Zim farmers lead research on conservation agriculture

Prolonged droughts had devastated her maize crops, and cotton prices declined due to a combination of factors, including a collapsing textile industry and a volatile currency.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe May. 11, 2025

Millers fret over grain deliveries

“The GMAZ would like to denounce the on-going side marketing of maize by unscrupulous buyers,” Musarara said.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 4, 2022

Climate financing boon for Zim agriculture

The transformation of agriculture entails developing a robust sector that has mainstreamed mechanisms of reducing vulnerability of, and maintaining and increasing the resilience of farmers and farming systems to negative climate change impacts.

By The Standard Jan. 23, 2022

The mousetrap

The mousetrap
School heads may receive an anonymous letter from a parent or group of parents, giving no name or address, or, if written as an email, giving an anonymous email address.
By Tim Middleton Aug. 16, 2026

Dumisani Foundation marks 11 years of giving back

Teams and players from Entumbane, Gifford, Milton, Mtshabezi, St Columbus and Mzilikazi participated in the competition, giving the event a strong community focus.
By Langelihle Nyathi Aug. 18, 2026

Ndebele king mourns Kariba disaster victims

In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bornwel Khumalo, the king described the disaster as deeply distressing and questioned how such lapses could occur.
By Nizbert Moyo Aug. 18, 2026