Cut down on wasteful spending, govt told

Veritas said the government has to start living within its means and stop overgenerous hand-outs to top officials at the taxpayers’ expense and starving other ministries.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Nov. 27, 2024

Drought fuels GBV as hunger bites in Mbire

Zimbabwe is experiencing its worst drought in over 40 years, leaving 7,6 million in urgent need of food — and the situation continues to worsen.
By Chengeto Chidi Oct. 6, 2024

Project brings relief to drought-stricken Chiredzi

The perennial dry spells impact negatively on crop yields and this year's El Nino-induced drought has left villagers in the hunger-stricken region on the edge.
By Vanessa Gonye Sep. 23, 2024

Muckracker: Long live our dear Owner! Long live Munhumutapa!

Muck is waiting for an invitation to the graduation party of Cde Dexter Nduna, otherwise the temptation to invite himself is beyond control.
By Muckracker Sep. 20, 2024

Silalatshani irrigation runs dry

There are over 800 farmers with at least two hectares each on which they produce maize, beans and other crops at the irrigation scheme.
By Nizbert Moyo Sep. 8, 2024

Binga children face increased exploitation as hunger bites

Standard People established that child labour in Binga is prevalent in subsistence farming and livestock herding.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Aug. 25, 2024

Gold panners threaten city’s water supplies

Gold panning is rife in the Umzingwane catchment area where the city’s five supply dams area with Umzingwane and Insiza Mayfair dams the most at risk.
By Silas Nkala Aug. 11, 2024

Zimbabwe poised for tobacco production record

According to the Kutsaga Tobacco Research Board, as of August 1 growers had acquired over one million grammes of seed capable of covering 201 036 hectares.
By Business Reporter Aug. 11, 2024
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Mthuli Ncube’s budget review a ‘damp squib’

The Treasury boss, however, did not offer a supplementary budget to protect vulnerable groups.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Jul. 28, 2024