City turns to God amid water crisis

The local authority recently asked the government to declare the city a water crisis area to pave the way for international support for short-to-medium term solutions.
By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 24, 2024

Farmers dig at Agric minister

The dossier titled Challenges in Agriculture and Infrastructure Sectors — Urgent Attention Required exposes deep-rooted corruption in the sector and lack of corrective measures by the parent ministry.
By Nhau Mangirazi Mar. 19, 2024

Letter to my people: When your best minister is Mudha

The awards were just a charade by a government whose mediocrity cannot be matched.
By Doctor Stop It Mar. 17, 2024

Let’s be practical on tobacco beneficiation

Studies show that Zimbabwe produces around 6% of the world's tobacco output. As of 2023, the value of tobacco products sold around the world amounted to US$850 billion.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Mar. 15, 2024

Zim, Bots in fresh border deadlock

Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development minister Anxious Masuka held a meeting with Botswana’s Land Management, Water and Sanitation Services minister Kefentse Mzwinila.
By Tinashe Kairiza Mar. 15, 2024

Italian biochemical giant seeks Zim partnerships

The visit was facilitated by Italy’s ambassador to Zimbabwe, Umberto Malnati.
By Staff Writer Mar. 8, 2024

Govt moves in to alleviate Byo’s water crisis

Masuka said the government identified sites where drilling of boreholes will take place to alleviate the water situation in Bulawayo.
By Innocent Magondo Mar. 1, 2024

Feature: Farmers’ hope wilt as crops wither under drought’s grip

The World Food Programme warns that nearly eight million people in Zimbabwe face hunger, a number that could rise if the rains do not come soon.
By Problem Masau Feb. 19, 2024

Govt mulls US$13,5b food industry

Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Development minister Anxious Masuka said national food security could only be achieved by empowering rural people who constitute 62% of the country
By Rex Mphisa Feb. 17, 2024