Tinotenda Hove – The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) has issued a strong warning to the investing public against a scammer, identified as Aaron Sibanda, who has been fraudulently posing as a ZSE agent and soliciting money from unsuspecting individuals. According to the ZSE, Sibanda has been using mobile money platform…
Tinotenda Hove -Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday delivered the 2025 Mid-Term Budget Review Statement in Parliament, offering key updates on government revenue and expenditure for the first half of the year. Between January and June, the government spent 35% of the approved 2025 national budget. Ncube ruled out any…
By Dr Trywell Muzerengi Deworming is a vital component of livestock and poultry management, yet it is often overlooked by many farmers. Understanding the importance of controlling internal parasites is key to improving animal health, productivity, and profitability. Internal parasites such as worms compete with animals for nutrients. When animals…
Tinotenda Hove – Zimbabwean authorities have intensified efforts to root out counterfeit goods from the market following concerns over public health and consumer safety. During a routine inspection carried out in downtown Harare on Tuesday, several tuck shops were found in possession of fake products, including large quantities of counterfeit…
Tinotenda Hove - HARARE – Zimbabwean banks are under fire for charging excessive fees on foreign currency withdrawals, with customers paying between US$23 and US$50 to access just US$1,000 from their accounts—depending on the financial institution. This trend has sparked outrage, especially when compared to global banking standards. In countries…
Tinotenda Hove - In a major boost for access to higher education, Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe has partnered with Midlands State University (MSU) to launch a US$52,000 undergraduate scholarship programme targeting underprivileged Zimbabwean students. The landmark initiative, announced during a signing ceremony at the MSU campus in Gweru, is set to…
By Dr. Trywell Muzerengi - Dystocia refers to difficult or abnormal labor, where an animal is unable to give birth naturally without human assistance. This condition is commonly observed in domestic animals such as cows, goats, and sheep. Common Causes of Dystocia: Fetal malpresentation:The fetus is not positioned correctly—such as…
Tinotenda Hove – As Zimbabweans continue to battle skyrocketing prices, stagnant wages, and daily economic pressures, the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has announced a new revenue collection target of US$7.2 billion for 2025 — a move that has triggered widespread frustration among already overburdened citizens. In a statement this week,…
Tinotenda Hove - The Zimbabwean government appears to be scrambling for control in the face of mounting economic turmoil, as the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) on Sunday abruptly announced the suspension of gold coin sales—once touted as a hedge against inflation and a store of value for investors. In…
By Dr. Trywell Muzerengi- Artificial insemination (AI) is revolutionising livestock production in Zimbabwe and around the world, allowing farmers to improve the quality of their herds without the need for a live bull. At its core, AI involves introducing semen—collected from genetically superior bulls—into a female animal's reproductive tract to…
