Early pregnancies on the rise: Teens account for most antenatal bookings in Bulilima

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] ADOLESCENT girls aged between 15 and 19 years have emerged as the group with the highest number of antenatal care (ANC) bookings in Bulilima District, accounting for…

Practice Intwasa for better yields not just for inputs — Minister Masuka

Raymond Jaravaza, Zimpapers Writer LANDS, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister Dr Anxious Masuka has urged farmers to fully embrace the Intwasa/Pfumvudza model for improved productivity — not simply…

Editorial Comment: Extra special civil servants bonus welcome windfall

THE upgrade in public service bonuses will provide welcome extra cash for State employees, enhancing their spending power in the festive season. While the Second Republic has insisted on strict…

WARRIORS OFF TO SAUDI ARABIA . . . Musona, Tymon Machope out

Tadious Manyepo-Zimpapers Sports Hub THE local band of Warriors left the country yesterday for Saudi Arabia where they will link up with their foreign-based colleagues ahead of their friendly games…

Targeted HIV prevention key to protecting Zimbabwe’s hard-won gains — Nac

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, [email protected] THE National Aids Council (Nac) says Zimbabwe is shifting to a more targeted HIV prevention approach to protect the major gains achieved in the past two decades,…

Sikhala to appear in South African court for illegal possession of explosives

Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau LEADER of the opposition outfit National Democratic Working Group, Mr Job Sikhala (53), and his associate, Mr Alexander Thema (78), are expected to appear at the…

Parliament speaker urges use of natural resources to settle debt

Nqobile Bhebhe, Zimpapers Business Hub SPEAKER of the National Assembly, Advocate Jacob Mudenda, has added his voice to growing calls for Zimbabwe to harness its vast natural resource endowment to…

Farmers achieve highest-ever wheat yield in Zim’s history

THE 640 000 tonnes that have been harvested by local farmers so far represent the highest-ever yield in the country’s history, an indication that agrarian reforms have turned the corner, with Zimbabwe now well on course to become a net exporter of the cereal.

Calls for ‘pro-poor’, growth-oriented budget

Nqobile Bhebhe, Zimpapers Business Hub CALLS for a pro-poor, inclusive and transparent 2026 National Budget took centre stage during the Pre-Budget Seminar held in Bulawayo last week with legislators, policymakers…

Double bonus bonanza for civil servants this week

Theseus Shambare PUBLIC sector workers will begin receiving their 2025 annual bonuses on Friday this week, with the first instalment of 50 percent being paid together with November salaries and…