April 02
Zimbabwe: Communities to Benefit From U.S.$30m Power Project
Communities in Gutu, Zaka and Bikita have received a major boost after Bikita Minerals Sinomine laid the US$30 million Tokwe-Bikita 132KV powerline that will add impetus to the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cardiac Specialists Target 60 Free Open Heart Operations
A team of Zimbabwean cardiac specialists will perform 60 free open heart surgeries this year as they scale up efforts to significantly reduce the backlog of people needing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Relief for Kenyan Economy As Inflation Falls
Kenya's economy continues to experience some relief as its inflation fell in March. In February, the country's inflation hit a 23-month low of 6,3 percent. Its inflation has fallen… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Throws Out Kagonye Appeal
Former Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister Petronella Kagonye was properly convicted by a regional magistrate of diverting 20 laptops donated by Potraz to schools in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Measures in Place to Mitigate El Niño Effects
Zimbabwe has suffered one of its worst droughts on record in the present summer season, with all three drought-related problems hitting: a late start to the season, little rain… Read more »
Africa: Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards Nominees Out
Voting is now open for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, enabling viewers to have their say in who should win the prestigious awards at a glittering… Read more »
Africa: Africa Needs Robust Legal Framework to Fight Cybercrime
As Africa, it is essential to reflect on the future implications of the evolving cyber threat landscape. Our continent is increasingly facing cyber threats due to rapid… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mt Hampden Infrastructure Boom Launchpad for New City
The infrastructure boom in and around Mount Hampden, the seat of a new city which has had fresh impetus from Zimbabwe's hosting of the SADC Summit for Heads of State and Government… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ai Programme to Stimulate National Herd Growth
As efforts to rebuild the national herd intensify, the Department of Veterinary Technical Services has teamed up with the livestock research unit to initiate a nationwide cattle… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Copyrights Council Out to Empower Local Artistes
The recently-established Zimbabwe Council of Copyrights (ZICCO) has breathed new life into the music industry by setting up income generating projects in poultry and agriculture. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Remembering Edson Sithole and Other Missing Cadres of the Struggle
During the protracted 16-year armed struggle, also called the Second Chimurenga, from the 60s to December 1979, to liberate Zimbabwe thousands of people were killed and thousands… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sleepy Umvuma Awakens As Mines Open
Almost 55 years after large-scale work stopped on the once-mighty Falcon and Athens Mines in Umvuma, they have now been opened and work is under way, which may restore them to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mash East Crowned 2024 Nash Chess Champions
Mashonaland East Province were crowned the 2024 National Association of School Heads chess champions at Chipindura High School in Bindura at the weekend. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Independence - Agric Revolution Key Milestone
The Land Reform Programme embarked upon by Government is one of the major milestones achieved when the country attained independence as it resulted in more blacks having access to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Farmers Welcome Incentive Prices, Recommend Timely Payments
FARMERS have welcomed the recently announced wheat and maize incentive prices and called for the timely disbursement of payments so that they effectively implement crop rotation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: U.S.$280bn Climate Bond Market Not Working
One of Wall Street's favourite financial innovations for helping reduce corporate greenhouse gas emissions isn't functioning as intended. Read more »
Zimbabwe: PPC Capex Lags Due to Delayed Fly Ash Project
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) says its capital expenditure remains behind the target of R600 million for the financial year to March 2024 due to delayed implementation of the fly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coach Wants Lady Chevrons to Maintain Momentum
Lady Chevron's coach, Walter Chawaguta, is hoping that his charges will carry the winning momentum from the African Games to the ICC T20 World Cup Global qualifiers set to be held… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Blitz Against Drug Dealers - 19 Convicted
Another 19 drug dealers have been sentenced to community service or received heavy fines in the latest blitz against the vice. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Herald's Fools Day Prank Breaks Internet
OUR story published in the hard copy and online edition of The Herald yesterday titled, "Mobile crushing units to enforce vehicle compliance", was an April Fool's Day joke. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Strides Made in Crafting Agric Sector Database
The Agricultural Marketing Authority's recent extension of the deadline for the submission of expressions of interest for the provision of a National Biometric Farmer Database… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Malaysian Embassy, Zou in Sign Language Pact
The Malaysian Embassy in Zimbabwe through the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) has partnered with the Zimbabwe Open University to provide a sign language short… Read more »
April 01
Zimbabwe: Zim Targets U.S.$60bn Tobacco Industry
Zimbabwe is aiming to create a US$60 billion tobacco industry by 2028 through increased value addition of the golden leaf. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Ministers Discuss Labour Market Issues
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister, July Moyo last week joined his regional counterparts at a SADC Ministerial meeting held in Lubango, Angola to discuss pressing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Motsepe Might Join U.S.$2,9bn Vivendi Bid for Multichoice
South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, is in talks with Vivendi SE's Canal+ to team up for a multibillion-dollar bid for broadcaster MultiChoice Group, as per sources familiar… Read more »