BUDGETARY constraints have hampered the completion of the country’s Digital Phase 2 project to expand digital broadcasting coverage, Information minister Jenfan Muswere says. According to Muswere, only 38 percent of Zimbabwe’s geographical area is currently covered by television, leaving the majority of citizens without access to critical information.In his presentation during the ongoing pre-budget seminar…

BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has called for the enacting of laws to regulate urban mining that has become a cause for concern in the second largest city. This follows growing concerns in Bulawayo’s high-density suburbs, particularly Pumula North, where the operations of mining firms have reportedly caused significant damage to houses and schools.In a bid…

INGWEBU Breweries reported losses in its second quarter of this year, attributing to various challenges, including the extreme cold winter season this year. The brewery is a commercial arm under the Bulawayo Municipal Commercial Undertaking. “The introduction of the new currency negatively affected the business significantly for a period of close to one and half…

HAVING been one of the few “privileged” journalists in Zimbabwe to develop a close relationship with the late national hero, Tshinga Dube, I had the opportunity to witness first-hand his shrewdness as a politician with a fearless and forthright character.  The late Dube was a man who spoke his mind when it was necessary, a…

IN response to the devastating drought that has ravaged southern Zimbabwe’s livestock, the government says it has rolled out an extensive livestock drought response strategy that has successfully saved more than 50 000 cattle from death. Aaron Muchazivei, national livestock drought mitigation coordinator in the department of Agriculture and Rural Development Advisory Service (Ardas), told…