December 28, 2022
Africa: Climate Crisis in Africa Exposes Real Cause of Hunger
In the waning hours of the year's biggest climate change conference -- COP27 -- we learned of a deal to create a loss and damage fund. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Govt Stops Issuing Permits for Five Key Minerals
The Government has, with immediate, effect suspended processing applications for new mining titles seeking rights to extraction of five strategic minerals citing overwhelming… Read more »
Zimbabwe: December Traffic Peaks At Border
The volume of traffic at Beitbridge Border has this year increased significantly due to the new and more efficient traffic flow systems and the easing of Covid-19 restrictions by… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pool Takes Zimbabwe By Storm
Highlights of the FIFA World Cup and other sports events are on widescreen televisions in Ruwa on the outskirts of Zimbabwe's capital Harare. But all eyes are on the pool table . .… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kadoma Traders' Market Reopens
Kadoma City Council has allowed the resumption of the popular open market trading this month following pressure from traders and the containment of spread of the Covid-19 virus… Read more »
December 23, 2022
South Africa: Armed Robbers Attack Zimbabwe-Bound Bus, Killing 2
Two women were shot dead and a third seriously injured when three armed men attacked a Zimbabwe-bound bus in the Bela-Bela area of Limpopo Province of South Africa yesterday, and… Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Africa Relations - What America Needs to Learn and Unlearn
The US-Africa Leaders' Summit held this past week is widely seen as America's attempt to counter the influence of China on the continent. Read more »
December 20, 2022
Zimbabwe: Pastor in Court Over U.S.$126 Million Cocaine
A Nigerian pastor has been arrested at Victoria Falls International Airport after being found in possession of over 2,33kg cocaine stuffed in hats and jackets, with a street value… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Hands Over Artefact to Museum of African Liberation
President Mnangagwa yesterday donated to the Museum of African Liberation, a letter written to Zanu PF 31 years ago by the Russian Government, during the Soviet era, which bares… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Top Civil Servants for Defence, Home Affairs
New permanent secretaries have been appointed for the Ministries of Defence and War Veterans Affairs and Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage by President Mnangagwa. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Wheat Farmers Urge GMB to Expedite Payments
Wheat farmers are worried the current payment delays by the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) may dampen the growers' zeal to produce enough wheat to meet the national requirements,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Insurance Council Speaks On Fraudulent Claims
The Insurance Council of Zimbabwe wants a vibrant insurance fraud office following an upsurge of insurance fraud, which even includes the recent police discovery of a syndicate… Read more »
December 19, 2022
Zimbabwe: Swapping Debt for Climate Pledges Can Help Fund Resilience
Countries that are most vulnerable to climate change--and the associated loss of natural biodiversity--are often those least able to afford investment to strengthen resilience… Read more »
December 17, 2022
Zimbabwe: Farmers Use Chillies to Fend Off Jumbos
Farmers in Mbire District have found an innovative way to reduce human-wildlife conflict through the use of chilli strings and bricks that chase elephants from their communities. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Should Position Itself for Return to International Football
Today marks exactly one year since the ZIFA Restructuring Committee was appointed as the nation sought answers to the bigger problems haunting Zimbabwean football. Read more »
December 16, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Gets Backing On Ivory Sales
Countries like Zimbabwe with huge stockpiles of ivory should be allowed to use their resources as they please and not suffer because of their good conservation practices, Mr David… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fastjet to Introduce Two New Destinations
Budget airline, Fastjet Zimbabwe, is set to introduce two more flight destinations in the country namely Hwange National Park in Matebeleland North and Kariba, located in the north… Read more »
December 15, 2022
Zimbabwe: President Mnangagwa Opens Madokero Shopping Mall
President Mnangagwa has officially opened Madokero industrial, residential and shopping mall, which complements the Second Republic's drive for infrastructure development towards… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Zimbabwe: Chikurubi Escapee Arrested
The 24-year-old prisoner who last week escaped from Chikurubi Farm Prison where he was serving a one-year sentence after being convicted of malicious damage to property, has been… Read more »
Africa: African Varsities Engage On Agro-Food Systems
A grouping of major African universities, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (Ruforum) is set to engage governments on strengthening Africa's… Read more »
Africa: Zimbabwe Hosts Pan African Universities Forum for Agric Research
Zimbabwe is this week hosting the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) which aims to explore ways to produce high - performing graduates and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Leads Continental Peers in Food Management
Zimbabwe has outdone its peers in the race to achieve global nutrition targets with a well-coordinated implementation approach, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Solar Power Scheme for Civil Servants
GOVERNMENT will set up a solar energy project for civil servants to use for domestic consumption as it moves to ameliorate the power supply challenges currently being faced in the… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Zimbabwe: Sorghum Tops As Cereal Hectarage Jumps 42 Percent
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Zimbabwe: DJ Levels Rape Charges - Shashl Sets Case Withdrawal Conditions
Lawyers representing Rodger Tafadzwa Kadzimwe, also known as DJ Levels in entertainment circles, will engage singer Shashl (born Ashleigh Angel Moyo) over a set of demands she… Read more »