Matabeleland South farmers urged to prioritise value per head in livestock drive

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] MINISTER of State for Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution Albert Nguluvhe has urged livestock farmers to improve the quality of their animals while expanding their herds,…

Equipment boost for Bulilima villagers

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] BULILIMA villagers have received a major boost following the distribution of farming equipment aimed at strengthening community resilience and restoring local ecosystems. The equipment, sourced through the…

A new Sankarist era? Traoré’s push for economic and political self‑reliance

Joyce Mavengahama and Febbie Nyasulu IN the heart of the Sahel, a thirty-seven-year-old military officer in a red beret has transformed himself from a captain in the Burkinabè army into…

Esidakeni Nutrition Garden beacon for Umzingwane

Nothando Zondo, [email protected] Esidakeni Nutrition Garden in Ward 4, Umzingwane District, has quietly blossomed into a shining example of how rural communities can convert small plots of land into catalysts…

Plumtree nursing school set to open

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] CLOSE to three decades after its construction, the Plumtree Nursing School is finally set to open its doors before the end of this year, in a development…

A second chance in life Tears, hope and homecomings at Plumtree Prison

Ronald Mpofu, [email protected] THERE was joy at Plumtree Prison on Monday as 43 inmates were released following the 2026 Presidential amnesty granted by the President and Cabinet through the Ministry…

SKULLS, CARCASSES AND BLOOD Fear grips Shangani as rustlers slaughter and debone stolen cattle

Nothando Zondo, [email protected] FEAR and anger have gripped Shangani in Insiza District as farmers reel from a series of brutal livestock thefts that have left cattle slaughtered, deboned and dumped…

WATCH: Zifa Southern Region referees go to class

Lovemore Dube [email protected] PREPARATIONS for the 2026 Zifa Southern Division One League have gained momentum with this season’s referees attending classes in Bulawayo on Friday. “The referees’ deserve respect from…

Kezi man (36) jailed for ambushing neighbour’s daughter (15), raping her

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu A 36-YEAR-OLD Kezi man who ambushed his neighbour’s 15-year-old daughter while she was on her way home before raping her, has been jailed for 15 years. Mbongeni Moyo…

Watch: VP Mohadi arrives in Zambia for Kavalamanja commemorations

Thupeyo Muleya in Lusaka, Zambia Vice President Col (Rtd) Dr Kembo Mohadi arrived in Zambia on Friday afternoon ahead of the joint commemoration of the Kavalamanja Battle, which forms part…