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Thousands stranded in Zanu PF, CCC fierce clash over borehole

Thousands stranded in Zanu PF,  CCC fierce clash over borehole
Thousands of residents in Chivhu are caught in a political storm after a bitter standoff between Zanu PF and opposition politicians (CCC) over the control of a community borehole
By Miriam Mangwaya 11h ago

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

Sheep and goats

Sheep and goats
Bearing in mind, as well, that here in Zimbabwe, people generally tend to go for goats rather than sheep, let us be open-minded as we consider the different animals.
By Tim Middleton May. 17, 2026

Afreximbank profit jumps 25% amid global uncertainty

“The growth in net interest income and profitability demonstrates the strength of our operating model and the continued relevance of our mandate.” 
By Mthandazo Nyoni May. 22, 2026

How Byo youths reclaimed a wasteland with farming

What began as a routine monthly clean-up in Bulawayo’s Pumula suburb uncovered something far worse than litter: a permanent illegal dumpsite wedged between family homes
By Clemence Manyukwe 3h ago

Catholic nun brings hope to HIV orphans in rural Matobo

Hope has been reborn in Matobo, Matabeleland South, a windy and dry land which stands in silence and whose inhabitants had lost hope when the HIV and Aids pandemic reached its peak in Africa.
By Christine Masivo 3h ago