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Baboon menace rocks Pumula South residents
Residents of Pumula South's Phase 3 in Ward 17 are raising alarm over a growing population of baboons that has disrupted their lives, caused property damage, and endangered their safety. The animals a...Published: 01 Dec 2024 at 08:51hrs | 168 | by Staff reporter
Whizkid lights up Zimbabwe varsity graduation
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, in his role as Chancellor of all State Universities, presided over Gwanda State University's (GSU) third graduation ceremony yesterday, where he capped 126 graduates at t...Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:49hrs | 583 | by Staff reporter
South Africa apex court reverses GMO approval
After an arduous nine-year legal battle, a full bench of the supreme court of appeal (SCA) has set aside the commercial approval of a drought-tolerant genetically modified (GM) variety of maize....Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 10:44hrs | 1865 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF chicken project official defrauds Bulawayo residents
A Bulawayo man, Philton Madlala Mguni, 66, has been accused of defrauding unsuspecting residents under the guise of being a Zanu-PF organiser for a women's chicken project. Mguni appeared bef...Published: 28 Sep 2024 at 12:16hrs | 670 | by Staff reporter
Matinyarare's 'Innscor has destroyed the taste of Zim food' comments cause consternation
If Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)-listed food giant Innscor was hoping to avoid press scrutiny, it could hardly have chosen a more self-destructive path than seeking a gag order against journalist Rute...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 21:20hrs | 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 | 2 | by Staff reporter
Are Zimbabwe roads safe?
It is, indeed, the silly season, so silly that even the simplest of promises are used to secure votes.In this episode, some politicians have promised to "drive" their way to victory.Fo...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 07:34hrs | 9 | by Jairos Saunyama
US$1,5m biscuit plant opens in Bulawayo
AGRO-PROCESSING factory, Flynote Investments Private Limited, has channelled more than US$1,5 million towards the establishment of new biscuit and stockfeed manufacturing units.Flynote Investm...Published: 30 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tips on rearing broilers
When you intend to start a poultry project, sometimes budget constraints may be very discouraging . That is not an excuse to shelve the project though. To cut on production costs, you can substitute a...Published: 19 Nov 2022 at 06:25hrs | 3 | by @Jamwanda2
Zesa fault knocks suburbs off grid
SEVERAL western suburbs in Bulawayo have gone for four days without power supplies, which is suspected to be a result of a technical fault at sub-stations.Affected suburbs include Njube, Pumul...Published: 17 Nov 2022 at 05:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Farmers in Umzingwane bemoan lack of agricultural products outlets
FARMERS in Umzingwane District, Matabeleland South Province, have bemoaned lack of agricultural products outlets close to them, stating that they were parting with a lot of money travelling to get agr...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 10:57hrs | 8 | by Staff Reporter
The changing landscape of Makokoba suburb
MAKOKOBA, the oldest township and the first black African suburb in the City of Queens and Kings was named after the actions of one Mr Fallon, the native commissioner at the time, who used to walk aro...Published: 30 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
UK-based couple set up massive poultry project in rural Tsholotsho
A UNITED Kingdom (UK) based couple has invested back home through establishing a massive poultry project in rural Tsholotsho, Matabeleland North, as it believes that there are plenty of business oppor...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
High temperatures affect poultry production
The high temperatures felt throughout the country have been killing chickens in many backyard fowl runs in rural and urban areas. Many people have over the years started rearing broiler chicke...Published: 11 Nov 2021 at 06:20hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Armed robber shot dead
A suspected armed robber, who was part of an eight-man gang that raided a mine in Zvishavane, was early yesterday shot dead in gunfire exchange with the police. The armed robber was identified...Published: 23 Aug 2021 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe gets light showers
Some parts of the country received showers yesterday amid indications that cloudy conditions and isolated showers are expected over Manicaland and Mashonaland East today.Yesterday, Harare Metr...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Scattered rains expected tomorrow
Rain showers are expected over the eastern parts of the country tomorrow while the rest of the country should be mostly sunny and cold in the morning.In an update, the Meteorological Services ...Published: 01 Jun 2021 at 18:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cold spell expected to continue in some areas
THE cold spell that was experienced during the past few days was caused by rainfall patterns in Botswana which came through Matabeleland and spread to different parts of the country. Temperatu...Published: 04 May 2021 at 06:18hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe heightens surveillance against Avian influenza
THE Department of Veterinary Services has advised poultry farmers to tighten bio-security and maintain proper disinfection to curb any potential spread of the avian influenza into the country. ...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chicken products prices to soar
PRICES of chicken products are set to spike in the coming month, as the government is yet to renew a piece of legislation that suspended import duty on fertilised poultry eggs for hatching.Sta...Published: 26 Mar 2021 at 05:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Stockfeed prices surge 886%
THE cost of procuring raw materials for manufacturing stockfeed rocketed by 886% in 2020 after maize prices rose threefold during the period, according to the stockfeed Manufacturers Association (SMA)...Published: 14 Mar 2021 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Young agri-entrepreneur shines in rural Zimbabwe
While agriculture forms an integral part of Zimbabwe's economy, many young people still think of it as back-breaking labour that offers little economic benefit.However, things are slowly chang...Published: 26 Jan 2021 at 07:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Stockfeeds shortage hits the market
A SHORTAGE of stockfeeds has hit the market, with poultry farmers going from one supplier to another in search of the major input for their business.This comes at a time the country is faced with ...Published: 13 Jan 2021 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gwanda villagers form livestock production company
GROUP of villagers in Gwanda North, Matabeleland South have formed a company, which is largely into livestock production, in a bid to economically empower themselves and develop their community....Published: 12 Dec 2020 at 06:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Fresh details on land scam
Top officials at Rural District Councils (RDC) are conniving with village heads in the illegal sale of State land especially in peri-urban areas across the country, prejudicing the government of milli...Published: 19 Nov 2020 at 21:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Keep some for the rainy day
Everyone has heard of that proverbial 'rainy day', a piece of advice from time forever. Wise words indeed, putting something aside for the rainy day. In these days of economic uncertainty, if ...Published: 11 Oct 2020 at 09:55hrs | 1 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa
Day-old chicks in short supply
A serious shortage of broiler day-old chicks has dogged the market with farmers spending nights at the retailers' premises to buy the chicks.With the easing of COVID-19-induced lockdown restri...Published: 30 Sep 2020 at 07:29hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Day-old chicks demand spikes
THE demand for day-old chicks is on the rise and the Livestock and Meat Advisory Council (LMAC) is advocating for the importation of hatching eggs to boost supply ahead of the festive season. ...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
Realizing your dreams in the age of austerity
Zimbabwe's 2019 National Budget Statement, which was presented under the theme "Austerity for Prosperity," is generally aimed at correcting the fiscal imbalance that is mainly responsible for high inf...Published: 25 Apr 2019 at 08:59hrs | | by Mapozho Saruchera
Prison officer 'steals' from cops, arrested
A KEZI-based prison officer has been arrested for allegedly stealing electrical gadgets and a chicken belonging to police officers at Kezi Police Station. Welcome Ncube (28) was not asked to p...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 06:14hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
KFC spreads US$150m wings in Zimbabwe
South African giant Chicken Bird Holdings (CBH), the owners of fast-food Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) franchise in the country, have committed to invest US$150 million in Zimbabwe's agricultural secto...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 08:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
A tale of a school teacher
I felt a sharp weakness on my knees coupled with an excruciating pain in the stomach as blood oozes from my eleven year old pupil's face. Tinashe lied still on the cold floor of the classroom as the s...Published: 17 Jan 2019 at 14:53hrs | 1 | by Virimayi Chidembo
More feathers fly in fake chicks scam
THE "fake broiler chicks" saga that recently rocked Bulawayo has hit another high amid revelations that the alleged fraudsters were also painting the chicks in question with red and black oxide before...Published: 07 Dec 2018 at 13:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Hamara injects $5m hatchery expansion project
ONE of the country's leading poultry inputs suppliers, Hamara Chicks has invested about $5 million for the expansion of its day-old chick hatchery as it moves to satisfy market demand.Hamara C...Published: 28 Oct 2018 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
South African prostitute nabbed for stealing in Zimbabwe
A South African prostitute based in Guruve was dragged to the magistrate court today for allegedly stealing two chickens.Juliet Imbova aka muchina pleaded not guilty to the charge and was rema...Published: 25 Oct 2018 at 11:44hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Free range chicken breeder eyes Asian market
BULAWAYO-BASED women and girl child empowering non-governmental organisation, Upfumi Kumadzimai-Inotho Kubomama is working on embarking on an extensive free range chicken breeding project as it moves ...Published: 22 Jul 2018 at 10:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Day-old chicks shortage hits industry
THE production of hatching eggs in Zimbabwe is projected to remain depressed until the last quarter of this year, necessitating the continued high dependence on imports to satisfy demand for day-old c...Published: 10 Jun 2018 at 09:40hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chicks deal goes sour
A LOCAL poultry distributor, who allegedly duped his client and delivered road runner chicks instead of broilers after pocketing $2 700, has been arraigned before the courts.Joseph Maronga (44...Published: 02 May 2018 at 06:51hrs | | by Staff reporter
Command Livestock registration begins
THE Government has started registering farmers under the Special Livestock, Fisheries and Wildlife Programme.Agriculture, Lands and Rural Resettlement Deputy Minister Davis Marapira confirmed ...Published: 08 Apr 2018 at 09:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mbuya Sauti's marriage on the rocks
The couple treated neighbours and passersby to a public drama in the populous Sakubva high density suburb last Thursday morning with Mabhiza wanting to move out after he was taken to task for failing ...Published: 15 Mar 2018 at 08:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Let's start with chicken economics Mr President
Today marks the beginning of a new year, putting an end to what has been a politically dramatic and historical year in Zimbabwe. Former President Robert Mugabe is gone allowing the country to forge a ...Published: 01 Jan 2018 at 09:23hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
Command livestock programme launched
The government has launched the US$432 million command livestock, fisheries and wildlife programme that is set to create 200 000 jobs.Livestock farmers will receive a major production boost fo...Published: 21 Dec 2017 at 16:22hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
CIO spy's appetite for Maleme farm still on
Central Intelligence Organization operative Rodney Mashingaidze is alleged to have parcelled out one hundred dollars each to some village heads so that they mobilize villagers stage a demonstration at...Published: 12 Dec 2017 at 12:56hrs | 1 | by Benson Mume
Open Letter to Chiwenga: What was happening in Zimbabwe Police behind closed doors
Please let this reach the Commander ZDF General Chiwenga without fail and ask the Commander Police CGP Chihuri the followingWhat was happening in Pol...Published: 23 Nov 2017 at 11:05hrs | 1 | by concerned Junior Police Officers
Two court officials up for abuse of office
TWO Rusape-based court officials allegedly duped relatives of an accused person of money and goods after promising them that they had the capacity to release him from custody. The two, Oliver ...Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 09:25hrs | | by Straff Reporter
Zanu PF women 'steal' Grace Mugabe chicks
ZANU PF Mashonaland women's league members yesterday besieged the party's provincial offices in Chinhoyi accusing their leaders of stealing broiler chicks donated to various women's empowerment groups...Published: 31 Oct 2017 at 11:07hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Poultry industry on the rebound
THE poultry industry appears to be on the rebound following challenges posed by the outbreak of the Avian Influenza.A report last week said the disease reduced to critical levels the supply of day...Published: 22 Oct 2017 at 13:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
The perils of being a side-chic, gun totting wife walks in on me and her hubby
Years ago I was in a serious relationship with some guy who decided to go to the UK leaving me here in Jhb. I was so sad and lonely.Everyone around me ubenomuntu wakhe and I decided to look for someon...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 21:38hrs | 6 | by Nobuhle Virgie
Zimbabwe is happy, Cdes
Dear Cabinet and Politburo membersCOMRADES, following the success of the youth interface rallies that we are now winding up, I suggest we move to mothers' interface rallies, then to fathers' i...Published: 08 Oct 2017 at 16:38hrs | | by CZ
How Zipra commander Ndlovu lost his eyesight
THIS week we round-up our interview with former Zipra adjutant-general and later on chief of technical engineering Jeffery Ndlovu pseudonym Kenny Murwiri. In the past three weeks Ndlovu has spoken abo...Published: 03 Sep 2017 at 10:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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