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Villager dies after losing 37 cattle to January disease
A villager from Senkwasi in Zhombe, Midlands Province, has tragically died from high blood pressure after losing 37 head of cattle to January disease, a tick-borne infection that continues to wreak ha...Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:05hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
What triggered the call for the failed 31 March 'uprising' in Zimbabwe?
The old-age wisdom that facts are stubborn came alive last week after social media platforms and sections of the mainstream media went into a frenzy with sensational claims that the Parliament of Zimb...Published: 15 Apr 2025 at 18:22hrs | 2797 | by Jonathan Moyo
Zimbabwe ministry warns cattle farmers of deadly January disease outbreak
The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development has issued a stern warning to cattle farmers across Zimbabwe following an outbreak of the deadly January disease, also known...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:05hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter
Food security is part of governance: Zinyengerere
Mhondoro-Mubayira ward 27 councillor, Maxwell Zinyengerere has announced that food security complements local governance and therefore leaders should strive to make sure their subjects do not starve....Published: 24 Oct 2024 at 12:14hrs | 137 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Zim Vet targets 100k semen to boost national herd
In their efforts to increase national herd and improve genetics of local populations (cattle) through breeding, Zimbabwe Directorate of Veterinary Services' 2024 to 2025 upcoming bulling season is tar...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 18:09hrs | 222 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Wise farmers prepare land before the rains
The advent of Chinehasha Irrigation Scheme initiative that has seen 'boots on the ground' is a good omen for the locale and its environs. Our young farmers have the experience, zealousne...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:25hrs | 628 | by Thomas Murisa
89 cattle die daily in Matebeleland South
The Department of Veterinary Services has sounded the alarm over a drastic surge in cattle deaths in Matebeleland South, attributing the sharp increase to the deadly January disease. Daily mortality r...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:55hrs | 184 | by Staff reporter
Fresh fruits can be dried and get served at much time later
The last farming season was a fiasco, poor rainfall pattern translating to little or no harvest to write home about. The Elnino weather phenomenon wrecked havoc with crops especially grains, leaving f...Published: 31 Jul 2024 at 20:44hrs | 467 | by Thomas Murisa Chinehasha
Cattle destocking frenzy in motion
A cattle destocking frenzy is in motion with a number of abattoirs getting an overwhelming supply of cattle, resulting in some suspending slaughtering as farmers have started laying off stock in...Published: 24 Mar 2024 at 14:58hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Over 50 cattle destroyed for illegal movement
THE Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development is intensifying its call for farmers to refrain from illegally moving livestock without proper documentation. The co...Published: 25 Feb 2024 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Thief forced to eat raw, unplucked chicken
A MAN from Pumula suburb in Bulawayo will forever rue his love for chicken when a vigilante group in the neighbourhood forced him to eat the raw meat of the bird that he had been caught stealing....Published: 20 Jan 2024 at 16:57hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Tick-borne diseases hit Matebeleland North
Matebeleland North has been hit by an outbreak of tick-borne diseases with veterinary authorities saying 276 cattle succumbed to the diseases from 525 cases recorded in the province since January....Published: 28 Nov 2023 at 05:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
13 distressed Zimbabwe firms rescued
Testifying to its commitment to tangible deliverables aimed at transforming the livelihoods of the people, the Second Republic, under the stewardship of President Mnangagwa, has resuscitated 13 previo...Published: 11 May 2023 at 05:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Illegally moved cattle to be destroyed
THE Matabeleland South Veterinary Department has been ordered to destroy six cattle that were illegally moved from Huntley, a January disease-infected area in Insiza to Avoca in the same district....Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cattle sales still banned at ZITF
GOVERNMENT has said there will be no cattle sales at the Bulawayo Agricultural Society's (BAS) pens located within the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) showgrounds.The move is part of ...Published: 26 Apr 2023 at 06:16hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga meets State entities
Fostering rapid economic growth towards the attainment of an empowered upper middle-income economy by 2030, demands that everyone including State entities, play their part, Vice President Constantino ...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiefs to fine farmers for not dipping cattle
TRADITIONAL leaders have been urged to penalise farmers who are not bringing their cattle for dipping as this is hindering Government's efforts to fight the January disease.In a speech read on...Published: 16 Mar 2023 at 07:14hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Minister orders auction of all stray cattle
DEPUTY Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Davis Marapira has directed local authorities to impound and auction all stray cattle as part of efforts to curb the sprea...Published: 09 Mar 2023 at 05:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
We need tractors for profitable farming
The Belarus Zimbabwe Agricultural Mechanization Equipment Program has come at the right time. Kudos to His Excellency Comrade President ED Mnangagwa for a pro-people visionary leadership....Published: 19 Feb 2023 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by ThomasTondo Murisa
Theileriosis kills hundreds of cattle in Matabeleland South
A widow and farmer Mrs Thulani Mpofu is left with only an empty kraal and cattle bells after Theileriosis, which has claimed hundreds of cattle in Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, and the...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 07:41hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Govt declares quarantine... sends chemicals to contain disease
A widow and farmer Mrs Thulani Mpofu is left with only an empty kraal and cattle bells after Theileriosis, which has claimed hundreds of cattle in Insiza District, Matabeleland South Province, and the...Published: 01 Feb 2023 at 00:01hrs | 66 | by Staff Reporter
Fort Rixon cattle carnage: Ward records 262 deaths in 1 month
A 65-year-old Fort Rixon widow has so far lost more than 50 cattle as the dreaded theileriosis, commonly known as January disease, has ravaged through the area leaving peasants and small scale farmers...Published: 22 Jan 2023 at 08:12hrs | 56 | by Staff Reporter
Beware of fake livestock vaccines, govt warns
THE Department of Veterinary Services has warned farmers not to buy livestock vaccines from unlicensed dealers, saying most of their products were fake.The department's chief director, Josphat...Published: 09 Dec 2022 at 05:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fight against tick-borne diseases intensifies
THE fight against tick-borne related diseases has been escalated following the launch of the national tick-borne disease control strategy and the refurbishment of a laboratory for the production...Published: 04 Mar 2022 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prosecution for farmers with undipped cattle
FARMERS who do not comply with the recommended dipping programmes face arrest and prosecution amid reports that cattle in Matabeleland South province are at risk of January disease that was detected l...Published: 24 Feb 2022 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Vet Dept issues tick-borne diseases warning
Communal farmers are advised to religious take their cattle for dipping in order to control tick borne diseases.This comes after a number of cattle died in Guruve in the past two weeks....Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prospects of a meaty Xmas diminishing fast
To most villagers of Ward 3 in Chiweshe, Mash Central, all prospects of a 'meaty' festive season are diminishing fast. After the Provincial herd was obliterated by January Disease a few months ago, ch...Published: 24 Nov 2021 at 13:51hrs | 14 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
The rains are here but no cattle
The Heavens have signalled intention to unleash copious rains on the land. A blessed part of native Africa that we call home, the land of Ophie where gold has become emblematic and a second name. ...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 15:25hrs | 2 | by Thomas Murisa
Mnangagwa's State of the Nation address
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa delivered a State of the Nation Address and officially opened the Fourth Session of the Ninth Parliament of Zimbabwe yesterday. He tackled a wide r...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 06:27hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants Zimbabweans to buy locally produced goods
ZIMBABWEANS should buy locally manufactured products given the significant growth of the manufacturing sector that has seen an increase in capacity utilisation and ease of doing business anchored by t...Published: 08 Oct 2021 at 06:26hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Govt sets up farm mechanisation hubs
The GOVERNMENT has begun setting up provincial farm mechanisation hubs to provide tillage, harvesting and logistics support to farmers during the 2021/2022 summer cropping season.The Agricultu...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:34hrs | | by Staff reporter
Farmers need tractors, cattle have died
My rather heavy footsteps did not jolt the old farmer out of his deep thought, head rested on his bony knees, sort of mind comatose. The man was 'lost' in great thinking, pondering how he would tackle...Published: 28 Jul 2021 at 19:16hrs | 3 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Tick-borne disease ravages livestock
SCORES of families in Masvingo province are losing their livestock daily due to an outbreak of a tick-borne disease suspected to be January disease or theileriosis.Villagers who spoke to Stand...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lumpy skin ravages Matabeleland livestock
WIDESPREAD cases of the lumpy skin disease have been reported in Matabeleland South and North provinces which has resulted in the death of livestock especially cattle.Lumpy skin is a viral dis...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:15hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Free tick grease scheme
THE tick grease programme launched last year under the Presidential Inputs Scheme to benefit one million households seems to be going on well, with many farmers collecting their share. But this noble ...Published: 09 Mar 2021 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Desperate villagers sell cattle for US$50 as disease bites
SOME desperate villagers in Chiweshe are selling cattle for as low as US$50 as a result of the outbreak of Theileriosis, or January Disease, a tick-borne infection that has claimed hundreds of cattle ...Published: 28 Feb 2021 at 07:13hrs | 30 | by Staff Reporter
Hundreds of cattle die under new wave of January disease
A new wave of theileriosis also known as January disease is killing hundreds of cattle in Masvingo Province, leaving many farmers with nothing, a survey by The Mirror has shown.Provincia...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 07:20hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
January disease wreaks havoc in Mashonaland West
FARMERS in Mashonaland West province reportedly lost over 1 000 cattle last month due to an outbreak of Theileriosis also known as the January disease, NewsDay reported.Chief director of lives...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 06:27hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Uninspected meat floods butcheries
Some farmers and butchers are selling condemned meat from livestock affected by diseases such as January disease and anthrax, instead of burning the carcasses. Although cases of tick-borne diseases ar...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 06:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe is back to cattle country status
LIVESTOCK, especially cattle, play a critical role in the sustenance of most rural communities and commercial farmers in Zimbabwe and across Africa. Traditionally a symbol of wealth and a way ...Published: 03 Feb 2021 at 06:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe economy to contract by 18%, claims Biti
FORMER Finance minister Tendai Biti has claimed that Zimbabwe's economy could contract by up to 18% due to the biting effects of the COVid-19 pandemic.In an interview with NewsDay yesterday, B...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 07:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mohadi to launch Presidential Teak Grease Programme in Gwanda
A TOTAL of one million households are set to benefit under the Presidential Tick Grease Programme aimed at capacitating 4 000 dip tanks across the country.Under the same programme, the Governm...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe prisoners to enjoy more rights
Cabinet on Tuesday approved changes to the Prisons Act in a move that that will see prisoners being accorded constitutional rights they deserve in line with international norms and standards. ...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 06:49hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Butcheries sell infected meat
A RARE tick-borne disease (atheileriosis) is killing cattle at an alarming rate in Mutare district with some unscrupulous elements reportedly selling the carcases to butchery operators at give away pr...Published: 08 Feb 2019 at 11:07hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chief Justice Luke Malaba & Justice Chigumba to blame for the current state of affairs in Zimbabwe
In one of my pieces, I told president ED Mnangagwa that his days were numbered and that January 2019 was going to be the beginning of the end of his short dynasty. It is true that Justice Chigumba sto...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 10:56hrs | 3 | by Don Chigumba
President ED It's a Devilish Move to go to Davos
If you divide $2,5 million with 80 Members of Parliament you will get $31,250. It means that, if ED is not going to Davos via other four countries to attend an economic forum between 22-25 January 201...Published: 13 Jan 2019 at 10:30hrs | 1 | by Don Chigumba
Beef cattle calendar guideline
Beef cattle calendar guidelineJANUARYEnd of bulling for mature cows on 31 JanuaryDe- worm all stock above six months against liverfluke in problem areasDe –worm against roundworms in...Published: 30 Aug 2018 at 16:03hrs | 335 | by Staff reporter
January disease victims in limbo
SCORES of farmers in Mashonaland East who lost their entire herds to January disease have appealed to government for assistance with farming machinery as the summer cropping season approaches....Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
January disease kills 2 000 cattle
At least2 000 cattle have died of January disease, also known as Theileriosis - a tick-borne disease common between December and March - with Government is urging farmers to intensify dipping of their...Published: 30 Jan 2018 at 05:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Ginimbi offers latest iPhone to best mimic
Flamboyant businessman Genius "Ginimbi" Kadungure who caused a stir on social media through a video of him showing off his brand new Bentley said he was unapologetic about his lifestyle.Ginimb...Published: 18 Jan 2018 at 07:34hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
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