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China-Zimbabwe agricultural cooperation revitalizes rural village

ROWS of solar panels glisten under the midday sun, while pumps hum quietly, with clear groundwater flowing through pipelines into surrounding fields, where maize is already tasseling and sweet potatoes are bearing fruit.Zindi Village, loca…

Published: 15 Feb 2026 at 07:30hrs | | by Staff reporter

Maphisa gets town status

Construction of internal access roads in Maphisa Town Board is underway, following the area's recent elevation from a rural business centre to town board status.The works focus on improving connectivity within the town, linking shops, mark…

Published: 12 Feb 2026 at 12:47hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter

Hospital infrastructure upgrade targets rural areas

The Government of Zimbabwe has unveiled plans to establish at least one fully equipped hospital in every district, a move aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery, reducing pressure on central referral hospitals, and improving access to …

Published: 08 Jan 2026 at 19:25hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe begins rollout of ICT devices to rural schools

The Government will begin distributing information and communication technology (ICT) devices to disadvantaged rural schools from next week, starting with Manicaland before moving to Matabeleland South, as part of efforts to promote blende…

Published: 06 Jan 2026 at 06:00hrs | 268 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe rural industrialisation is underway

It is important that I begin by highlighting the changing face of rural industrialisation in Zimbabwe.My kick-off point is the advent of the Land Reform Programme as of Year 2000.With it came the geopolitical reposte and backlash from the …

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 21:44hrs | 5 | by Chris Mutsvangwa

Do something to save the rural herd

The rural herd is on a terrible decline, cattle succumbing to a plethora of both known and unknown livestock diseases. Most cattle pens are now nearly empty, with some now home to only two or one tick infested scrawny beast. The rural catt…

Published: 31 Jan 2021 at 07:00hrs | | by Tondo

Urban to rural migration the new scenario in Zimbabwe

IN a reversal of the normal trends with regards to rural-to-urban migration worldwide, the current pattern in Zimbabwe is pointing towards a shift in migration, this time, urban to rural migration being the likely scenario.This is not nece…

Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 05:13hrs | | by Peter Makwanya

Why rural vote is heart, soul of Zimbabwean democracy

Rural folk did not limit their usefulness to war times because even when we got political independence, the country still needed to protect itself from cultural and economic colonisers. In this new task, the rural folks did not disappoint.…

Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 05:32hrs | | by Charles Motsi

Dynamics of the rural vote

Recent developments in the Zimbabwean electoral cycles have once again demonstrated the important role that peasants play in determining the country's future.Zimbabwe has a total of 63 districts, of which 58 are rural, thereby giving a per…

Published: 08 Aug 2018 at 05:42hrs | | by Dumisani Ncube

In defence of Zimbabwe's rural voter

WHEN the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) started announcing the 2018 election results, there was a lot of urban/social media anger at rural voters. The numbers that were being announced were indicating that the ruling Zanu PF party was…

Published: 02 Aug 2018 at 06:39hrs | 712 | by Takura Zhangazha

Mobile phones big hit in rural Zimbabwe

Prosper Muripo rents a small space in a general dealer's shop at the Gotora shopping centre in Zimbabwe's Mashonaland East province. He is one of the many people in rural Zimbabwe who earn a living selling recharge vouchers and charging mo…

Published: 05 Sep 2013 at 04:37hrs | | by Michelle Chifamba

Rural areas a delicate political domain

Finance Minister Tendai Biti on the Friday of 16 November 2012 put aside a total of US$50 million in allocation for a constitutional referendum and the general elections this year, 2013. This announcement on the budget created certainty on…

Published: 04 Jan 2013 at 06:55hrs | | by Zisunko Ndlovu

Mobile phones are getting smarter in rural Africa

Imagine you are in Yokadouma, a rural community in eastern Cameroon with little electricity and inaccessible roads. You have an old, inexpensive mobile phone with which you can only make and receive calls. The good news is that it is now p…

Published: 03 Apr 2012 at 20:35hrs | | by Kingsley Ighobor I Africa Renewal

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EU lifts all sanctions on Zimbabwe, extends arms embargo

Mahachi's bond with Bosso fans still strong

Manhize hospital 70% complete

Speeding bus knocks pedestrian dead, injures 18 passengers

Chinese national in soup for undermining Mnangagwa

Zimbabwe doctors perform landmark open-heart surgery

Toddler abducted at Meikles Mall, Bulawayo

Mzembi to face the music

White farmer acquitted in alleged assault of headman

Prophet Magaya seeks removal of ‘Makandiwa prosecutor'

Zimbabwe storm into Super 8 at T20 World Cup 2026

Mzembi awaits High Court ruling on discharge application

Illegal structures sprout across Bulawayo

Prophet Magaya to approach Constitutional Court over in camera ruling

Bulawayo singled out as litter hotspot in explosive Parliament clash

Zimbabwe targets 70-year life expectancy

Zimbabwe mine workers demand US$650 minimum wage

Zimbabwe tames inflation, now the test is keeping it below 10%

Zimbabwe target Super 8 spot in crucial Ireland clash

Zimbabweans are languishing in poverty because of corruption, not a five-year presidential term

Zimbabwe youths must resist the 2030 agenda

Why Zimbabwe's parliamentary-elected president proposal is not the same as the South African model

Tshabangu appoints new office bearers

Tshabangu threatens MPs against opposing 2030 constitution amendment

Massive exodus from Vendors 4ED to new outfit

Ramaphosa-Mnangagwa summit photo sparks mixed reaction online

Christ Embassy pastor in US$7 200 fraud

Man trampled to death by elephant in Victoria Falls

Absent parents drive HIV vulnerability in Plumtree's youth

City of Harare extends discount period

Bulawayo Councillors refuse to sign ZACC Integrity Pledges

Prophet Magaya rape case will proceed behind closed doors

If those in power genuinely want continuity and stability they should strengthen institutions rather than extend tenures

How buyers evaluate value in Micro-SUVs like the Tata Punch

Sikandar Raza warns Zimbabwe against complacency

Philip Morris International eyes Zimbabwe comeback

Charamba's pathetic attack on John Masuku only exposed ZBC as the new frontier of colonial-style repression

Zimbabwean couple nears Nigeria after epic Africa cycling trek

Police warn citizens against being lured to secluded places or online job scams

ZLHR forces ZESA to compensate minors US$66 000 over gross negligence

Pet food on the menu? Harare restaurant under fire

Chiwenga clashes with AG over Mnangagwa term plan

Zimbabwe ranked above England at T20 World Cup

War vets seek to block Constitutional Amendment Bill (No. 3)

Police camp outside Tendai Biti's offices

Public has 90 days to comment on Mnangagwa term extension bill

Viral tears and a US$2,500 storm: Gray Homes breaks silence

SAPS hunts Zimbabwe celebrity musician over armed robbery

'Bombshell' Geza burial set for today

Edson Zvobgo: Architect of power, victim of politics

EU lifts all sanctions on Zimbabwe, extends arms embargo

Chinese national in soup for undermining Mnangagwa

Toddler abducted at Meikles Mall, Bulawayo

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

Speeding bus knocks pedestrian dead, injures 18 passengers

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

Tshabangu threatens MPs against opposing 2030 constitution amendment

Manhize hospital 70% complete

Tshabangu appoints new office bearers

Mahachi's bond with Bosso fans still strong

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