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Fildah Gwati FARMERS must be able to accurately identify the fall and African armyworm pests to administer the correct control measures that will address the problem, an expert has said. Migratory Pest Control Department acting chief director Mr Shingirayi Nyamutukwa yesterday said by understanding the distinctions between the African armyworm and the fall armyworm, farmers […]
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Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer AS efforts to make smallholder agriculture more sustainable intensify, the Zimbabwe Agricultural Development Trust (ZADT) has committed to train farmers countrywide on access to finance with 115 from Marondera having so far been trained. ZADT’s move will complement the Government’s thrust to achieve Vision 2030 vision of an empowered and prosperous […]
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Lincoln Towindo in MAUN, Botswana THE development of cross-border infrastructure within SADC will help fast-track regional integration and anchor trade and investment, which are key for robust economic development. This was said by President Mnangagwa here on Friday while officially opening the Botswana-Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission Summit at Maun Lodge. The President highlighted two specific projects […]
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Crime Reporter Three robbers who were terrorising and targeting people keeping large amounts of money in Bulawayo and Matabeleland South province were on Tuesday killed after a shoot-out with police. Police said the suspects are Pride Moyo (29), Newman Ncube and Ntokozo Ncube who were killed during a shootout incident which occurred at Tuli River, […]
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Crime Reporter A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Chegutu on allegations of killing and robbing a policeman of his cellphone over the weekend. Tinotenda Tatenda Nyika allegedly stabbed Elisha Munengerwa (35), with a homemade knife once on the lower left arm before stealing the cellphone National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the […]
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Precious Manomano Herald Reporter The Government has managed to put anthrax cases under control by vaccinating all the cattle in the areas that are prone to the disease. Last season, thirty-six cattle died due to anthrax in Chipinge, Hurungwe, and Gokwe South and North. About 518 people who contracted anthrax were also reported, but no reports […]
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Fildah Gwati DRIVEN by the current craze for people to eat healthily, many farmers are moving to adopt edible insect farming and domestication of mopane worms, as they seek to tap into their high nutritional value qualities to maximise production for high returns. Edible insects are rich in nutrients such as mineral salts, zinc, iron […]
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Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer IT was exciting news for tobacco farmers yesterday after the Tobacco Industry and Marketing Board (TIMB) revealed that March 13, 2024 will mark the long-anticipated opening of the auction floors with their contract counterparts set to follow a day later. In a letter written to all tobacco stakeholders, TIMB acting chief […]
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Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer THE country’s largest cotton contractor has reason to smile all the way to the bank following the 14 percent rise in international lint price from US$1,65 per kg at the beginning of November 2023 to the current US$1, 87. In its recent trading update from September 1, 2023 to January 31 […]
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Tariro Stacey Gatsi COTTON farmers are expecting a fruitful season after the Grain Marketing Board (GMB) expeditiously distributed top-dressing fertiliser and herbicides to most growing areas in the wake of the dry spell that rocked the first half of the season delaying the planting of the crop. Initially, GMB had only distributed seed and basal […]
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Court Correspondent The founder of Grace Family International Church Evidence Chari who is facing allegations of assaulting and threatening a woman who had given him a car to use has been issued with a warrant of arrest after he failed to turn up for trial today. Chari’s trial was supposed to start today before Harare […]
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Entertainment Reporter Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has done it again, this time gifting musician cum politician Sandra Ndebele, with a Mercedes Benz GLE400d worth US$155 000. Ndebele, a Zanu PF politician, is the councillor for Bulawayo’s Ward 20. She is the third beneficiary, within a space of two weeks to receive a luxurious ride from Chivayo […]
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Entertainment Reporter Businessman, Wicknell Chivayo has gifted Dendera musician Sulumani Chimbetu with a 2022 Mercedes Benz GLE 300d. This comes on the heels of rewarding award-winning contemporary artist Jah Prayzah with a 2023 Mercedes Benz 4matic worth US$180 000 last week. Posting on social media after handing the vehicle to the musician, Chivayo said he was […]
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Walter Nyamukondiwa Mashonaland West Bureau Chief Heads of Government departments in Mashonaland West province are working on a blueprint to promote socio-economic development and boost the provincial Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The blueprint seeks to review and strengthen the Provincial Economic Development Plan (2023) and track progress in the implementation of the National Development Strategy […]
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Victor Maphosa Mashonaland East Bureau A Marondera man reportedly committed suicide recently after severely assaulting his girlfriend following a misunderstanding. It is alleged that Clever Chikosho (40) struck Tambudzai Mugoti (39) with an axe several times after he had found her with another man the previous day. The incident occurred on Saturday. It is alleged that […]