Austin Karonga and Freedom Mashava PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa officially launched a US$15 million joint venture cattle ranching project between mining giant Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited (Zimplats) and Palmline Holdings in Mhondoro-Ngezi yesterday. Mnangagwa said the project was evidence of the potential for harmony between mining and agriculture sectors, as the country seeks to create a…
IT WILL soon be illegal to abuse and peddle fake news on social media, after the Senate passed the contentious Cyber and Data Protection Bill this week. The bill now awaits the signature of President Emmerson Mnangagwa to become law. This comes after it was amended four times — amid fierce debate by legislators in…
THE Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has warned farmers of the impending increase in tick-borne diseases as summer and rainy season approaches. The organisation said complacency in dipping cattle would result in an increase in tick-borne-related cases and deaths. “During the cold season there’s low tick activity, even the number of animals that get sick…
THE government says it is struggling to deal with unscrupulous businesses, that continue to price their goods and services using the inflated black market rate despite accessing cheap foreign currency through the central bank’s auction. Responding to questions in the National Assembly on Wednesday, deputy Finance minister Clemence Chiduwa said it was mandatory for businesses…
SOUTH Africa-based urban groover Nox Guni, pictured, has dedicated his new song Mapapiro to his late father — Never — admitting that life is…
MUSICIAN and dancing sensation Sandra Ndebele is expected to put up a scintillating performance when she takes to the stage during the…
PROSECUTORS are seeking the jailing of a driver who allegedly rammed into the motorcade carrying Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) commander general Philip…
THREE suspected armed robbers, who were recently arrested after a shootout with police in Bulawayo’s Fourwinds suburb, remained behind bars yesterday after…
THE Society for Pre and Postnatal Services (Spans) in collaboration with the International Marce Society (IMS) is raising awareness on maternal mental…
THE country’s bickering opposition will find it difficult to topple President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his ruling party from power in the fast-approaching 2023 national elections, unless it offers tangible policies to the electorate, former Zanu PF youth leader Godfrey Tsenengamu, has said. At the same time, political analysts say it is pointless for the opposition…
