Universities venture into pharmaceuticals production

Rutendo Nyeve. Victoria Falls Reporter A group of Zimbabwean universities is spearheading the country’s ambitious drive to reduce its pharmaceutical import bill by boosting local production of essential medicines through…

Whole-of-government approach to curb agro-inputs smuggling

Edgar Vhera, Specialist Writer – Agribusiness A whole-of-Government approach is being pursued to curtail the smuggling of illegal and unregistered agro-inputs and the distribution of fake and expired products in…

Woman shines with 21 distinctions, groundbreaking health innovations

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected]  WHEN 23-year-old Ruth Ngwenya walked across the stage to receive her award as the top graduate in the Division of Technical Education, she carried more than just…

OK Zimbabwe sells properties to raise US$10,5million

Rutendo Nyeve,Zimpapers Reporter LISTED retail giant, OK Zimbabwe Limited, is forging ahead with plans to raise an additional US$10.5 million through the sale of some of its immovable properties, with…

Midnight machete gang terror for Byo family

Dalyn Chigwizura, Court Writer TWO machete-wielding men have appeared in court for allegedly breaking into a house in Emganwini suburb, Bulawayo, and robbing a family of property worth US$540. Ernest…

Black Italians lead youths off the streets with dance

Sipepisiwe Moyo, Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub A painful personal experience has inspired dancer Ashton Nkiwane aka “Mr Nator”, to dedicate himself to saving young lives from drug and substance…

Over 42 000 animals vaccinated as foot-and-mouth spreads in Beitbridge

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau THE Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has intensified efforts to contain and prevent the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) in Beitbridge District, where over 42 900…

Teenager loses finger in fight over drum

Takunda Gambiza-Herald Reporter A 30-YEAR-OLD man from Chegutu, who attacked a teenage boy for refusing to hand over his drum during a memorial service before biting off the boy’s middle…

Govt seeks to boost production, agriculture value chains

Edgar Vhera-Agriculture Specialist Writer GOVERNMENT has announced a series of policies aimed at private sector investment in the agricultural value chain, with a targeted investment of US$1.42 billion. The initiative…

Zimpapers donates fruit trees, roadrunner chicks

Oliver Kazunga-Senior Business Reporter ZIMPAPERS has donated 50 road runner chicks and 50 fruit trees to Munashe High Private School in Mutoko as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility programme…