HARARE – Tobacco farmers are being encouraged to plant the crop early to avoid the likely danger of El Nino-induced low rainfall expected in the country. This is following indications by the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) that during the 2018 October-December period, there are high chances of normal rainfall. Manicaland tobacco specialist Douglas Nzarayebani said…
HARARE – As part of Harare City Council’s 100-day work plan, City Parking has embarked on road markings of the city centre’s roads. City Parking spokesperson Francis Mandaza told journalists that the council-owned company had adopted Julius Nyerere Way for its beautification project. “Council’s 100-day work plan includes sprucing up the city through road works,…
HARARE – Zanu PF bigwigs are meeting today amid an economic crisis that reminds many of the hyperinflationary period in 2008 which saw the country’s inflation reach record figures. In a statement Zanu PF secretary for information Simon Khaya Moyo said the ruling party’s politburo and central committee; its two supreme decision-making organs outside congress…
HARARE – Acie Lumumba says his sacking from the ministry of Finance is a blessing in disguise as he will be able to open the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) can of worms without fear. Finance minister Mthuli Ncube recently appointed Lumumba to chair a communications task force but sacked him after three days on…
HARARE – A top United States diplomat for Africa has voiced optimism over economic reforms by President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s government, which remains under sanctions dating from Robert Mugabe’s 37-year reign. Tibor Nagy, the assistant secretary of State for African affairs, said Zimbabwe’s level of education and infrastructure meant it stood to enjoy “dramatic economic progress”…
HARARE – Controversial preacher Talent Chiwenga — known for his uncanny prophecies about the country’s political situation — now fears for his life after Vice President Constantino Chiwenga issued a stern warning against him for attacking the national leadership. [Adz] [GoogleAd]
HARARE – The tsetse fly — an insect that transmits trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness — could soon die out in Zimbabwe’s Zambezi Valley due to rising temperatures, a study said on Tuesday. The study based on 27 years of data from the country’s northern Mana Pools National Park suggests that temperature increases over the last…
HARARE – The State has withdrawn charges before plea against an Epworth self-styled prophet who was accused of causing the death of a church member during a baptism ceremony in Domboshawa. Masimba Chirayi of New Johanne Masowe eChishanu apostolic sect was facing culpable homicide charges for allegedly causing the death of Wendy Masuka. The State,…
HARARE – Technocrats in President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s Cabinet are seen failing to deliver on their mandates due to constant interference from Zanu PF politicians, analysts say. Last month, Mnangagwa appointed a lean, 20-member Cabinet which was well-received by his friends and foes alike. A few technocrats made their way into his Cabinet, among them Finance…
HARARE – A Budiriro man appeared in court for scalding his elder sister with boiling water after accusing her of disrespecting him. Anymore Mazikana allegedly poured boiling water over Martha Mazikana’s chest before attempting to attack her with a knife in the presence of her husband. Mazikana appeared before Harare magistrate Rumbidzai Mugwagwa charged with…
