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Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board urges farmers to practise climate-smart agriculture

Yolanda Mlilo, Sunday News Reporter THE Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) has introduced a climate-smart agriculture initiative aimed at helping tobacco farmers adapt to climate change, promote sustainable water…

Farmers encouraged to embrace Boer goat breeding

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter FARMERS have been called on to take up Boer goat stud breeding projects for good genetics and specific traits that are well-suited to adapt to climate…

Plastic ingestion threatens goat farming

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter GOAT farmers in Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province are lamenting the widespread plastic ingestion by livestock in the face of lack pastures because of the devastating…

Rehabilitation of surface water bodies critical for livestock production

As the climate change effects continue to manifest on our rangelands, one thing certain is that livestock farmers need to have an answer in terms of how to mitigate against…

BNC undergoes restructuring to ensure sustainable future

Business Reporter BINDURA Nickel Corporation (BNC), which is under reconstruction, says after in-depth investigations into the operations and financial health are done, mining development and further exploration will precede the…

Nust graduate wins Young Innovator in Mining Award

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter BULAWAYO-based and recent National University of Science and Technology (Nust) chemical engineering graduate, Miss Kudzai Maphosa (24) has made waves in the mining sector by winning…

Bulawayo SMEs gear up for festive season boom

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter SMALL to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Bulawayo are looking to capitalise on the festive season social events to enhance their income and wrap up the year…

Carousel sales surge 70 percent

Judith Phiri, Business Reporter GIANT clothing manufacturer, Carousel has reported a remarkable 70 percent increase in units sold during the third quarter, rising to 208 838 from 122 789 in…

Outdated abortion law fails sexual abuse victims

Robin Muchetu, Senior Reporter THE Termination of Pregnancy Act (TOP) stands as one of the crucial pieces of legislation designed to protect the rights of sexual abuse victims. However, its…

China develops revolutionary new train that can travel at the speed of an airplane

The current fastest operational train in the world, the Shanghai Maglev, can hit speeds of around 286 miles per hour. While that is incredibly fast, it may be put to…

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