A journey of progress: 46 years on: How Independence has redefined the lives of Zimbabwe women
Nothando Zondo, [email protected] ZIMBABWE’S 46th anniversary of independence offers a timely moment to take stock of the country’s journey in advancing women’s rights and empowerment, and to reflect on how…
Sweet reed farming pays dividend for Komani farmers
Nothando Zondo, [email protected]. SWEET reed farming has emerged as a profitable alternative to traditional crops for farmers in Umzingwane’s Ward 17, with growers reporting strong returns and improved household incomes.…
Igniting a legacy: Maphisa festivities ….What Independence still means to Zimbabwe at 46
Sikhumbuzo Moyo, [email protected] EVERY year on April 18, Zimbabwe pauses, if only for a moment, to reflect on one of the most defining milestones in its national story. It marks…
Government rolls out piglet pass‑on scheme to support vulnerable groups
Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] ECONOMIC empowerment through pig husbandry is gaining traction in Matabeleland South Province following the distribution of piglets under a pass-on scheme designed to create livelihoods and promote…
Pub thief jailed over £2.2m Fabergé theft
An “opportunistic” thief who stole a handbag containing an emerald-encrusted Fabergé egg and watch set worth up to £2.2m from a central London pub has been jailed for more than…
Nigeria begins trial of 500 terrorism suspects
Nigeria has begun the prosecution of more than 500 people accused of involvement in militant attacks in one of the country’s largest ever terrorism trials. The suspects face charges linked…
DR Congo central bank in new bid to ban dollar
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s central bank said Thursday that it would ban the use of dollars and other foreign currencies for cash transactions in the country. Foreign currencies have…
Women killed over expired meat ‘for pigs’
A witness has revealed that the Limpopo farmer accused of killing two women and throwing them into a pigsty shot them as he was “fed up” with people stealing the…
For a week, the walls softened: Stories of grace from Prisons Family Week
Nothando Zondo and Ronald Sibanda THE visit arrived not with fanfare, but with warmth — and for the inmates of Filabusi Prison, that made all the difference. This week, the…
Police impose two‑month ban on dangerous weapons in Gwanda
Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] POLICE in Gwanda have imposed a two month ban on the carrying of dangerous weapons in public, as part of efforts to curb violent crime involving such…











