Falls, world’s widest waterfall
From several kilometers away, the thundering sound can already be heard. The Zambezi River’s waters have swollen immensely during the rainy season. In the border region of Zimbabwe and Zambia,…
President warns against politicians seeking to politicise Gukurahundi
BULAWAYO. – President Emmerson Mnangagwa today warned the people of Matabeleland against individuals and parties that want to use the Gukurahundi issue for their selfish political ends. He said this at the…
Mwonzora expels three Gweru councillors
Freedom Mupanedemo Midlands Bureau Opposition MDC-T leader, Mr Douglas Mwonzora has expelled three Gweru councillors including the city’s deputy mayor, Councillor Cleopas Shiri over their allegiance to Citizens Coalition for Change…
President salutes young Zimbabweans for shining on global stage
YOUNG Zimbabweans continue to make the country proud with their exploits on the international arena, with the latest being a team of high school students who came first at a…
Farmers plant 7 594ha of irrigated tobacco
Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer WITH preparations for the 2022/23 summer season reaching a mad rush, irrigated tobacco farmers have since planted 7 594 hectares of the crop, marking a 19…
Govt includes legumes in Pfumvudza input package
Sharon Shayanewako THE Government has continued to fortify efforts to climate-proof agriculture and boost food security countrywide by including legumes in the Pfumvudza/Intwasa input package, thanks to their drought-tolerant characteristics.…
Agricultural commodity prices
-Mbare Market 17 October 2022 Product Description Price Potato/Pocket Chat US$3-US$4 Small US$4-US$4.50 Medium US$5-US$5.5 Large US$5.5-US$6.5 Extra large US$7-US$7.5 Tomatoes 30kg sandak US$9-US$15 Wooden box US$2-US$3 Plastic dish US$0.50-US$1…
‘Do not understate women’s contribution to agriculture’
Agriculture Reporter WOMEN have become a crucial constituency in national development with their numerical advantage over men enabling them to contribute significantly to agricultural production and ultimately food security, as…
Ran Mine ‘killer’ shaft claims two more
Two artisanal miners died after being trapped in a shaft at Ran Mine in Bindura last Wednesday, the same shaft that claimed a dozen artisanal miners in November 2020.