The blog is taking a break for a few weeks as holidays and book-writing deadlines beckon. But there’s plenty to catch up on if you haven’t already. Here’s a list of the ‘top 10’ most viewed posts of 2023 (so … Continue reading → …
Continue reading…
Others
Commercialising horticulture in Zimbabwe: some case studies
Last week the blog offered an overview of horticulture growing across our research sites in Zimbabwe. The blog emphasised the importance of a ‘hidden middle’ connecting growers to a range of other activities, all generating employment. This blog focuses on … Continue reading → …
Continue reading…
MDC bigwig joins Zanu PF
Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter FORMER Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) national secretary for Information and Publicity Mr Witness Dube who resigned from the opposition party this morning has been seen among multitudes at the Zanu-PF’s Presidential Star Rally in Centenary, Muzarabani District, Mashonaland Central province. President Mnangagwa today, July 22, is in Centenary, Mashonaland Central […] …
Continue reading…
Booming horticulture markets in Zimbabwe: a growing ‘hidden middle’
Everyone seems to be growing vegetables (and fruit) these days. It is big business and the horticulture sector is generating income, jobs and secondary businesses like never before. The ‘hidden middle’ in this value web is thriving. In the … Continue reading → …
Continue reading…
All parties are free to campaign: President
Kuda Bwititi in ZAKA ALL political parties that are contesting in the 2023 harmonised elections are free to campaign as they wish, as the Second Republic engenders political freedoms, President Mnangagwa has said. The President said this to a colossal crowd of more than 124 000 people that attended Zanu-PF’s Star Rally at Chinorumba High […] …
Continue reading…
NEW books: Why farmer participatory research is essential for agricultural development
The trio of ‘Farmer First’ books published originally between 1989 and 2009 have just been released as open access versions. You can download and share them for free. Together, they make the case that we must put farmers first if … Continue reading → …
Continue reading…
Liveblog Zanu PF Magunje Star Rally #ZimElections2023
Join us for a live blog as all roads today, 8 July, lead to Chenhanza Stadium in Magunje, Hurungwe district, Mashonaland West province, which famously regards itself as the Mashonaland “Best” where President Mnangagwa is the guest of honour at the Zanu PF star rally. Today’s launch comes after the party successfully launched their campaign […] …
Continue reading…
No more need for load shedding, says Zesa
Nqobile Bhebhe – nqobile.bhebhe@chronicle.co.zw IN a huge breakthrough for the Second Republic led by President Mnangagwa the power utility, Zesa, says the country no longer needs a load-shedding schedule as it is now able to produce enough electricity from its power plants with minimal imports to meet demand by domestic and industrial consumers. The successful […] …
Continue reading…
The inspiring journey of Joshua Nkomo, African hero
Raymond Jaravaza – raymondjaravaza@gmail.com IN the annals of African history, there are few figures as iconic and revered as the late Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo, affectionately known as Father Zimbabwe. A towering presence with an air of command, he captivated the international community when he made a resolute exit from a conference in London. This […] …
Continue reading…
Tradition, innovation converge to celebrate love and creativity
Flora Fadzai Sibanda, florafadzaisibz@gmail.com “THEY promised and they delivered” — this is the resounding sentiment shared by attendees of the Lobola/Roora Expo, a groundbreaking event held recently in Bulawayo. It was an occasion unlike any other, with over 20 service providers, including some from outside the city, coming together to showcase everything related to lobola, […] …
Continue reading…