January disease has devastated cattle populations in Zimbabwe. How are farmers responding?
January disease has decimated more than half a million cattle in many rural parts of Zimbabwe
By Tapiwa Chatikobo
Sep. 17, 2025
Zim’s national herd grows to 5,7m
ZIMBABWE’S national cattle herd has reached 5,7 million, a 2% increase from the previous year, according to updates presented in Parliament last week.
By Harriet Chikandiwa
Sep. 15, 2025
Mat South villagers unite to fight stocktheft
The association also appealed to the government for lengthy incarceration for stocktheft, saying nine years are not enough.
By Margaret Lubinda
Aug. 21, 2025
Nkone Cattle Breeders Association promotes ‘drought-resistant cow’
In the 1960s, the government research stations in Tsholotsho and Matopos formalised the breed by establishing a nucleus herd.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jun. 19, 2025
Suspects drag magistrate to High Court
The suspects Shelton Dube (21), Sibangiswani Ncube (48) and Gilbert Ncube filed the application through their lawyer Nqobani Sithole.
By Simbarashe Sithole
May. 29, 2024
Cattle ranching as an alternative investment
The aim is to increase live weights, improve the degree of finish and achieve a higher grade at a young age. High energy diet consists of premix, hay, and cereals.
By Batanai Matsika
Apr. 26, 2024
Kadoma men nabbed for stocktheft
In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Munashe Mugova (23) and Julius Hlanayi (23).
By Daniel Moyo
Apr. 3, 2024
Drought claims 9 000 cattle
The El Niño weather phenomenon has resulted in erratic rainfall patterns across Zimbabwe leading to widespread crop failure and water shortages.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
Apr. 3, 2024
Former acting Gokwe chief dragged to court
According to court papers, the six villagers lost their cattle, goats and sheep after they were convicted by the community court without trial.
By Desmond Chingarande
Feb. 28, 2024
