Women in horticulture: A new era for Zimbabwe’s Agricultural Sector

Sikhulekelani Moyo mskhulekelani16@gmail.com Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with a strong focus on empowering women in horticulture. The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting gender equality in the sector. Speaking at the Horticultural Development Council’s Women Business Conference, Permanent Secretary Professor Obert Jiri, […] …
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Water emergency declared in Plumtree following critical distribution Tower Pipe failure

Ronald Mpofu-itsronaldrox@gmail.com The Plumtree Town Council has issued an urgent notice to residents following a critical failure of a pipe at the main distribution tower, resulting in a temporary water disruption across the town. Residents in high-lying areas have been warned to brace for severe water shortages, as the town’s backup pumping system has limited […] …
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Storms Wreak Havoc in Bulilima

By Ronald Mpofu – itsronaldrox@gmail.com STORMS have wreaked havoc in Bulilima District following severe weather earlier this year. On 15 January 2025, at around 4 PM, strong winds and heavy rains ripped off the roofs of three classroom blocks at Kandana Primary School. On the same day, Huwana ward experienced relentless overnight rainfall, causing flooding in […] …
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Villagers in shock as rebuilt Charlie Dam Wall collapses after heavy rains

By Ronald Mpofu itsronaldrox@gmail.com A DEVASTATING dam wall collapse has struck Bulilima District in Matabeleland South, leaving villagers reeling in distress—despite the dam having been newly rebuilt in 2024. Charlie Dam, located in Village 17, Nyabane, under Headman Sikhathini, suffered a catastrophic breach in the early hours of Monday, 17 February 2025. Although over 20 […] …
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Filabusi man jailed 15 years for rape and assault of minor

Sidumisile Mabena, sidumisile77mabena@gmail.com A 31-YEAR-OLD man from Filabusi in Matabeleland South has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for raping and assaulting a 12-year-old girl. “On the 25th of November, 2024, in Filabusi, the accused approached a 12-year-old girl while she was on her way to school with her siblings. He asked for directions, […] …
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Chinese arrested for possessing rhino horns

Source: Chinese arrested for possessing rhino horns –Newsday Zimbabwe Harare magistrate Sheunesu Matova remanded Lin Wang in custody to March 11 for routine remand after advising him to approach the High Court for bail application. A 62-YEAR-OLD Chinese national was dragged before the Harare Magistrates’ Court facing an allegation of possessing rhino horns valued at […]
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Gweru, City Parking deal pays dividends 

Source: Gweru, City Parking deal pays dividends – The Southern Eye THE partnership between Gweru City Council and City Parking is paying dividends with the local authority having improved service delivery as it benefits from the company’s corporate social responsibility programmes and remittances from the vehicle parking management system. In an interview yesterday, Gweru mayor […]
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