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SEEDCO, ZRP warn culprits distributing counterfeit seeds
In the wake of 2024/25 farming season, certified seeds distribution and supply giant, SEEDCO Limited has joined hands with Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to thwart incidences of illegal selling of cou...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:15hrs | 1023 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Where are communities affected by climate change in Zimbabwe's bloated COP29 delegation?
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, is once again the focal point of global climate discussions. ...Published: 13 Nov 2024 at 22:10hrs | 411 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Farm input abusers face blacklist
The government has introduced stringent new measures to curb the theft and abuse of agricultural inputs under the Presidential Input Scheme, as part of its ongoing efforts to improve food security and...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 07:03hrs | 196 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe targets 3,2 million tonnes cereal harvest
The Zimbabwean government has announced an ambitious plan to increase cereal production to over 3.2 million metric tonnes in the 2024/2025 summer season, aiming to significantly surpass the 744,000 me...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:52hrs | 142 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's ZimSat-2 satellite launches
HARARE - Zimbabwe's agricultural landscape, mineral exploration capabilities, and urban planning efforts received a transformative boost yesterday as the country's second earth observation satellite, ...Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:48hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on course to break winter wheat production record
Zimbabwe is poised to set a new winter wheat production record, with farmers having already harvested over 490,000 tonnes this season, a milestone that highlights the nation's agricultural revival in ...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:06hrs | 230 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches second space satellite
Zimbabwe is set to launch its second earth observation satellite, ZimSat-2, on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the nation's growing space program. The satellite will be launched from Vosto...Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:02hrs | 368 | by Staff reporter
High rainfall recorded in Tsholotsho
Zimbabwe received significant rainfall as isolated thunderstorms continue across the country, with the heaviest rainfall recorded in Kariba at 109mm. Other areas that saw substantial rainfall include ...Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:37hrs | 5485 | by Staff reporter
Rains spark optimism for Zimbabwe's planting season
The recent rains across Zimbabwe have brought hope to farmers nationwide, with several regions receiving over 20mm of rainfall, a key marker for initiating the planting season. Notable downpours were ...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 06:26hrs | 190 | by Sgtaff reporter
Fumvudza/ intwasa input scheme in disarray over US$300 million debt to suppliers
A government initiative aimed at providing free access to seed and fertilizer for communal farmers is encountering significant obstacles, as it has been revealed that the state owes suppliers more tha...Published: 30 Oct 2024 at 08:28hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers push for localisation of tobacco beneficiation
The Tobacco Farmers Union Trust (TFUT) is calling for the localisation of tobacco beneficiation to help mitigate losses caused by adverse weather conditions and soaring production costs in Zimbabwe's ...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 07:09hrs | 238 | by Staff reporter
Mutsvangwa speaks on ZANU-PF petrol-bombs; begs food from Canada
ZANU-PF spokesperson, Christopher Mutsvangwa warns perceived criminals who are allegedly launching petrol-bombs amongst party leadership, amid succession tensions and factionalism which have threatene...Published: 21 Oct 2024 at 22:28hrs | 2359 | by Gideon Madzikatidze
Diversify varieties to arrest climate change: Hekhani seeds
Farmers have been urged to use diverse seed varieties during the forthcoming farming season to combat impacts of climate change.Speaking during an interview on the preparedness of seed compani...Published: 16 Oct 2024 at 16:40hrs | 204 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe expects rains 'from November onwards'
Rains are anticipated to begin in Zimbabwe starting in November, with October expected to remain largely dry, according to Climate Minister Sithembiso Nyoni's briefing to the cabinet on Tuesday. Nyoni...Published: 02 Oct 2024 at 09:10hrs | 595 | by Staff reporter
Affordable apartment options in Dubai for Zimbabwean Investors
The Dubai real estate market offers a great chance for Zimbabwean investors looking for reasonably priced apartment choices since it continues to grow and thrive. The most recent figures from Bayut's ...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 20:02hrs | 432 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe aims to become a key blueberry supplier
Zimbabwe is celebrating its recent achievement of gaining access for avocado exports to China, but the country's agricultural sector is witnessing growth in other areas as well, particularly in the bl...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:27hrs | 189 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe govt targets 3,2m tonnes cereals
Zimbabwe's Government has mobilized inputs and resources to achieve a target of 3,274,200 tonnes of grains in the upcoming season, aiming to rebuild food reserves after a difficult harvest last year c...Published: 27 Sep 2024 at 08:16hrs | 112 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Water Crisis: Boreholes will cause more harm than good
This morning, as I watched a news report on the ongoing so-called ‘Presidential Borehole Drilling Scheme', my heart was troubled. Just how sustainable is the drilling of boreholes all over t...Published: 23 Sep 2024 at 18:29hrs | 2365 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rwanda donates maize meal to Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has received a donation of 1,000 tonnes of maize meal from Rwanda as part of the global response to President Mnangagwa's appeal following the El Nino-induced drought that has affected the co...Published: 20 Sep 2024 at 07:54hrs | 395 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's US$3bn begging bowl still 'empty'
Zimbabwe faces a severe challenge in mobilizing sufficient resources to meet its $3 billion humanitarian assistance target aimed at addressing the needs of millions of food-insecure citizens. The coun...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 10:56hrs | 3733 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's farm blows away Masisi
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi was deeply impressed by President Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm, located near Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, describing it as the "Garden of Eden" due to its lush green fields of wh...Published: 19 Aug 2024 at 07:06hrs | 1568 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe eyes US$272 billion global cannabis market
Zimbabwe's favorable climate for cultivating high-quality medicinal and recreational cannabis, combined with appropriate regulations and robust marketing strategies, holds significant economic potenti...Published: 22 Jul 2024 at 07:49hrs | 279 | by Staff reporter
Rwanda donates 1 000t maize to Zimbabwe
Rwanda has donated 1,000 tonnes of maize to Zimbabwe to aid in its fight against the El Nino-induced drought, as announced by Zimbabwe's Foreign Affairs and International Trade Minister, Ambassador Fr...Published: 12 Jul 2024 at 08:11hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Lower growth forecast for Zimbabwe as drought ravages crops
Zimbabwe has adjusted its economic growth forecast downward for 2024 due to severe drought conditions caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, impacting crop yields across the country. Finan...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 08:04hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Embrace nutrition education amongst schools; SIRP appeals
The government should fully embark on implementing nutrition education amongst young learners to realise behavioural changes and sustainable development countrywide, Smallholder Irrigation Revitalisat...Published: 22 Jun 2024 at 21:42hrs | 9 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Mthuli Ncube courts UK investors
Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Mthuli Ncube emphasized the importance of addressing food loss and waste to enhance food and nutrition security, particularly in light ...Published: 15 Jun 2024 at 12:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
The journey of real estate investment trusts in Zimbabwe
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of Zimbabwe's financial markets, real estate investment trusts (REITs) stand as formidable instruments for both capital growth and market participation....Published: 19 May 2024 at 15:39hrs | 26 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
New currency without public confidence won't solve crisis
The government of Zimbabwe through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has launched a new currency, which it calls the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG).We have been here before and it is key to understand i...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:29hrs | | by Mlondolozi Ndlovu
World Bank warns of grim future
Climate change and global warming are no longer buzzwords. They have emerged as clear indicators of an impending crisis that threatens the very fabric of global societies, economies and food systems....Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 10:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Strategic Analysis of Zimbabwe's Monetary Policy and Its Implications on the Real Estate Sector
Introduction The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe unveiled a new monetary policy aimed at stabilizing the country's currency and economy. The policy focuses on ...Published: 07 Apr 2024 at 09:17hrs | 9 | by Dr Bekithemba Mpofu
Mnangagwa declares drought a national disaster
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced a state of emergency due to the ongoing drought gripping Zimbabwe, marking it as the third African nation to do so after Zambia and Malawi.Speaking f...Published: 03 Apr 2024 at 18:15hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Early deep ploughing now a prerequisite for better yields, tobacco farmers urged
Mashonaland Central province senior agronomist Lazarus Gatawa has urged tobacco farmers to do early deep ploughing on the land and seedbed sites the...Published: 02 Apr 2024 at 06:48hrs | 8 | by Simbarashe Sithole
UNDP implementing 21 new irrigation schemes to minimize El Nino effects
March 25th, Harare, Zimbabwe - Benefiting over 2,180 households in rural Zimbabwe, UNDP is partnering with the Ministry of Agriculture to implement 'Building Climate Resilience of Vulnerable Agricultu...Published: 27 Mar 2024 at 08:47hrs | 72 | by Agencies
Zimbabwe govt currently distributing food relief to vulnerable households
Public Service Labour and Social Welfare Minister, July Moyo yesterday said the government is currently distributing food relief to vulnerable households faced with low grain yields during the drought...Published: 26 Mar 2024 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe, Russia vow to strengthen ties
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has said Zimbabwe is realising the fruits of its relations with Russia, a global powerhouse in maize, wheat and fertiliser production which significantly contributes to world...Published: 21 Mar 2024 at 08:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
When the Rains Forget Their Path: Climate Change Through Zimbabwean Eyes
In the land where the baobab trees stretch their ancient limbs towards the heavens and the mighty Zambezi carves its way through the savannah, a silent upheaval is underway. Zimbabwe, a country rich i...Published: 19 Mar 2024 at 20:34hrs | 9 | by Kumbirai Thierry Nhamo
Zimbabwe millers to import 1,1 million tonnes of maize
Private businesses under the Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe will import up to 1,1 million tonnes of maize between now and March next year to augment Government efforts to ensure availability of...Published: 28 Feb 2024 at 06:25hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Farmers expect decent harvest
FARMERS are now expecting to get a decent harvest following the weakening of the El Nino phenomenon which was expected to cause severe drought in most parts of Southern Africa including Zimbabwe....Published: 16 Jan 2024 at 04:39hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tobacco output to dip as registered growers decline by 24%
The registered count of tobacco growers has seen a notable decrease of 24% compared to the corresponding period last year, indicating a potential reduction in yields for the upcoming season.To...Published: 13 Jan 2024 at 06:52hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Tobacco Stakeholders urged to come up with a pension scheme
Agronomy expert Lazarus Gatawa has urged stakeholders in the tobacco industry to consider putting in place a special pension scheme for tobacco farmers.Gatawa, who is a tobacco senior agronomi...Published: 12 Jan 2024 at 21:01hrs | 14 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Matebeleland farmers welcome cloud seeding, heavy rains loom
FARMERS have welcomed the Government's cloud-seeding programme to induce more rains saying the intervention is critical as they are desperate to boost production amid an El Nino season that is charact...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:33hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
WFP planning to feed 270,000 hungry Zimbabweans
The World Food Programme is planning to feed 270,000 hungry Zimbabweans over the next three months, an official said on Friday, as the country braces for a poor harvest due to an El Nino-induced droug...Published: 06 Jan 2024 at 09:47hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe farmers advised to replant failed crops
DRY land farmers should consider replanting after their initial crop suffered from moisture stress due to the prolonged dry spell between November and December.Weather projections indicate tha...Published: 04 Jan 2024 at 05:54hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu lauds Zanu-PF 2023 successes
Zanu-PF Secretary General Dr Obert Mpofu has lauded the party's achievements in 2023, including its victory in the harmonised elections held in August 23, despite facing numerous challenges from its d...Published: 01 Jan 2024 at 08:04hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mwonzora demands equitable food aid distribution from govt
The president of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), Douglas Mwonzora, has urged the government to ensure an equitable distribution of food aid and take measures to address the impact...Published: 26 Dec 2023 at 09:09hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe forecasts huge grain deficit in 2024 amid El Nino drought
Zimbabwe's staple maize harvest is expected to halve to 1.1 million tons in 2024 due to an El Nino-induced drought, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube said on Wednesday, flagging a huge grain deficit that ...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu storms GMB depot
ZANU-PF Secretary-General, Dr Obert Mpofu, stormed the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) Lupane depot last Thursday after learning that three truckloads with Presidential inputs had been parked there for ab...Published: 04 Dec 2023 at 04:45hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's economic crisis threatens budding blueberry sector
Zimbabwe's blueberry production, one of the country's fastest-growing crops, is under threat from a currency crisis and high borrowing costs, an industry body said.Global consumption of the bl...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 18:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Innovative Ventures: Investing in Startups and High-Yield Bonds
High-risk investments often bear a striking resemblance to the world of casinos—a realm filled with the allure of great rewards and the ever-present risk of substantial losses. In this article, we'l...Published: 27 Nov 2023 at 12:32hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter
Who can Chamisa send to meet SADC presidents in the current crop of MPs?
I agree with you, the name CCC is gone, but the support remains, but that too is becoming demoralised with the lack of action to protect the votes.Nelson Chamisa is the most popular politician...Published: 09 Nov 2023 at 21:27hrs | 9 | by Hopewell Chin'ono
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