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The government’s rural development programme has achieved commendable milestones, establishing over 1000 thriving rural business units and sinking almost 3000 boreholes to provide clean water to rural communities. The programme encompasses rural industrialization, rural development, village business units, and borehole sinking projects. So far, 44 chiefs and 21 schools have benefited from the programme, with […]
Zimbabwe international Munashe Garan’anga has joined Danish giants FC Copenhagen from Belgian side, KV Mechelen. The warriors center back completed a US$4 million transfer move to the Danish giants, that sees Copenhagen beat English Premier League club Leicester City to Garan’anga’s signature. The Prince Edward Academy graduate only joined KV Mechelen from Moldovan FC Sheriff […]
The national statistics agency ZIMSTAT has reported a concerning rise in mortality rates among the elderly, aged 55 and over. The agency’s analysis found that non-communicable diseases are the main drivers behind this trend. ZIMSTAT has warned it could worsen over the next 20 years without intervention. Accurate mortality data is crucial for population projections. […]
Six accomplices, Rosemary Musonza (26), Pamela Musonza (35), Dadirai Taruvinga (24), Talent Matare (45), Isaiah Chakabva (36), Luke Chinyowa (20) were arraigned before the Beitbridge Magistrates’ Court facing murder charges. The court heard that on the 15th of June 2024, at about 3am, the now-deceased allegedly trespassed on the residence of accused persons 1, 2, […]
The Cotton Company of Zimbabwe (Cottco) and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) are working together to secure seed cotton produced from inputs disbursed under the Presidential Input Scheme (PIS). In a joint statement, COTTCO and ZRP requested farmers who benefitted from this program to deliver their produce to Cotto and shun side marketing. This season, […]
Vice President General (Rtd) Dr. Constantino Chiwenga arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, yesterday to attend the Third Dushanbe Water Action Decade Conference (June 10-13). The conference, co-hosted by Tajikistan and the UN, brings together global leaders and water experts to address sustainable water management. Leading the Zimbabwean delegation, VP Constantino Chiwenga stressed the importance of water […]
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) Group Finance Director Mr. Eliab Chikwenhere says there is urgent need for investment in capital-intensive projects such as Hwange Electricity Supply Company (HESCO), as a way to improve power generation in the country. HESCO is a $1,5 billion project funded by China Exim Bank, Sinohydro and the […]
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has concluded a feasibility study with Chinese company TransTech, a subsidiary of China Railway International Group. The study explores a potential $533 million investment for modernizing rail systems which will see the provision of locomotives and other rail equipment, construction of a new Beitbridge-Harare railway line as well as […]
The Confederation of African football (CAF) 2026 world cup qualifiers games will continue today with a number of mouth watering fixtures lined up for today. In the 3pm kickoff game, Sao Tome and Principe will clash against Liberia in the group H’s matchday 4 of 10. In the games scheduled for 6pm kickoff, Group H […]
Deputy Minister for Health and Child Care Kwidini yesterday officially opened the Bulawayo Chapters of College of Primary Healthcare Physicians of Zimbabwe (CPCPZ)and the Pharmaceutical Society of Zimbabwe (PSZ) annual Joint Congress at Holiday Inn in Bulawayo. The joint congress which ends today brought together doctors and pharmacists to discuss ways of improving patient care […]
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