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Mnangagwa rewards Nduna
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed former Zanu-PF legislator Dexter Nduna to spearhead resource mobilisation efforts for the ruling party, focusing on sectors such as mining, agriculture, and ...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 10:28hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
John Nkomo's son loses 42 cattle
THE late Vice President John Landa Nkomo's son, Mr Jabulani Nkomo, lost a herd of 42 cattle in a suspected cattle rustling syndicate involving his two former workers who are now on the run.The...Published: 27 Feb 2024 at 03:05hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa dangles promises to restless youths
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday pledged empowerment opportunities to youths, but groups representing the restless young population immediately thumbed their noses at the promises saying the pov...Published: 22 Feb 2024 at 04:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa pledges financial support for Gwanda varsity
President Mnangagwa who yesterday presided over the second graduation ceremony of Gwanda State University (GSU), one of the country's youngest universities, promised to provide more funding for the de...Published: 18 Nov 2023 at 09:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo businessman sues SA investor over 108 cattle 'swindle'
A BULAWAYO businessman has taken a South Africa-based investor Mr Louis Le Roux to court for allegedly fraudulently selling his 108 cattle worth over US$42 000 without his knowledge.Mr Le Roux...Published: 11 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
LSU vice-chancellor Pardon Kuipa sucked in cattle procurement scandal
LUPANE State University (LSU) vice-chancellor Pardon Kuipa has been fingered in a procurement scandal following revelations that the university purchased cattle at an inflated price and only a few wer...Published: 10 Sep 2023 at 18:55hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's Zanu-PF busses thousand to Cowdry park rally
UNPRECEDENTED scenes were witnessed yesterday as thousands of people from all walks of life swarmed an open space near Mkhithika Primary School in Cowdray Park suburb, Bulawayo where President Mnangag...Published: 03 Aug 2023 at 06:44hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Suspected cattle rustler arrested in Esigodini
A MAN from Esigodini suspected to be part of a cattle rustling syndicate was arrested last week after over 18 cattle were reportedly stolen by the suspect now in police custody.One of the vill...Published: 24 Jul 2023 at 06:48hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dexter Nduna showers ED with 65 beasts
CHEGUTU West MP Dexter Nduna (Zanu-PF) donated 60 heifers and five bulls to President Emmerson Mnangagwa in Mashonaland West province on Saturday.The donation was made in Magunje, where Mnanga...Published: 10 Jul 2023 at 07:21hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Mnangangwa's full speech at yesterday's Bulilima rally
WHEN Jesus was born the three wise men came from the East, Zanu-PF has wise men, they are the chosen ones who were instructed by Jehovah to fight this war of liberating the country.You who are...Published: 02 Jul 2023 at 07:42hrs | 12 | by Dambudzo Mnangagwa
Furoe over Mnangagwa's $100 gift
The Binga community could not hide their disappointment with President Emmerson Mnangagwa after he donated only US$100 to newly installed Binga chief, Grey Sikalelu Muleya.He was installed on ...Published: 04 Jun 2023 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chaos as Insiza North MP Farai Taruvinga is embroiled in a scandalous 66 cows soccer tournament
Controversial ZANU PF Insiza North Member of Parliament Farai Taruvinga has been embroiled in a US$60 000 controversial soccer tournament which has caused members of the constituency to go up in...Published: 04 Jan 2023 at 19:03hrs | 8 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Deathbed confession leads to arrest of suspect
A suspected cattle thief from Somnene Plot in Plumtree, Matabeleland South province, was arrested in a dramatic fashion after his accomplice made a stunning confession on his deathbed. Before he died,...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bona wins Mugabe reburial case
HIGH Court judges of appeal on Thursday ruled in favour of the late former President Robert Mugabe's children who are challenging the exhumation of their father's remains for re-burial at the National...Published: 14 May 2022 at 06:17hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo, Matabeleland North youths receive Mnangagwa's heifers
BULAWAYO and Matabeleland North youths yesterday received heifers donated by President Mnangagwa under the Presidential Heifer Pass-on Scheme.Last month, President Mnangagwa launched the Provi...Published: 15 Feb 2022 at 05:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa rallies Zanu-PF
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has rallied Zanu-PF to wrest vacant Parliamentary and Local Authority seats from opposition parties in by-elections slated for March and subsequently harmonised elections in 2023, ...Published: 16 Jan 2022 at 08:53hrs | | by Staff reporter
Government intensifies allocation of land to youths
GOVERNMENT has intensified the allocation of land to youths under the 20 percent quota system to enable them to venture into various farming projects, the Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Wa...Published: 10 Jan 2022 at 05:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to launch youth livestock scheme
President Mnangagwa is expected to launch a youth livestock scheme in Kwekwe this Friday.Before the launch, President Mnangagwa is expected to lead a clean-up campaign in the city centre....Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 19:28hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Democracy, development and our village neighbour
A FORTNIGHT ago, I wrote about how and why African countries need to review the current practice of democracy. I argued that the current format is not fit for poor societies because it is prone to man...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:22hrs | | by Tapiwa Gomo
Kudakwashe Tagwirei, a champion of black empowerment
Business mogul Kudakwashe Tagwirei remains a champion of black empowerment. I am an ardent follower Tagwirei's business ventures and empowerment initiatives. His Command Agriculture scheme has benefit...Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:55hrs | 8 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo
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 | 1 | by Thomas Murisa
Sikhosana-Village clown to stardom
He wakes up at 3AM every day and cycles 70KMs to see the progress at his new home. He makes numerous pit stops — it takes about five to six hours to-and-from his homestead in Gwamba Village in Nkayi...Published: 09 Oct 2021 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa ally Tagwirei donates US$5,5m to govt
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's ally, Kudakwashe Tagwirei's Sakunda Holdings yesterday donated US$5,5 million in cash and equipment to government to help improve people's livelihoods during the COVID-1...Published: 17 Jul 2021 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter
Sakunda donates 5 million to Government
Sakunda Holdings has donated US $5,5 million in cash and equipment to Government as the private company seeks to complement President Mnangagwa's efforts in improving people's livelihoods in light of ...Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 17:22hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe records $9,8bn budget surplus
ZIMBABWE recorded a budget surplus amounting to $9,8 billion in the first quarter of 2021 on the back of continued fiscal consolidation measures and sustained macro-economic stability, Finance and Eco...Published: 08 Jun 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's wife officially opens female prison
Zimbabwe made history yesterday by being the first country in SADC to open a female open prison.The open prison gives credence to Zimbabwe's drive to modernise prison and correctional services...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's family vows to challenge exhumation ruling
LATE former president Robert Mugabe's nephew, Leo Mugabe says the family of the once fierce ruler will challenge the ruling by a Zvimba traditional chief to have his uncle's remains exhumed and reburi...Published: 25 May 2021 at 13:28hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Milk shortages hit Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has been hit by a serious milk shortage, with dairy farmers citing viability challenges emanating from poor producer prices, it has emerged. Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers (ZADF) chair...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
A product of Rhodesia's cattle improvement scheme
In the early 1940's in Southern Rhodesia (present-day Zimbabwe) the Government was promoting a cattle improvement scheme whereby bulls from imported European breeds were made available to the indigeno...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 22:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Do cattle outnumber people in Botswana?
If Botswana's cows got their act together they could have ousted President Ian Khama in the election, South African comedian Loyiso Gola joked."There are more cows than people in Botswana, if ...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 08:18hrs | | by africacheck
Cont Mhlanga forgives all those he wanted to sue
KEYONA TV chairperson, Cont Mhlanga who last year threatened to sue all those who made claims on social media that their television station was awarded a licence because of his affiliation to Zanu-PF,...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 07:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Lightning kills 15 cattle
A 36-YEAR-OlD Beatrice farmer was on Christmas Day left counting his losses after a bolt of lightning struck and killed his 15 cattle.Mashonaland East provincial police spokesperson Inspector ...Published: 27 Dec 2020 at 08:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cont Mhlanga threatens to sue
KeYona TV chairperson, Cont Mhlanga is fuming and has threatened to sue all those who made claims on social media that their television station was awarded a licence because of his affiliation to Zanu...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Farmers count losses as cattle die
VILLAGERS in some parts of the Midlands Province have started counting their losses following the death of more than 75 cattle in the past two months due to lack of pastures and water. Livesto...Published: 28 Oct 2020 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF Councillor under fire for stealing from his people
Shurugwi South Ward 7 Zanu pf Councillor Jabulani Muzvezve under Chief Nhema is accused of misusing his office and stealing from the villagers.It is alleged that Councillor Muzvezve of ward 7,...Published: 18 Oct 2020 at 09:22hrs | | by Fanuel Chinowaita
CSC revival shifts gear up
Government's planned revival of giant meat processor - Cold Storage Company (CSC) - through Bousted Beef Zimbabwe, has reached an advanced stage following revelations that CSC recently received 2 000 ...Published: 30 Jun 2019 at 08:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Three cattle rustlers jailed
Three cattle rustlers were slapped with a nine year jail term each by a Kwekwe magistrate yesterday after stealing two heifers. The convicts shot and skinned them in the bush.The trio, T...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 06:47hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Prodigal son donate truckloads of mealie meal for MDC congress
MDC bigwigs vying for the VP positions have donated generously to the MDC congress which begins today in Gweru. Tendai Biti, has donated truckloads of mealie-meal that will almost cover t...Published: 25 May 2019 at 20:29hrs | | by Staff reporter
Welshman Ncube 'buys' votes with 10 beasts for MDC congress
MDC deputy president Welshman Ncube has donated 10 heifers to feed delegates at the MDC congress which roars into life today in the Midlands capital, Gweru.The former Industry minister who hai...Published: 24 May 2019 at 06:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's beef industry stampedes back to life
After more than a decade in limbo, beef farmers are back in business Zimbabwe's famed beef industry, which collapsed in the 2000s following outbreaks o...Published: 15 May 2019 at 20:50hrs | 3 | by Ray Mwareya
Mnangagwa launches diplomatic offensive
After taking over from former President Robert Mugabe in November last year, President Mnangagwa and his team needed to provide strong leadership and put the basic fundamentals in place for the countr...Published: 28 Dec 2018 at 20:34hrs | | by Staffg reporter
Mnangagwa to launch cattle breeding scheme
President Mnangagwa is tomorrow expected to launch a Livestock Revitalisation Programme at Gandauta Primary School in Chiadzwa, Marange communal lands in Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe Agricultural Soc...Published: 19 Dec 2018 at 05:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Shiri explains CSC $130m deal
LANDS, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Development Minister, Retired Air Marshal Perrance Shiri, yesterday opened up on the $130 million Cold Storage Company (CSC) joint venture recapitalisation...Published: 20 Nov 2018 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Foot-and-mouth disease hits Beitbridge
THE Veterinary Department last week announced a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Beitbridge at a hastily convened meeting in the district which came after officials, with police assistance, put down...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 07:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
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 | 140 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa visits 'gukurahundi zone'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa today visits Matebeleland North Province where he is scheduled to distribute cattle under the Command Livestock Programme in Jotsholo before addressing a Zanu-PF rally at Somhlolo ...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 08:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's govt launches Command Dairy
THE dairy sector is set for a massive revitalisation after Government launched the National Command Dairy programme at Sangano Cooperative Dairy in Makoni last week. Speaking during the launch...Published: 04 Jul 2018 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to handover heifers and cows in Gwanda
The Matabeleland South Provincial Development Committee (PDC) met in Gwanda this Wednesday to access preparations ahead of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's visit to Gwanda this Friday.President ...Published: 20 Jun 2018 at 18:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimplats to lease claims to ranchers
Zimplats has made a request to Mhondoro-Ngezi Rural District Council for permission to lease some of its mining claims for commercial ranching.According to the request, the local authority is ...Published: 30 May 2018 at 07:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF leadership told listen to people's needs
The President Emmerson Mnangagwa has implored the party leadership to listen to the needs and aspirations of the people and work hard towards the development of the country and achieve a per capita in...Published: 19 May 2018 at 20:19hrs | | by Staff reporter
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