Seed innovation key to food security

INNOVATION in seed development and plant breeding has emerged as cornerstones of Zimbabwe’s strategy to boost food security, drive agricultural transformation and ensure the nation’s farmers remain competitive in the face of climate change and rising production costs, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Permanent Secretary Professor Obert Jiri has said.

Investors keen on mega dam project

Investor interest is growing in the ambitious Runde-Tende Dam project, with several financial institutions from Zimbabwe and South Africa expressing willingness to fund the mega water infrastructure project.

‘Prophet’ in court for murder

A SELF-PROCLAIMED prophet from East View Phase 21 in Harare, Panashe Mukura (31), appeared before Harare magistrate Ms Ruth Moyo yesterday facing charges of murdering a 12-year-old boy, who had been left in his care by the mother.

The shadow empire of illicit breweries

Beneath the plumes of smoke rising from Harare’s industrial areas, a dangerous secret thrives.

Chinhoyi Heroes Acre undergoes major upgrade

THE Chinhoyi Provincial Heroes Acre, renowned for the 1966 Seven Heroes battle, is set to undergo a significant upgrade, with the first phase expected to be completed within 21 days.

‘Improved co-ordination, devolution projects key to unlocking Matabeleland South potential’

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] THE Minister of State for Matabeleland South Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Cde Albert Nguluvhe, says enhanced co-ordination and the acceleration of devolution projects are vital to unlocking…

New-look border turns new page for Zimra

THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has said the Beitbridge border modernisation has improved the quality of infrastructural facilities and efficiencies in the overall clearing processes at the SADC’s busiest inland port of entry.

Zim positions to export wheat

FOLLOWING a record-breaking winter cropping season that has seen the country exceed national targets and secure surplus stocks, the country is now eyeing foreign markets for wheat exports.

Heists…police unmask worrying trend…security firms under spotlight

NEARLY all cash heists across the country have been traced back to inside jobs, where employees, either knowingly or unknowingly, provide crucial information to criminals.

Govt satisfied with Zinara, ACZ performances

GOVERNMENT has said it is satisfied with the performance of the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) and the Airports Company of Zimbabwe (ACZ), urging the two parastatals to continue complying with good corporate governance tenets.

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