Worst drought in 4 decades cuts Zim maize crop by 72%
Zimbabwean grain millers plan to import at least 1.4 million tons of maize by July to address the shortfall.
By Bloomberg News
1h ago
GDP nosedives as drought bites
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has since declared the drought a state of national disaster with government this week announcing that efforts to mobilise food aid had begun.
By Brent Shamu
5h ago
We can’t trace Mugabe’s U$15b diamonds: Zacc
Mugabe later escaped parliamentary probe on the missing diamonds after he was recused from the oral evidence hearing by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Jacob Mudenda.
By Silas Nkala
9h ago
Vumbachikwe Mine faces corporate rescue.
Vumbachikwe Mine, situated in Gwanda and owned by Duration Gold, reportedly owes various creditors, including workers, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority and Zesa Holdings more than US$10 million.
By Nizbert Moyo
9h ago
Let’s build a strong AI adoption framework
AI has emerged as a new battleground for international competition, with nations recognising its potential to drive economic prosperity and national security.
By Darlington Chigumbu
9h ago
10 things that will transform Zim
No magic wand, no quick fix, let alone an individual will transform Zimbabwe. Nation building is heavy lifting, multifaceted, time consuming and needs all hands on deck.
By Trevor Ncube
9h ago
Poor planning begets disaster
Ncube said government “didn’t know how deep the drought was” and so it was pleasantly “surprised” that the drought was “much deeper” than it thought.
By Newsday
9h ago
Multi-media expos to improve Zim’s broadcasting sector
Nleya mentioned that it is not advisable to enter an oversubscribed sector, but one should start something new and make a difference to help to develop the country.
By Sharon Zebra
9h ago
Speed up informal settlement regularisation, govt told
He challenged the Local Government and Public Works ministry to streamline the regularisation process to minimise bureaucracy.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
9h ago