THE government says there is a need for modern legislation to enhance productivity in the hemp industry in order to get maximum benefit. Speaking during a round table discussion to unpack the challenges and potential of cannabis as a medicine in Harare yesterday, Health deputy minister John Mangwiro called for more research to come up…
IT REMAINS to be seen whether a cordial interaction between President Emmerson Mnangagwa and former British Prime Minister Tony Blair in Rwanda this week will help to mend Zimbabwe’s frosty relationship with the United Kingdom (UK). This comes after the two men appeared to go out of their way to be nice to each other…
THE matter in which an ex-army captain was nabbed on allegations of trying to influence illegal entry of 31 AK 47 rifles into the country from South Africa has taken a new twist with his lawyer seeking to have the matter heard in camera. Leonard Matambo is in custody waiting for a ruling on his…
By Brighton Muronzereyi GOVERNMENT has set aside $38,1 billion for grain reserves to ensure food security in the country. This was said by Finance minister Mthuli Ncube in the Senate on Tuesday where he informed legislators that the government’s target of a grain reserve of 500 000 metric tonnes was achievable. “We have set aside…
THE State says senior lawyer Simplicius Chihambakwe, accused of corruptly concealing a transaction after his firm was engaged to provide debt collection services for the Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company, getting over US$3 million in commission at a time he was a board member, has a case to answer. This is after he had…
By Dionne Kanyowa THE trial of the former Harare mayor, Herbert Gomba and three former council executives accused of abusing public office by disposing of land worth over $26 million without proper procedure continued yesterday. As part of the allegations, Gomba, Stanley Ndemera, Hosiah Chisango and Charles Kandemiiri are said to have sold a Vainona…
By Tanyaradzwa Marabada THE late legendary arts administrator and playwright Continue loving “Cont” Mhlanga has been nominated for the Lifetime Achievement Award in this year’s edition of the African Influencer Awards. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on October 29 at Mpala Events Conference Centre in Bulawayo. According to the African Influencer Awards…
OFFICIAL statistics show that the measles outbreak in the country is spreading, while at the same time there is stiff vaccination hesitancy against the acute viral respiratory illness. On Monday, there were 153 new cases recorded and 13 deaths. The death toll stood at 698 from 685 out of 6 666 cumulative cases since the…
SELF-APPOINTED South Africa illegal immigrant watchdog Operation Dudula says it is heading to the apex court to interdict the home affairs minister’s…
THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) company has unveiled its latest service offering, the inaugural Infrastructure and Built Environment Confex (AfriConfex) targeting buyers and sellers within the entire built environment value chain. The new two-day expo, which is scheduled to take place at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre in the city will run from October…
