THE government has increased the maize producer price from US$335 to US$390 per tonne in a bid to lure more farmers to grow the crop in order to alleviate the effects of drought. This comes as the government has given the greenlight to individuals and grain millers to import grain after most farmers lost their…
BY BRANDON JOSPHAT TERTIARY institutions are pushing for the greenlight to exclusively charge a part of their fees in US dollars in order to meet their operational costs. This comes as the government has directed that parents and guardians had the option to pay fees in the local currency with tertiary institutions insisting that the…
LIVESTOCK farmers across the country have been implored to destock their non-productive animals to avert losses that may be caused by El…
THE government is set to hold stakeholder consultations regarding the exhumation of bodies of people buried in graves in Mount Hampden, Mashonaland West Province to pave the way for the building of a new city there. This comes as the government has launched the Cyber City project in the area which has attracted a number of potential…
THE SOS Children’s Home in Bindura received a shot in the arm after Delta Corporation employees handed over grocery and clothing items, worth over US$1,000 to assist improve the children’s well-being as part of their Christmas employee charity activity. In a statement yesterday, Delta general manager, corporate affairs Patricia Murambinda reiterated the beverages company’s commitment to uplift the lives…
AN unidentified Chinese male allegedly lost U$4 800 to robbers who pounced on him while he had stopped his vehicle at a traffic light controlled intersection around 18:50 in Bulawayo’s central business district (CBD). Bulawayo police spokesperson Abednico Ncube confirmed the robbery saying the robbers followed the complainant until he reached a traffic light controlled…
A WOMAN travelling in a commuter omnibus from Epworth to the capital’s city centre suffered a swollen eye after the conductor head-butted her during an argument over US$0,50 cents. Tafadzwa Zivavo, who was charged with assault, appeared before Harare magistrate Dennis Mangosi before being granted US$200 bail and will return to court on April 4….
By Rutendo Ngara KUTSAGA is exploring the possibility of exporting tobacco seed to Chinese and Italian markets in a bid to grow its sphere of influence. Zimbabwe is one of the leading tobacco producers in the world with its produce attracting high demand particularly from the Chinese market. Speaking to the media after the tour…
By Ketty Nyoni nyonik@dailynews.co.zw PREPARATIONS for the 11th edition of the Diplomat of the year Awards set for 22 March 2024 at Tongfu Restaurant are now at an advanced stage. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Diplomat of the Year Awards Founder, Reginald Chapfunga said preparations were now complete. “We are ready to roll. ‘‘This…
A SUSPECTED robber is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly stabbing one of his victims with a screwdriver on the head. Kelvin Nyabocho, 30, appeared before Harare magistrate Stanford Mambanje yesterday facing robbery charges. He was remanded in custody until March 21 and was advised to apply for bail at the High Court. The magistrate…
