How agriculture index-based insurance can be a gamechanger to farmers to manage climate change induced substantial losses

Gibson Mhaka THE agriculture sector, particularly crop and livestock production, face many risks, such as climate change, pests and diseases and extreme weather events which usually cost farmers in developing countries like Zimbabwe millions of dollars each year. In February this year small-scale farmers and villagers from PBS Village, Ward 18 in Fort Rixon in […] …
Continue reading…

Enjoyed this post? Share it!

 
 

Traditional leaders call for peace

Chief Nhlamba Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, sukulwenkosi.dube@chronicle.co.zw TRADITIONAL leaders have implored their communities to maintain peace and desist from derogatory speech that could incite political conflicts. As the country heads towards the harmonised elections this month, traditional leaders have joined President Mnangagwa and many other voices imploring citizens to maintain the prevailing peace and tranquility before, during and […] …
Continue reading…

Enjoyed this post? Share it!

 
 

Four robbery suspects arrested in Bulawayo

Crime Reporter FOUR suspected armed robbers and burglars who were part of a gang of six that has been raiding mines and companies in and around Bulawayo have been arrested. Police have since recovered a pellet gun which was being used in the robberies. The suspects are Prince Ndlovu (27), Meander Takudzwa Muzavazi (25), Brighton […] …
Continue reading…

Enjoyed this post? Share it!

 
 

All set for Bulawayo Presidential Star Rally

 Sikhumbuzo Moyo, smoyo@chronicle.co.zw President Mnangagwa’s plane has touched down at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport anytime now enroute to the Presidential Star rally at Cowdray Park grounds. Before addressing what is expected to be a record-breaking bumper crowd at the rally, the Zanu-PF First Secretary and President is set to commission the Cowdray Park […] …
Continue reading…

Enjoyed this post? Share it!

 
 

Marange fire incident: Fifth victim dies

Crime Reporter The fifth victim in which four other family members were burnt beyond recognition in a fire incident in Marange, Manicaland Province, over the weekend has succumbed to her injuries. The female juvenile, Takunda Mundonko (14) died yesterday after sustaining serious burns. When the incident occurred, Takunda Mundonko managed to escape through the window. […] …
Continue reading…

Enjoyed this post? Share it!

 
 

Toll, vehicle licence fees fall again

Trust Freddy Herald Correspondent Zimbabwe National Road  Administration (Zinara) yesterday again reviewed downwards both toll and vehicle licencing fees as local currency continues to gain against the United States dollar. Toll fees which are set in both foreign currency and local currency have seen a downward review in local currency where a light-motor vehicle is […] …
Continue reading…

Enjoyed this post? Share it!