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GMB secures funds for 2025 wheat crop

The Grain Marketing Board (GMB) has cleared all outstanding payments to wheat farmers and confirmed it already has funds in place to purchase this year's crop.GMB Chief Executive, Edson Badarai, announced on Saturday that the grain procure…

Published: 17 Sep 2025 at 07:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe govt pledges timely wheat payments

The government has vowed to pay all wheat farmers on time this season to secure grain supplies and help producers prepare for the next planting cycle.Lands and Agriculture Minister Dr Anxious Masuka said the move follows years of delayed o…

Published: 14 Aug 2025 at 15:28hrs | 150 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe culls 120 000 quelea birds to protect winter wheat

Close to 120,000 quelea birds have been culled in Manicaland and Masvingo provinces as the Government intensifies efforts to protect the country's winter wheat crop from one of its most destructive migratory pests.According to officials, 7…

Published: 05 Aug 2025 at 18:25hrs | 530 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe bullish over 2025 wheat yields

WHEAT farmers have been urged to adopt best agronomic practices to meet a new government production target of 600,000 tonnes for the 2025 season, following a successful planting campaign that exceeded expectations.The government revealed t…

Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:27hrs | 46 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe truck driver steal $15,000 worth of wheat in Zambia

A 47-year-old truck driver employed by MakMotors, Milton Muzanenhamo, was remanded in custody on Wednesday over charges of theft of trust property.Muzanenhamo appeared before Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo but was not asked to plead. The case…

Published: 03 Jul 2025 at 19:13hrs | 556 | by Staff reporter

Midlands sets target of 12 000 hectares of wheat

Farmers in Midlands have made impressive progress in the 2025 winter wheat planting season, with over 1,000 hectares already planted and 824 hectares having germinated. This early momentum signals a positive outlook for wheat production in…

Published: 20 May 2025 at 09:59hrs | 41 | by Staff reporter

Wheat progress in Midlands province

Farmers in Zimbabwe's Midlands Province have made impressive strides in the ongoing 2025 winter wheat planting season, with over 1,000 hectares already sown and approximately 800 hectares having germinated successfully.Winter wheat plantin…

Published: 16 May 2025 at 10:13hrs | 47 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF eyes victory in Gutu East by-election

Zanu-PF is gearing up for a strong showing in the upcoming Gutu East parliamentary by-election, with the ruling party expressing confidence in retaining the seat following a decisive primary election held last week.Ward 14 councillor, Zvar…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:27hrs | 69 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe ramps up winter wheat preparations

The Government has intensified preparations for this year's winter wheat production season, aiming to deliver essential inputs to farmers on time and build upon last season's record-breaking harvest. Zimbabwe achieved an all-time high whea…

Published: 23 Apr 2025 at 08:27hrs | 40 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe in massive maize, wheat imports

Zimbabwe has imported 1.3 million metric tonnes of maize and wheat through the private sector to alleviate ongoing shortages caused by poor land utilisation, lack of funding, inadequate farming capacity, and persistent drought. The Cabinet…

Published: 12 Feb 2025 at 11:21hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe achieves record wheat harvest

Zimbabwe has achieved a record-breaking wheat harvest, with deliveries reaching 563,961 tonnes, significantly surpassing last year's 467,000 tonnes. This milestone marks the nation's largest wheat harvest since the inception of commercial …

Published: 03 Dec 2024 at 08:48hrs | 88 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe wheat harvest tops 560 000 metric tonnes

Zimbabwe has harvested 560,000 metric tonnes of wheat this year, a significant increase from the 468,000 tonnes produced in 2023. This milestone was confirmed by the country's Lands and Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Obert Jiri, at a pre…

Published: 27 Nov 2024 at 07:11hrs | 372 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe achieves record wheat harvest

Zimbabwe has achieved a record-breaking wheat harvest of over 560,000 tonnes for the 2024 season, surpassing last year's production of 467,905 tonnes. This marks the second consecutive year the country has set a new winter wheat output rec…

Published: 24 Nov 2024 at 09:59hrs | 653 | 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 metric tonnes harvested during the previo…

Published: 06 Nov 2024 at 06:52hrs | 147 | 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 recent years. Approximately 121,900 hec…

Published: 03 Nov 2024 at 10:06hrs | 240 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe wheat harvesting intensifies

More than 18,000 tonnes of wheat have been harvested across Zimbabwe as the 2024 winter wheat harvesting season continues in full swing, with an average yield of 5.5 tonnes per hectare. The harvest comes ahead of the anticipated rainy seas…

Published: 29 Sep 2024 at 11:12hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's govt in a fix as ZiG is rejected

The Zimbabwean government's efforts to promote the use of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZWG) currency have hit a major hurdle, as wheat farmers have refused to accept payment in local currency for their deliveries, demanding US dollars instead. This …

Published: 18 Sep 2024 at 08:30hrs | 5464 | by Staff reporter

Bags of wheat 'stolen' at food distribution point

Villagers in Chegutu's Ward 21 are accusing local leaders of diverting food aid meant for the most vulnerable in their community, claiming the leaders are manipulating beneficiary registers to benefit their relatives and friends.Last Thurs…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 10:00hrs | 66 | by Staff reporter

Winter wheat harvesting begins in Zimbabwe

Farmers across the country have begun harvesting early-planted winter wheat, with others preparing to start soon, aiming for a smooth and timely harvest of the valuable crop. To support this effort, the government has secured 310 combine h…

Published: 15 Sep 2024 at 09:56hrs | 151 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to achieve targeted metric tonnes of winter wheat

The government has announced that Zimbabwe is on track to meet its goal of producing 600,000 metric tonnes of winter wheat by the end of the 2024/25 season, a crucial step in its pursuit of food security and self-sufficiency.As the 2024/25…

Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 17:12hrs | 474 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe satellite projects another record wheat harvest

Zimbabwe is set to achieve its highest-ever wheat harvest of over 415,000 tonnes this year, a remarkable 10% increase from the previous record. This projection is based on data collected using Zimbabwe's first satellite, ZimSat-1, which em…

Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 08:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe agrees to sell maize to Rwanda, opens talks with neighbours for wheat exports

Zimbabwe is to export 10,000 tonnes of maize to Rwanda and is in talks to export part of its wheat stocks to neighbours, Cabinet says.The government says the Grain Marketing Board is currently holding 204 084 metric tonnes of maize. The ma…

Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 17:40hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets wheat exports as output rises

Zimbabwe is considering exporting surplus wheat to Mozambique from this year's anticipated harvest of 420 000 tonnes, well above the country's requirements of 360 000 tonnes a year.Last year, a record harvest of over 375 000 tonnes was ach…

Published: 04 Jul 2023 at 07:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's 2023 wheat hectarage rises to 86 000

Farmers have planted wheat on 86 000 hectares this season, which is 4 000 hectares shy of the targeted 90 000 hectares, setting the stage for yet another bumper wheat harvest, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development perm…

Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 07:54hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe moves to surpass wheat output

Zimbabwe is optimistic that this year's winter wheat production will surpass last year's yield of 375 000 tonnes following various interventions implemented by Government and the private sector to bolster production.So far, 81 000ha out of…

Published: 07 Jun 2023 at 06:07hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe targets net wheat exporter status

GOVERNMENT has revised upwards the winter wheat production target of 85 000 hectares to 90 000 hectares as the country is positioning itself to be a net exporter of wheat in the region.To date, farmers have planted 47,562 hectares of winte…

Published: 01 Jun 2023 at 06:42hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zesa dedicates 120MW for winter wheat farming

With planting of the 2023 winter wheat already underway in some parts of the country, the Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has pledged to provide uninterrupted electricity to farmers to allow the country to achieve its target o…

Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:02hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe rules out wheat imports

GOVERNMENT will not import wheat and will now scrutinise imports of the cereal for the coming year owing to a bumper winter harvest this year, a senior government official has revealed.This comes as millers have expressed concern over the …

Published: 06 Oct 2022 at 06:03hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

3,000 hectares of wheat in Mat North

FARMERS in Matabeleland North have increased their wheat hectarage from last year's 950 hectares to about 3 000 hectares as the province moves towards enhancing the country's food security and attainment of a US$8,2 billion agriculture eco…

Published: 22 Sep 2022 at 05:57hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Vigilance paramount as 4th wave sweeps

ALL indications are that we are faced with a fourth and possibly deadly wave of the Covid-19 with disastrous consequences for both the national economy and human life. Official statistics point to a sharp rise in new infections of both the…

Published: 05 Dec 2021 at 06:07hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Record wheat harvest for Zimbabwe

More than 188 000 tonnes of wheat have been delivered to the Grain Marketing Board (GMB), which represents a significant increase from 149 874 tonnes that had been delivered during the same period last year.GMB chief executive officer Mr R…

Published: 21 Nov 2021 at 08:17hrs | 201 | by Staff Reporter

Justice Mushore still Awol after ruling against Malaba

THE Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is keen on establishing why High Court judge Edith Mushore (pictured) has not been reporting for duty for weeks on end, amid concerns over the safety and health of the experienced judicial officer, The…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:58hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa's Glasgow trip a missed opportunity

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's visit to Glasgow, Scotland, was a missed opportunity for Zimbabwe to meaningfully engage world leaders on climate matters, but instead he reduced the all-important summit to optics and grandstanding on re-eng…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:58hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Urban commuters lament transport crisis

IT was just another day at the bus station. Passengers were waiting in queue at a terminus adjacent Harare Police Station charge office, enduring hours before the next bus came by.The sweltering heat is good for vendors eking out a living …

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:57hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

MPs challenge sweeping Presidential powers

THE continued use of Presidential Powers Temporary Measures Act by President Emmerson Mnangagwa is unconstitutional, legislators have argued in court.High Court judge Justice Philda Muzofa reserved judgement in the case in which opposition…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:57hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Goats now biting people

Believe it or not, but it's the gospel truth. As an eye witness, a primary school pupil was today, the 5th of instant bitten by a goat. Yes, a she goat that looks normal in every aspect expect the weird characteristic of biting people. In …

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:55hrs | 14 | by Thomas Tondo Murisa.

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 benefited at least 78 000 medium to large â€“ …

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 17:55hrs | 12 | by Tinashe Eric Muzamhindo

Barcelona confirm return of club icon Xavi as coach

Barcelona confirmed the return of Xavi Hernandez as coach on Saturday, adding that the legendary midfielder was expected back in the city this weekend to take up his new role.The Spaniard left Camp Nou to play for Al Sadd in 2015, after ma…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:50hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter

'Artisanal miners fuel HIV spread in Matebeleland'

ARTISANAL miners have been blamed for causing the spread of HIV and tuberculosis in Matebeleland South province.Matebeleland South TB/HIV officer Norbert Singine told Southern Eye that the province has huge mineral deposits, resulting in t…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:36hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter

The legality of the MDC-T

MUCH has been said about Nelson Chamisa still using the name MDC in rallying his supporters. Just on Monday there was a letter penned by one O Gutu. Gutu was saying Chamisa and Zimbabwe Electoral commission  were breaking the law by u…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:36hrs | 15 | by Allan Mbire

COP26: Mnangagwa tried too hard

THE Glasgow COP26 meeting in Scotland, United Kingdom, painted a grim picture about the environment and imminent dangers of climate change. However, besides Africa and the third world carrying the can, the biggest polluters need another 30…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:35hrs | 9 | by Paidamoyo Muzulu

Qoki brings smiles to hundreds of households in Matebeleland

THE past few weeks have seen Qoki Zindlovukazi trending following a revelation that the group of Zimbabwean women in the diaspora are millionaires after investing so much in immovable property.What remains amazing about the women â€” a maj…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:20hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter

Tollgate relief for motorists

Five tollgates on the outskirts of cities and towns will be moved further out to ease the financial burden on motorists living in peri-urban areas who have to pay road tolls twice daily on their way to and from work.Plans are also afoot to…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:19hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabweans break records at COP26

The COP26 conference in Glasgow, Scotland, saw a number of records being broken.This was a conference which saw a number of Zimbabweans attending to give solidarity to their President, and this was the conference where 12-year-old Zimbabwe…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:18hrs | 13 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza

Remembering Ginimbi

People make their names for different things, good or bad.There are others, though, who attain fame naturally, without much effort, larger-than-life characters of our time.You can say they are famous for being famous!One such was the late …

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:18hrs | 64 | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo

Zimbabwe finally give up on Bonne

ZIMBABWEAN football authorities have given up on England-based forward Macauley Bonne after he turned down the latest call to represent the Warriors in a competitive match.He has only featured in two friendly internationals.Bonne claims he…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:17hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF fights delay wheat payments

PAYMENTS to wheat farmers for the 2021 season are likely to be delayed after millers, who had pledged $5,5 billion to complement government funds, were scandalised by a parliamentary report which left them exasperated.The report, by the po…

Published: 06 Nov 2021 at 06:15hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

War veterans fight turns nasty, chairman loses wheat

ZANU PF factionalism has apparently turned nasty in Mashonaland Central province following a clash between War veterans Association provincial chairperson Sam Parirenyatwa and war veterans league provincial commissar Dzingai Nevhunje.The t…

Published: 19 Oct 2021 at 09:51hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Taming inflation is an arduous task

The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstat) pointed that year on year (annual) inflation rate marginally increased to 51.55% in September 2021 from 50.24% in August 2021 after 8 months of straight decline from 363% recorded in Januar…

Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 09:13hrs | 11 | by Victor Bhoroma

RBZ releases US$7m for bonded wheat

The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) says it has secured US$7 million from the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) to import 19 000 metric tonnes of wheat.The revelation came after sources told NewsDay that Lobels shut down its Bula…

Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 07:58hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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