2024: A tale of records and resilience in agriculture
Theseus Shambare IN 2024, the Southern African region, Zimbabwe included, grappled with the fallout from the El Niño induced drought, which further exacerbated the effects of climate change. It manifested…
Campaign against fake alcohol gathers momentum
Harare Bureau CONSUMERS are being urged to be cautious when purchasing alcohol under a campaign that has been launched by distributors to tackle the growing problem of counterfeit liquor. This…
You are not a mistake
Youth Focus with Dr Manners Msongelwa “YOU are not a mistake” is a phrase that means you are valuable and was created intentionally. It can also mean that mistakes are…
Farmers urged to embrace water harvesting
Judith Phiri, Business Reporter FARMERS have been urged to explore different rain water harvesting strategies that will aid them to improve productivity. Water harvesting involves collecting and storing rainwater or…
Tobacco farming gets boost in Matabeleland South
Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE revival of natural air-cured tobacco production in Mangwe District, Matabeleland South Province, has been viewed as a major milestone of a pioneer commercial venture project…
Horticulture sector gets lift with women empowerment programme
Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE Horticultural Development Council (HDC) is rolling out a new programme to empower women farmers with practical skills to thrive in horticulture. This comes as Zimbabwe’s…
WATCH| National Insurance Strategy for Rural Water Infrastructure takes shape
Judith Phiri, Business Reporter FOUR models have been proposed for the National Insurance Strategy for Rural Water Infrastructure that will be piloted in 2025 to determine the most effective insurance…
Mining companies urged to invest in smart mining technologies
Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE Association of Mine Managers of Zimbabwe (AMMZ) has urged mining companies across the country to embrace smart mining as a strategy to enhance productivity and…
Over 360 dip-tanks rehabilitated
Violet Chenyika, Harare Bureau AT LEAST 367 dip-tanks have been rehabilitated, while six others were constructed to boost the country’s livestock production and productivity. This is part of the Government’s…
Praz calls for supplier registration
Judith Phiri, Business Reporter THE Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Praz) has called on suppliers, contractors and service providers to register on the electronic Government Procurement (eGP) system for 2025,…