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Edgar Vhera Agriculture Specialist Writer A MISHMASH of factors such as growing export volumes and value addition on the backdrop of firming commodity prices has laid the foundation for a 40 percent increase in the value of tobacco exports, which saw earnings growing from US$801 million in 2022 to US$1, 1 billion this year. Statistics availed […]

Sports Reporter TOPFLIGHT football player Tawanda Macheke is appealing for assistance to send his four-month-old son to India for an emergency heart operation. Macheke, who previously turned out for Dynamos and Black Rhinos and is now currently contracted at Manica Diamonds, said he is facing a bill of US$20 000 and has so far raised […]

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter Southern African countries today commemorated the SADC Malaria Day, which seeks to create awareness about malaria and mobilise the community to participate in malaria control programmes. The annual event observed in November, highlights regional efforts and progress towards malaria elimination. This year’s theme, ‘Resilient health systems and communities key to […]

Court Reporter The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two detectives for allegedly demanding and receiving more than USD700 for them to recover 20 instead of 75 bags of fertilisers stolen from the Presidential Inputs Scheme. Nelson Chinembiri (36) and Maxwell Mukono (34) both detective constables based at Marondera Criminal Investigation Department are expected to appear […]

Sports Reporter FORMER ZIFA national teams General Manager Wellington Mpandare has no hard feelings about leaving the football scene after falling victim to the restructuring that is currently taking place at the national association. Mpandare had worked with the Warriors as team manager since 2015 before his appointment to the position of National Teams General […]

Sports Reporter BLACK Rhinos coach Saul Chaminuka has been named the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League Coach of the Month for November. Chaminuka, who led the army side on an unbeaten run during the month, was crowned alongside equally impressive veteran midfielder Rodwell Chinyengetere whose late flourish in the 2023 campaign helped giants CAPS United […]

Elita Chikwati Features Editor Light rains, localised hailstorms and lightning are expected in most parts of the country starting today until Friday, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has said. In an advisory, the MSD said localised rains in excess of 30mm are expected in all Mashonaland provinces while small pellets of hail may occur in […]

Daniel Chigunwe Herald Correspondent Endowed with a beautiful climate, rich soils, lush vegetation and large water bodies is the farming town of Mvurwi, famed for being the hub of tobacco leaf farming in Mashonaland Central. Over the past few years the town has become home to giant tobacco players who have established auction floors, among […]

Lovemore Dube ANDREW Kadengu one of Zimbabwe Saints’ architects of the 1970s success has died. He is believed to have been in his early 70s. Kadengu died at Chinhoyi Hospital Tuesday afternoon almost two months after suffering a stroke attack. Francis Zimunya an elder with the Zimbabwe Footballers Trust confirmed that his long time ally […]

Ashton Mutyavaviri THERE is no harm in applying lime to improve soil nutrients balance even during the planting period, as this is key in boosting the production of safe and nutritious food necessary for addressing food security. Head of Chemistry and Soil Research Institute (CSRI) Mr Emmanuel Chikwari yesterday urged farmers to improve their soils’ […]

Fildah Gwati THE need for efficient fresh farm produce market systems must not be underestimated, as the country moves to transform agriculture from subsistence to commercial, which requires farmers to curtail post-harvest losses and ensure produce gets to its intended destinations without delays. Knowledge Transfer Africa (KTA) Chief Executive Officer Dr Charles Dhewa yesterday observed […]

Mangaliso Lawrence Kabulika YOUTH desk chief programmes coordinator with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Mr Nickros Kajengo has urged youths to take the lead in driving agricultural transformation to ensure the country achieves food self-sufficiency. Speaking at the National Champion Young Farmer Awards held in Harare recently, Mr Kajengo said […]

Crime Reporter A 46-year-old Bulawayo man died on Sunday after he was stabbed with a nail cutter knife following a misunderstanding during a beer drinking spree. Police have since arrested three suspects in connection with the case. National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed. “Police in Bulawayo have arrested Mbalehle Ncube (22), Hlonipani Sibanda […]

Prosper Dembedza Herald Correspondent Three people have appeared in court on allegations of extorting US$100 000 from a suspected thief as an inducement to stop them from reporting the theft to the police. Elizabeth Nyamande (35), Evernice Nyamande (30) and Emmanuel Ngorima (38) were charged with extortion when they appeared before Harare Magistrate Mrs Marehwanazvo […]

Takudzwa Chitsiga Sports Reporter ALL is set for the inaugural Mufakose Community Hall Bodybuilding and Modelling contest to be held tomorrow at Mufakose High 1 School. Mufakose Gym and Mufakose High 1 have joined forces in organising this event, which will see high school boys and girls’ models taking to the podium. After successfully hosting […]