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Safari operator sues Zinwa, illegal settlers
SAFARI operator Debshan has taken the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) and two fishing cooperatives to court after cooperative members illegally settled on its property in Matabeleland South....Published: 18 hrs ago | 185 | 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: 18 hrs ago | 706 | by Staff reporter
WATCH: Mnangagwa approves 11 projects worth $5.3 billion
The Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet circulated for the information of Cabinet a list of eleven projects which have been approved by His Excellency the President for immediate impleme...Published: 13 Nov 2018 at 16:21hrs | 3876 | by Staff reporter
Mazibisa dares Kirsty Coventry
The Founder of Mazibisa Inc. Nkosana Mazibisa has challenged Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry to show up for her duty and treat the Youth Ministry with the energy an...Published: 12 Nov 2018 at 12:24hrs | 3307 | by Mandla Ndlovu
'Cassava Smartech initiative way to go'
Lands, Agriculture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement Ministry says it highly upholds technological innovations that seek to develop agriculture productivity. This follows advances made by...Published: 06 Nov 2018 at 05:25hrs | 82 | by Staff reporter
Meat prices continue to rise
THE prices of meat and most beef products have continued to increase despite Government's efforts to normalise the price hike situation.While prices of most basic commodities have started goin...Published: 04 Nov 2018 at 08:34hrs | 541 | by Staff reporter
Reduce military budget: Beitbridge residents
PARLIAMENT's Finance and Economic Development and Sustainable Development Goal Thematic Committee chairperson Matthew Nyashanu last week said a cross-section of Zimbabweans had recommended a massive c...Published: 29 Oct 2018 at 05:48hrs | 526 | by Staff reporter
Man arrested over gun salute for dad
A MAN from Binga left villagers from his community in shock when he shot three times into the air in a military style gun salute for his late father who once served in the Rhodesian army. The ...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 06:29hrs | 1257 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga goes down memory lane
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga is back on his feet and yesterday attended a prayer meeting at his rural home in Hwedza where he took people down memory lane explaining how he joined the liberatio...Published: 22 Oct 2018 at 06:22hrs | 994 | by Staff reporter
'Chiwenga is not dying'
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's spokesperson George Charamba has revealed that he once considered throwing in the towel, but changed his mind after he was persuaded by his new boss.Last year Ch...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 10:02hrs | 4310 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge outlines modernisation plan
The Municipality of Beitbridge has outlined a modernisation plan that will result in the transformation of the border town to a fully urbanised settlement.It is still a town where livestock ro...Published: 19 Oct 2018 at 12:05hrs | 612 | by Staff reporter
Meat price skyrockets by 100%
Concern has been raised over price hikes on meat and most beef products.The situation is even serious in Bulawayo where most butcheries are demanding only hard currency for payments.Wh...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 19:44hrs | 3398 | by Staff reporter
Agricultural productivity a panacea to Zimbabwe's economic revival
Zimbabwe's economy is hinged on agriculture which feeds a number of downstream industries that process agricultural produce into various foods for both humans and livestock. The revival of this sector...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 15:15hrs | 628 | by Elijah Chihota
Matebeleland needs to forgive 36 years after Gukurahundi
Zenzele Ndebele has produced a gripping and emotionally intense documentary about the perennial talking point in Matebeleland - Gukurahundi. Media reports suggested that the releasing of this film cau...Published: 16 Oct 2018 at 06:33hrs | 1492 | by Xolani Ndlovu
Tsholotsho villagers face water woes
ALMOST 40 years after independence, marginalised Tsholotsho villagers are still living in abject poverty, with no access to clean water and toilets, exposing them to waterborne diseases.Villag...Published: 15 Oct 2018 at 06:47hrs | 359 | by Staff reporter
'Mnangagwa empowers Zimbabwe'
Zanu PF legislator Alice Ndlovu has hailed President Emmerson Mnangagwa claiming that he has empowered the country in various ways.Speaking in parliament Ndlovu said Mnangagwa has a wide...Published: 14 Oct 2018 at 09:18hrs | 977 | by Stephen Jakes
Mnangagwa petitioned to rein in Zanu-PF officials selling State land
CHIEF Jahana and villagers from Shangani in Insiza North, Matabeleland South, have petitioned President Emmerson Mnangagwa to rein in Zanu-PF district officials from reportedly grabbing and selling St...Published: 12 Oct 2018 at 07:12hrs | 767 | by Staff reporter
Water is a human right, It is illegal to disconnect domestic taps: a Petition to the UN
Water is a human right: It is illegal to disconnect domestic tapes: a Petition to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on the way to UN...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 20:11hrs | 968 | by Nomazulu Thata
MDC Alliance senator concerned over distribution of livestock without MPs knowledge
MDC Alliance Vice President Elias Mudzuri who is also senator has expressed concerns over the distribution of livestock under the command agriculture programme without the legislators knowing wh...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 07:22hrs | 3565 | by Stephen Jakes
Tsikamutandas warned
Midlands Provincial Affairs Minister Larry Mavima has warned self-styled traditional healers, popularly known as tsikamutandas who have reportedly taken Silobela by storm, fleecing villagers of their ...Published: 04 Oct 2018 at 05:36hrs | 431 | 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 | 504 | by Staff reporter
$400 000 set aside for cloud seeding
GOVERNMENT has availed $400 000 to the Meteorological Services Department for cloud seeding to enhance chances of rain during the 2018/19 rainfall season. This follows prediction by weather ex...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 06:48hrs | 269 | by Staff reporter
Aiden Mhere declared Chartered Secretary of the Year
Hippo Valley Estates acting chief executive officer, Aiden Mhere, has been declared the 2017 Chartered Secretary of the Year. The runner-up is Posts and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimb...Published: 30 Sep 2018 at 19:57hrs | 972 | by Agencies
Aiden Mhere declared Chartered Secretary of the Year
Hippo Valley Estates acting chief executive officer, Aiden Mhere, has been declared the 2017 Chartered Secretary of the Year. The runner-up is Posts and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimb...Published: 29 Sep 2018 at 12:23hrs | 397 | by Agencies
Mnangagwa begs Trump
HARARE - President Emmerson Mnangagwa has pleaded with the West to lift economic sanctions, as the United States continues to set tough conditions for their removal, the Daily News can report....Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 13:51hrs | 10090 | by Staff Reporter
Tsikamutandas demand sex as payment
A Silobela man was left counting losses after he was forced to part with two head of cattle as two self-styled traditional healers demanded to engage in sex with his daughter if he failed to pay for a...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 06:40hrs | 643 | by Staff reporter
Diamond miner accused of poisoning livestock
VILLAGERS in Chivi, Masvingo province, have accused Murowa Diamonds of contaminating water sources while prospecting for diamonds, which they say has caused the deaths of their cattle.At a pub...Published: 27 Sep 2018 at 07:19hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter
Rustlers wreak havoc in Beitbridge
VILLAGERS from Mapayi and Dumba areas on the outskirts of Beitbridge have this year lost 39 cattle and 150 goats to cross-border livestock rustlers who are believed to be slaughtering and selling carc...Published: 24 Sep 2018 at 10:18hrs | 694 | by Staff reporter
Obert Mpofu denies growing rich off govt corruption
Zanu-PF secretary for administration Obert Mpofu sits down for a wide-ranging interview with the Daily on Sunday's Mugove Tafirenyika. Find below excerpts of the interview.Q: Zanu-PF has intro...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 14:28hrs | 2032 | by Staff reporter
Crocodile Gang: 'Last man standing'
This week we publish the first part of an account from Enock Sithole, the lone survivor and commander of the six-member Crocodile Gang that operated in Melsetter (Chimanimani) in the 1960s. The group ...Published: 23 Sep 2018 at 08:42hrs | 733 | by Staff reporter
Motorists fume over new tollgate
MOTORISTS have expressed dismay over the establishment of the Colleen Bawn tollgate along Bulawayo-Beitbridge Road, saying they were already paying too much at existing tollgates. Government y...Published: 20 Sep 2018 at 06:25hrs | 980 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo cholera tests negative
LABORATORY tests have ruled out cholera in 10 of the 12 people from Bulawayo who had been admitted to hospital on fears that they had contracted the disease. Bulawayo City Council director of ...Published: 18 Sep 2018 at 06:33hrs | 555 | by Staff reporter
Let's give Mnangagwa a chance to turnaround Zimbabwe
For a long time, Zimbabwe was a country in the wilderness with little taking place, but since November 24, 2017 when President Mnangagwa took over the levers of powers, things started to tick. He emba...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:16hrs | 219 | by Elijah Chihota
Winds of change blow in Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's promise to transform the nation by broadening and revitalising its economic opportunities, while ensuring progressive steps are taken towards a democratic future, have c...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 09:14hrs | 740 | by Staff reporter
Business opportunities in Zimbabwe that will make more millionaires in 2018
The term "millionaire" is taking on a new meaning in Zimbabweans abroad. It's no longer just about the size of your bank account; any shady politician, corrupt bureaucrat, or unscrupulous busi...Published: 15 Sep 2018 at 06:41hrs | 2420 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Army builds bridge in Filabusi
THE Zimbabwe National Army has brought relief to Mapholisa villagers in Filabusi after building a bridge that links them to a school, clinic and other essential services.Speaking at the offici...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:44hrs | 1024 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge MP Nguluvhe torches 'tribal' storm
BEITBRIDGE East legislator Albert Nguluvhe (Zanu PF) has torched a storm in the border town after he posted a comment on social media that has been interpreted as tribal and discriminatory.The...Published: 13 Sep 2018 at 06:32hrs | 1807 | by Staff reporter
Let's give Mnangagwa a chance to turn Zimbabwe around
For a long time, Zimbabwe was a country in the wilderness with virtually nothing taking place, but since 24 November 2017 when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took over the levers of powers things starte...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 16:16hrs | 2465 | by Elijah Chihota
War vets demand 'friendly' bank loans
ZIMBABWE National Liberation War Veterans' Association (ZNLWVA) secretary-general and newly-appointed War veterans deputy minister, Victor Matemadanda (pictured) has claimed that war veterans were bei...Published: 11 Sep 2018 at 13:40hrs | 734 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's words inspire farmer
KHULUMAUSENZA is a name of a village in Mapulubusi area in Tsholotsho district in the sprawling Matabeleland North Province.The name of the village is Ndebele, and in English it literally mean...Published: 09 Sep 2018 at 08:37hrs | 631 | by Staff reporter
Villagers could soon use mobile phones to track cattle
Villagers from Murewa and Uzumba burst into laughter as a Cabinet minister told them that government anticipated the use of latest digital technology in herding cattle and doing some household chores ...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 06:56hrs | 671 | by Staff reporter
Govt gets tough on reckless chrome miners
THE Ministry of Mines and Mining Development has put chrome miners under close watch following concerns over mushrooming of highway operations that threaten roads and pose risks to humans and animals....Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 06:40hrs | 209 | by Staff reporter
Foot-and-mouth disease wreaks havoc in Mash Central
FOOT-and-mouth disease has wreaked havoc in Mashonaland Central province's eight districts after an outbreak, suspected to have originated in Mozambique, was recorded in June.Provincial veteri...Published: 05 Sep 2018 at 07:05hrs | 774 | by Staff reporter
Normal to below-normal rainfall forecast for Sadc
SOUTHERN Africa is expected to receive erratic rainfall in the 2018/19 agricultural season, according to the latest outlook produced by regional climate experts who predict that seasonal rainfall will...Published: 03 Sep 2018 at 06:18hrs | 434 | by Staff reporter
1.1 million Zimbabweans will need food aid, warns WFP
The World Food Programme warned on Friday that 1.1 million Zimbabweans could need food aid before the next harvest in 2019, with rural smallholders most at risk of food shortages.Growing food ...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 10:24hrs | 457 | by AFP
Presidential inputs not an election gimmick, says Mnangagwa
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has dismissed reports that the presidential input support scheme was a political gimmick and emphasised his government's commitment to continuously support the agricultura...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 09:01hrs | 97 | by Staff reporter
'Zimbabwe geared to become net exporter'
VICE President Constantino Chiwenga has promised a massive increase in agricultural production, with Zimbabwe geared to become a net exporter of produce in the whole of Africa. In an interview...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 08:53hrs | 264 | by Staff reporter
Meet Zimbabwe's young innovators
This year's Harare Agricultural Show has been a mixed bag, which proved the extent to which Zimbabwe is open for business and innovation. From being officially opened for the first time by Pre...Published: 01 Sep 2018 at 08:52hrs | 169 | 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 | 1849 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces El Nino-induced drought
Zimbabwe faces another climate change-induced drought since the 2015-2016 season amid revelations by government that the 2018-19 rainfall season points to an El Nino effect.El Nino is the warm...Published: 29 Aug 2018 at 14:54hrs | 1339 | by Staff reporter
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