By Dr Trywell Muzerengi…Farmers are being urged to remain vigilant and take immediate action as cases of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) continue to pose a serious threat to cattle health and productivity.Lumpy Skin Disease is a viral infection that primarily affects cattle, with symptoms that can severely impact both animal…
Zimbabwe’s Inflation Rises…
Tinotenda Hove – Zimbabwe recorded an uptick in inflation for March 2026 in both local currency (ZiG/ZWG) and United States dollar terms, with rising fuel costs pushing up prices for transport and basic food items. Information released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) on Thursday, 26 March, indicates that…
Namibia Cuts Fuel Levies in Short-Term Move to Offset Rising Costs
Tinotenda Hove - The Namibian government has announced a 50% reduction in fuel levies for a limited period of three months, in an effort to cushion consumers from rising fuel prices. The decision comes ahead of a significant fuel price increase set to take effect on 1 April, which is…
Facts About Artificial Insemination
By Dr Trywell MuzerengiArtificial insemination is increasingly becoming a vital tool in modern livestock production, offering farmers an efficient and cost-effective method of improving animal breeding without relying on natural mating. This technique, which involves the artificial introduction of semen into a female animal to achieve conception, is widely recognised…
Major Valley Farms – Expanding Into Bird Breeding
By A Correspondent— Major Valley Farms, a mixed farming enterprise based in Gutu, Zimbabwe, has sparked interest among bird lovers and agricultural enthusiasts after releasing a statement highlighting the fascinating world of fancy pigeons. In a post shared under the theme “Pigeon World,” the farm introduced two unique and historically…
Govt Eyes Private Partner to Rehabilitate Binga’s Critical Harare Vic Falls Route
…as Minister Mhona updates Parliament on rain-damaged roads in marginalized district Binga- Government is pursuing a Private Public Partnership (PPP) arrangement to rehabilitate the crucial Karoi-Binga-Cross Dete road, which serves as the shortest route from Harare to Victoria Falls, amid worsening road conditions caused by incessant rains across the country.…
Harare Marks Decade of Sister City Ties with Korean Delegation
Harare – A high-level delegation from Cheonan City, South Korea, is in Harare to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the twinning agreement between the two municipalities, with officials participating in a tree-planting ceremony and a handover of books to city libraries. The delegation is led by Kim Seok-pil, Acting Mayor…
Rooneys Responds To Criticism Over :Scotchcart” Retirement
Harare' Retail giant Rooneys has issued a statement to clarify what it describes as a misrepresentation of the send-off given to a long-serving team member, following a social media post that questioned the company's recognition of his 45 years of service. In a media release on Tuesday, the company addressed…
NetOne Scraps On-Peak And Off-Peak Data Restrictions After Customer Backlash
Tinotenda Hove - State-owned mobile network operator NetOne Zimbabwe has removed on-peak and off-peak browsing limits from all its data bundles following mounting pressure from frustrated customers. For years, subscribers had complained that large portions of their purchased data were effectively unusable because they could only be accessed during off-peak…
Gvt Slashes Agricultural Levies in Bid to Boost Production
Harare — In a sweeping move to revitalise the agricultural sector, the Zimbabwean government has approved significant reductions in licences, permits, levies and fees across crops, horticulture, fisheries and fertiliser sub-sectors, slashing some costs by as much as 90 percent. The sweeping reforms, announced following the Sixth Cabinet meeting at…

