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THE government has embarked on several state-led initiatives aimed at producing fertilisers locally to lower costs for farmers and strengthen national food security.This move comes as farmers nationwide are raising alarm over the acute shortage of ammonium nitrate fertiliser, a critical input for maize production.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, the permanent secretary in the…

LOYALTY and respect for President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his two deputies by all Zanu PF members is paramount to maintaining the unity, order and efficacy of the ruling party.So says the former liberation movement’s provincial chairperson for Mashonland East, Daniel Garwe, who adds that the same deference should be accorded to other senior party officialsSpeaking…

BOTH farmers and ordinary citizens need not press the panic button over the current heatwave lashing the country, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) says.The deputy director of the MSD, Benjamin Maketa, added yesterday that the scorching weather being experienced was a “typical mid-season break from the rains”.This comes as the MSD has forecast the return…

THE government has set aside 130 scholarships for the girl child to benefit from Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).Speaking in Harare yesterday, the minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Frederick Shava, said the scholarships are going to cater for young women from disadvantaged communities to study STEM subjects in local universities.“Institutions must prioritise science…

MATABELELAND North farmers are losing an average of three to four cattle per household due to Umkhawuzane, a deadly toxic plant that continues to threaten livestock production in the province, the Environmental Management Agency (Ema) has said.Umkhawuzane, scientifically known as Dichapetalum cymosum, is regarded as one of the most dangerous poisonous plants affecting cattle in…

THE government is strengthening policy instruments to capacitate the manufacturing sector in 2026, with a renewed focus on boosting local production, improving capacity utilisation, and reducing reliance on imports where domestic capability exists.This comes after authorities set guidelines for industry players seeking to access the ZiG100 million Industrial Development Fund (IDF), as the government moves…

THE country’s vast resources must benefit all Zimbabweans and not just a few corrupt people, firebrand former war veterans leader and now chairperson of Zanu PF’s Bulawayo Province, Jabulani Sibanda, has said.Speaking here at the launch of the National Association of Small Businesses this past weekend, Sibanda repeatedly emphasised that meaningful national progress would only…

POLICE are conducting a series of refresher courses and training workshops for all officers to boost the force’s work and strengthen public safety nationwide.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — national police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, said yesterday the capacity-building drive would run throughout 2026.He added that this was part of…

THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) has rolled out targeted incentives aimed at boosting participation by new exhibitors and rural-based industries, as preparations for the 66th edition of the premier trade showcase gather pace.The incentives were announced during a visit by the minister of Industry and Commerce, Mangaliso Ndhlovu, who was briefed on the readiness…

PRESIDENTIAL spokesperson George Charamba says Zimbabwe is considering reviewing its visa arrangements with some Gulf States in order to boost investment inflows and tourism promotion.This comes as President Emmerson Mnangagwa is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to attend the 3rd session of the World Governments Summit, where Zimbabwe is engaging with key regional and…