COP28 opens in Dubai later in the week and debates about how to address the climate crisis are in the news. But in the air-conditioned halls of the conference centre there will be little talk of class struggle. Technical solutions … Continue reading → …
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BLACK ICE: A gripping tale of love, abuse, gangsters, corruption, crime to launch in December
Natasha Mutsiba,mutsibanatasha@gmail.com A movie titled “BLACK ICE” is set to be released in December. The locally produced film promises to captivate audiences with its intense storyline, which delves into the realms of love, abuse, gangsters, corruption, and crime. The cast comprises talented individuals who bring the characters to life. These include Prince Ndlovu as the […] …
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Insimbi ZeZhwane to perform alongside Soul Brothers
Natasha Mutsiba, mutsibanatasha@gmail.com Sought-after rhumba group, Insimbi ZeZhwane has been added to the line-up of the anticipated Ziyakhala Music Festival in Bulawayo which will be headlined by the Soul Brothers from South Africa. The event is set to take place at the iconic White City Stadium on December 22, where a stellar line-up of performers […] …
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Seven stories about navigating an uncertain world
This blog replicates one that first appeared on the PASTRES site. Although not about Zimbabwe’s land and agrarian change story per se, the themes are highly relevant. Indeed, how farmers, herders, traders and others navigate an uncertain environment has been … Continue reading → …
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WATCH: Zimpapers donates exercise books to Townsend High School in appreciation of cancer walk participation
Natasha Mutsiba,mutsibanatasha@gmail.com IN a heart-warming gesture of appreciation, Zimpapers Bulawayo, on Friday donated books to pupils at Townsend High School who actively participated in the Zimpapers Cancer Walk earlier this month. The event saw a remarkable turnout, with 60 students and 5 teachers from Townsend High School joining the walk to raise awareness. The generous […] …
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Mukupe, accomplices jailed three-years after being convicted for smuggling
Judge says he sparred the convicts longer sentences after conceding they were first time offenders …
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Get your picnic baskets ready: ‘Picnic and Chill’ event happening this weekend
Natasha Mutsiba, mutsibanatasha@gmail.com The “Picnic and Chill” event, a family-oriented outdoor gathering with a picnic theme, is set to take place at The Barn in Hillside, Bulawayo this Saturday. Curated to provide a recreational service for all, the event aims to bring entertainment and relaxation to the city. “Picnic and Chill is an outdoor event […] …
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Four vendors feared dead in an accident
Patrick Chitumba At least four vendors are feared dead while several others were injured after a Toyota Axio vehicle headed for Shurugwi town veered off the road and ramped into the road side vendors selling “Mazhanje (sugar plum / loquat fruit)” at Gwenhoro turn off in Shurugwi this late afternoon. When this reporter arrived at […] …
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Appropriate agricultural machinery in Zimbabwe: the vital role of rural innovation and service hubs
The previous blogs in this series have discussed the rise of small-scale mechanisation as a response to agricultural production, processing and transport challenges in Zimbabwe. The demand for new machines – of all shapes and sizes – arises due to … Continue reading → …
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On the move: transporting agricultural goods in Zimbabwe
As production and marketing has increased from the new resettlement farms, the demand for transport has grown. The earlier blog series highlighted the importance of transport operators as part of the expanding ‘hidden middle’. Transporters facilitate value chains of all … Continue reading → …
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