US$8m monthly funding boost accelerates Gwayi-Shangani Dam

Raymond Jaravaza recently in Gwayi-Shangani THE Government has increased its monthly funding allocation for the construction of the Gwayi-Shangani Dam from US$5 million to US$8 million, injecting fresh momentum into…

Hwange communities to benefit from climate resilient interventions

Fairness Moyana in Hwange UNITED Nations Resident Coordinator, Dr Rosemary Kalapuraka, has called for climate-resilient development interventions to address water shortages and human-wildlife conflict in Hwange, saying communities living on…

As El Niño threat grows, Zimbabwe bets on solar-powered farming

Lungelo Ndhlovu, Features Correspondent FOR many years, farming in Zimbabwe has depended heavily on the rains. When the rains come on time, farmers plant and harvest. When they fail, crops…

Stop the blame, start the training: NAC’s new approach to healers

Trust Freddy, Features Correspondent FOR years, when sickness struck in rural and peri-urban communities, many people turned first to a traditional healer, herbalist or faith healer. For some, that decision…

A community built around a cup. . . The slow brewed coffee revolution in Bulawayo

Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter IT is a Saturday morning in Bulawayo and dozens have gathered for a party. However, this is a party with a difference. There is no…

‘Prioritise worst damaged sections of Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road’: Government instructs contractors

Raymond Jaravaza, Sunday News Reporter GOVERNMENT has instructed contractors working on the rehabilitation of the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls Road to prioritise the worst affected sections of the highway to enable motorists…

13 degrees and still counting, Gweru’s bookworm senior police officer

Patrick Chitumba, [email protected] WHEN Chief Superintendent Dr Leon Marongedza stepped on the stage at Midlands State University on Thursday to receive yet another qualification, it was not just another graduation…

Shaka iLembe stars Dawn King, Mpilo Mbatha to grace King Mzilikazi commemorations

Langalakhe Mabena, Sunday Life Reporter SOUTH African actress Dawn Thandeka King, who starred in the popular Mzansi Magic drama series Shaka iLembe, is set to grace this year’s King Mzilikazi…

Murare marks 10th anniversary with inaugural marathon

Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter MURARE Car Rental marked its 10th anniversary in style yesterday when its inaugural half marathon attracted an encouraging turnout in Bulawayo, exceeding the organisers’ expectations and…

Decolonising the name Mzilikazi

Mzala Tom White historians have given various definitions of the name Mzilikazi, the king of the Ndebele. The name Mzilikazi is common and is still found across the Nguni-Sotho communities.…

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