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Govt tasks ARDA to deliver 850 000t grain annually
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially restructured the Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (ARDA), assigning it a pivotal role as the country's main food security agency. ARDA is now mand...Published: 09 Jul 2025 at 08:04hrs | 147 | by Staff reporter
Chinehasha Agricultural Show - a show most people will remember for many years.
Chinehasha Agricultural Show roared into life on the 28th of June 2025. This year the show was far much bigger and better than last year with more exhibitors joining the annual event. In the Exhibitio...Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 18:35hrs | 131 | by Tondo Thomas Murisa Chinehasha
Bulawayo man arrested for carrying toy gun in nightclub
A 28-year-old man from Old Magwegwe suburb in Bulawayo was arrested last Sunday night after security personnel at a local nightclub discovered he was carrying what appeared to be a real gun, which lat...Published: 15 May 2025 at 09:24hrs | 248 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Agricultural Show begins preparations for 2025 agric show
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) has commenced preparations for the 115th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, with this year's event set to run from August 25 to 30 under the theme "Buil...Published: 07 May 2025 at 09:35hrs | 152 | by Staff reporter
Sifela Brahmans shines at ZITF with top livestock honours
Gwanda-based livestock breeding enterprise Sifela Brahmans, operating from Hamden Farm, is basking in national acclaim after clinching top honours at the 2025 Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) ...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 19:36hrs | 1040 | by Staff reporter
Trade Fair brings brisk business for vendors, kombis
For small entrepreneurs like Mr Felix Ndlovu and Mr Lovemore Mutatu, the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) is not just an annual event, but a golden opportunity that redefines their year's earn...Published: 28 Apr 2025 at 12:29hrs | 87 | by Staff reporter
ZanuPF's interference in Matabeleland traditional and cultural activities spark vitriol
THE spirited efforts by the ruling Zanu F to always mindle in the cultural and traditional activities conducted in Matabeleland has sparked vitriol from t...Published: 12 Apr 2025 at 23:24hrs | 673 | by Stephen Jakes
Zinara unveils stricter clampdown on errant motorists
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has announced plans to enhance compliance initiatives, including licensing at tollgates, as part of its goal to license one million vehicles by the e...Published: 03 Apr 2025 at 18:46hrs | 1597 | by Staff reporter
Mr President, tell them that 'NO'!
WE all heard it.For the third time, President Emmerson Mnangagwa told the world that he will not seek to extend his stay in power.He has said it twice on home soil and said it again th...Published: 07 Sep 2024 at 10:11hrs | 270 | by newsday
NetOne launches telemedicine service
Telecommunications company NetOne recently launched its telemedicine service at the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, developed in partnership with ZimSmart to enhance healthcare access, particularly in und...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 13:39hrs | 220 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa partners NetOne
Leading telecommunications giant, NetOne, takes the opportunity to showcase its recently launched service as it unveiled its cutting-edge Telemedicine product at the prestigious Zimbabwe Agricultural ...Published: 31 Aug 2024 at 19:20hrs | 6047 | by Simbarashe Sithole
On the Money: How Old Mutual is empowering Zimbabwe's farmers
As the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show kicks off under the theme "Cultivating Prosperity. Growing Business. Innovation for Change. Nurturing our Future," a critical component of this year's event is the fi...Published: 29 Aug 2024 at 15:55hrs | 262 | by Staff Reporter
Zinara announces a 25% discount to Harare residents only
THE Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) is giving a 25 percent discount for light vehicle license fees during the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show week.Light motor vehicles are of up to 2...Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 15:45hrs | 1883 | by Staff reporter
Nyusi to open Zimbabwe Agric Show
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi is set to officially open the 114th edition of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) on Tuesday, marking a significant event that underscores the strong bilateral ties...Published: 25 Aug 2024 at 11:18hrs | 263 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's wife to officially open Matabeleland South Agricultural Show
Retired army general Constantino Chiwenga's wife Colonel Miniyothabo Baloyi-Chiwenga has arrived in Gwanda to officially open the 66th edition of the Matabeleland South Agricultural Show. ...Published: 24 Aug 2024 at 18:59hrs | 887 | by Staff reporter
Matibiri guarantees children's maximum security; interfaces during ZAS
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Show's Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andrew Matibiri reaffirmed his specialised team's commitment to ensure maximum security and safety of children during this year's Annual Na...Published: 11 Aug 2024 at 10:35hrs | 709 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Mnangagwa has managed to make Zimbabweans hate SADC!
Hosting international events is usually met with much joy and pride by the local citizenry. I can just imagine the anticipation and excitement that gripped the people of France as they eagerly...Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 12:37hrs | 1548 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZAS to complement rural farmers competitiveness
Over three hundred rural farmers drawn from Zimbabwe's ten provinces are amongst thousands who will benefit from training, cross breeding of ideas through interaction (networking), improved competitiv...Published: 08 Aug 2024 at 15:51hrs | 206 | by Gideon Madzikatidze | Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe Agricultural Society ups security for this year's edition
The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) says it has put steps to increase surveillance, enhance security and streamline efficiency during this year's exhibition to try and curb potential of theft, inc...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:44hrs | 371 | by Staff reporter
ZAS announced dates, sophisticate children security measures
THE Zimbabwe Agricultural Show's (ZAS) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Andrew Matibiri has announced that the 114th edition will commence from 26th to 31st of August in Harare, while their technical teams...Published: 18 Jul 2024 at 20:07hrs | 237 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
ZiG to join global currency club with ISO Code
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is in the process of applying for an International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) code for the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) as it moves to make the unit a standalone ...Published: 23 May 2024 at 19:25hrs | 29 | by Tafara Shumba
New 500MW solar plant for Victoria Falls
VICTORIA Falls is inching closer to becoming a smart tourism and green destination following plans to construct a renewable energy exhibition park and a 500MW solar plant, which will be complemented b...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 06:02hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Southerton robbery suspect shot dead
On Saturday, law enforcement officers fatally shot one of the individuals implicated in last week's armed robbery in Southerton, following an exchange of gunfire in Chitungwiza's Unit A neighborhood....Published: 06 Nov 2023 at 04:46hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF exhibits at Masvingo agricultural show
The ZANU-PF party is participating in the Masvingo Agricultural Show, which is taking place from September 28 to October 1, 2023, marking a return to the event after many years.Pepukai Chiwewe...Published: 30 Sep 2023 at 12:35hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Gwanda show days to increase
The Matabeleland South Agricultural Show Society has announced plans to extend the duration of the exhibition from three to four days in response to exhibitor feedback.According to Thabani Mkh...Published: 25 Sep 2023 at 08:36hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's black farmers should take agriculture seriously
Mr. Elvis Ncube, the Chief Human Resources Officer of Proton Bakers, emphasized the importance of taking agriculture seriously due to its significant contributions to economic development through the ...Published: 19 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
The law cannot resolve Zimbabwe's political question
AS debate raged over the weekend on whether the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) should have gone to court in the matter of the sham election, l was and still remain unconvinced on what would have ...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:20hrs | 16 | by Luke Tamborinyoka
Mnangagwa says he will achieve all his targets
AS the Second Republic commences its second term, it will ensure that all the targets and benchmarks set for various sectors, institutions and in the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) will be rea...Published: 06 Sep 2023 at 06:16hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls for unity
President-elect Emmerson Mnangagwa has called on the nation to put behind the recently held elections saying Zimbabweans should come together and work towards a common goal.Speaking at the off...Published: 02 Sep 2023 at 20:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa gets down to work
FOLLOWING his re-election to the country's top office, President Mnangagwa has switched back to the indefatigable work ethic which characterised his first tenure with the Head of State and Government ...Published: 31 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe lines up 40 000 tonnes maize exports
Zimbabwe is ready to resume grain exports this year with initial exports of 40 000 tonnes of grain to East Africa from the substantial surpluses grown by the farmers as the Second Republic's agricultu...Published: 07 Aug 2023 at 06:39hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Armed robber uses girlfriend as shield as cops injured in shoot-out
FOLLOWING a bloody shootout in which two police officers were seriously injured in Bulawayo, three suspected armed robbers have been arrested.In statement today, National Police spokesperson A...Published: 02 Aug 2023 at 18:10hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe cops injured in shootout with armed robbers
TWO police homicide detectives were injured and admitted into hospital following a shootout with armed robbers in Cowdray Park, Bulawayo, on Monday.National police spokesperson Assistant Commi...Published: 01 Aug 2023 at 21:52hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
TelOne picks EOS Data for agric platform
TelOne, the State-owned telecommunications company, has picked EOS Data Analytics (EOSDA), a global provider of AI-powered satellite imagery analytics, to provide a platform that allows farmers to mon...Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 05:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF congress to give Mnangagwa mandate
THE Zanu-PF's 7th National People's Congress whose preparations are ongoing is going to endorse and confirm President Mnangagwa as the party's Presidential candidate for next year's harmonised electio...Published: 18 Sep 2022 at 16:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Masisi hail Mnangagwa's stance
BOTSWANA President Mokgwetsi Masisi has hailed his Zimbabwean counterpart, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's resolve to curb stocktheft and spread of animal diseases like foot and mouth along the two cou...Published: 03 Sep 2022 at 19:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Botswana, Mozambique railway line on cards
ZIMBABWE, Botswana and Mozambique are working on plans to establish a railway line to connect the three countries with a gateway to the sea, President Mnangagwa has said.Further, Zimbabwe and ...Published: 03 Sep 2022 at 19:11hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
RG's Office frustrating urban voters, claims CCC
THE opposition Citizens Coalitions for Change (CCC) yesterday accused the Registrar-General (RG)'s Office of deliberately frustrating urban voters by taking long to issue national identity cards...Published: 02 Sep 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Botswana amplifies call for Zimbabwe sanctions removal
LLEGAL sanctions imposed by Western countries on Zimbabwe are not only affecting Zimbabweans but the whole Southern African Development Community region and their removal will ensure economic growth, ...Published: 02 Sep 2022 at 06:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Botswana President to open Zimbabwe Agric show
BOTSWANA President Mokgweetsi Masisi is expected in the country tomorrow to officially open the 112th Zimbabwe Agricultural Show (ZAS) on Friday, Cabinet announced yesterday. President Masisi, who...Published: 31 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Gweru tenders for refuse collection
GWERU City Council has invited private contractors to collect solid waste in the city's residential suburbs after its refuse tucks proved not up to the task.Five years ago, the local authority...Published: 24 Aug 2022 at 06:47hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland South agric show roars to life
THE 64th edition of Matebeleland South Agricultural Show will run from August 18 to 20 with the major attraction being the artificial insemination programme for cattle breeders.Matebeleland So...Published: 15 Aug 2022 at 06:39hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi in no show
Zanu-PF vice-president Kembo Mohadi, who was supposed to be the guest speaker at Chinhoyi Agricultural Show, failed to turn up last Friday amid reports that Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) support...Published: 08 Aug 2022 at 05:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mohadi snubs agric show amid fears of CCC protest
FORMER State vice president, Kembo Mohadi Friday snubbed the 75th edition of Mashonaland West Agricultural Show 2022 after security details reportedly sniffed an alleged protest plot over his eligibil...Published: 06 Aug 2022 at 17:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Free land, duty-free equipment for science facilities
Government will provide land free of charge to investors who intend to build facilities for innovation, research and development, while equipment and materials for such centres would be imported duty-...Published: 19 Jun 2022 at 10:04hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans to participate in the Zambia Agricultural and Commercial Show
Zambia-Zimbabwe Village is a newly established platform that will create business linkages and opportunities for Zimbabweans and Zambians in a bid to strengthen economic and social relations betwe...Published: 17 Jun 2022 at 12:53hrs | 32 | by Mandla Ndlovu
SA-registered vehicle used in Harare shoot-out recovered
The South African registered VW Polo vehicle used as a first getaway car by two suspected armed robbers who sped off during a shootout at a service station near the Exhibition Park (formerly Harare Ag...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 06:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
CIO imposters to appear in court for fraud
UNDERFIRE Kadoma Show Society (KSS) chairman, Patson Madera (pictured) has been subpoenaed to appear in court this Thursday facing allegations of conniving with two police detectives who masqueraded a...Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Underfunding irks Nyoni
SITHEMBISO Nyoni, the Small-Medium Enterprises (SMEs) minister, is one of Zimbabwe's longest serving Cabinet ministers. But she has the hardest assignment in President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government ...Published: 24 Dec 2021 at 16:40hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora's MDC to take over Bindura Showground
The Douglas Mwonzora MDC led Bindura town council is allegedly in a bid to take over Bindura showground and create commercial stands which they will sell based on partisan nepotism. Showground...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 19:33hrs | | by Lloyd Rabaya
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