This year looks like it will be a bumper harvest, with the recently published crop assessment expecting a massive 2.3 million tonnes of maize, up 58% from last year. Maize is central to a complex web of small-scale businesses supporting … Continue reading → …
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The ‘hidden middle’: the transformation of agri-food systems in Africa
There is an unrecognised but vast ‘hidden middle’ of private sector businesses operating in Africa between agricultural producers and food consumers. This is made up of a range of private actors providing transport, trading, brokerage, finance, storage, warehousing, processing and … Continue reading → …
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Aspiring councillor fights drug abuse
Flora Fadzai Sibanda, Online Reporter AN aspiring Zanu PF councillor Ganizani Phiri has joined the fight against drug and substance abuse by introducing a number of activities in his ward to help youths stay away from drug and substance abuse. He is vying to represent Ward 13 in Bulawayo. Cde Phiri is funding a number of […] …
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UK ambassador arranges for President Mnangagwa to travel for King Charles III Coronation
Bongani Ndlovu , Online Reporter The British Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Melanie Robinson, visited President Mnangagwa at State House in Harare this afternoon to make arrangements for his trip to her country for the Coronation Ceremony of King Charles III. The coronation of King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen consort […] …
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Abigail Mabuza ready for debut Bulawayo gig
Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Reporter South Africa-based Disco Kwasa songstress Abigail Mabuza (born Abigail Hlanzekile Ncube) is ready to perform in the City of Kings and Queens for the first time. She is billed to perform at Palace Hotel this Saturday where she will be backed by DJ Keitho, Ayaxxx, Bhandit and Mandoza. The gig is […] …
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Aymos jets in for maiden show
Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter SOUTH AFRICAN Amapiano artiste, Aymos has landed at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport for his debut show dubbed “All White Party Featuring Aymos” to be held at The Boundary in Bulawayo. He touched down to a rapturous reception from personnel from event organisers, Fife Street Events, and popular male model […] …
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Zimbabwe’s resettlement experience from 1980 to 2000
My recent blog on ‘phases of land reform’ focused on the post-2000 land reform period, but of course there was resettlement before 2000 as part of the post-Independence land reform efforts from 1980 to 2000. This too had phases, again … Continue reading → …
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More drug peddlers arrested
Peter Matika, Online Desk Police across the country today arrested 34 people under the operation, “No to dangerous drugs and illicit substances,” bringing cumulative arrests to 4 378. The operation is geared towards flushing out drug cartels responsible for distributing illicit substances such as crystal methamphetamine, marijuana, and illegal cough syrups. ZRP intensified the fight […] …
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Robin Palmer – the original land campaigner and scholar activist
Robin Palmer sadly died on February 19th. Historian, lecturer, land campaigner, NGO worker and consultant, he was the original scholar activist. The large numbers of tributes that have been shared on many platforms (see here and here) are witness to … Continue reading → …
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Comedy or lecture?
Mbulelo Mpofu, Showbiz Reporter COMEDY, irrespective of the facet, is meant to crack ribs with bursts of laughter but what happens when comedy mimics boring lectures? Digital strategist, writer and blogger Larry Kwiriray has opened a can of worms, exposing how he feels comedians are performing below par nowadays. In a Facebook post, Kwirirayi said […] …
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