French agency provides €1,5m sweetener to Zim beekeepers

This will be achieved through improved production practices and the establishment of a national honey quality certification  centre.
By Ashton Ndakusiya Mar. 12, 2025

Editorial Comment: Mnangagwa has to walk the talk

In June 2018, Mnangagwa himself said the awarding of the Gwanda solar project tender to the ex-convict was a mistake that must never be repeated.
By The Standard Mar. 9, 2025
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Pay up again, or lose your stands: New developer

Despite completing payments for stands and servicing levies, many beneficiaries have been left stranded by the developer, Zimbabwe Housing Project Trust (ZHPT).
By Silas Nkala Feb. 15, 2025

Govt seeks US$5,31m AfDB grant for beef, leather value chain

The project will emphasise capacity building, providing potable water, enhancing livestock productivity, value-addition and private sector development.
By Farming Reporter Feb. 13, 2025

Probe Helcraw water deal

This is troubling given the substantial financial implications for Harare residents, who will be expected to shoulder the burden of funding the project through monthly levies.
By Faith Zaba Jan. 31, 2025

Zanu PF MP awarded US$138m water deal Harare residents to be levied US$6 every month for up to 10 years

The project aims to increase daily water production to 520 million litres, requiring US$40,99 million.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela Jan. 24, 2025

Zim livestock sector on road to recovery

The government also implemented the Livestock Emergency Assistance and Preparedness (LEAPS) programme, ensuring sustainability and productivity of the livestock sector.
By Ophar Mavuri and Lee Musaidzi Jan. 23, 2025

Harare queries water plant deal

However, Harare officials questioned Helcraw’s capacity, citing its unsuccessful bid to supply water meters in a US$2 million tender in 2023.
By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela Jan. 17, 2025

Zim scraps the death penalty — tracking the path to abolition

Some governments that retain the death penalty, such as Kenya, claim that they can’t abolish it while there is considerable public support for capital punishment.
By Carolyn Hoyle and Parvais Jabbar Jan. 16, 2025