By Dr Trywell Muzerengi-As the dry season begins, farmers across Zimbabwe are being encouraged to take advantage of crop residues to venture into oyster mushroom production, a low-cost and highly profitable agricultural activity. Crop waste materials, which are often discarded after harvest, can be effectively used as substrate for growing…
-As Dorowa is set for May restart. Harare – Mutapa Investment Fund has committed $153 million to resuscitate Zimbabwe’s fertiliser manufacturing value chain, with the first disbursements already enabling Dorowa Minerals to resume phosphate production in May, fund chief executive Dr John Mangudya told parliament. Presenting before the Parliamentary Portfolio…
Tinotenda Hove - The introduction of upgraded Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes through Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) in Harare has done little to inspire public confidence, with many questioning whether the latest currency changes will bring any real economic stability. Following the official rollout this Tuesday, customers at several banks, including…
Harare– The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced plans to construct an interchange at the Seke Road-Delport Road junction, a major infrastructure project that will also include the construction of Delport Road from Mabvuku off Mutare Road. The announcement comes as Zimbabwe continues an extensive nationwide road rehabilitation…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
…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.…
