Treasury’s Valley Seeds Pledge Blighted by Cynicism
Staff Reporter AN ALLEGED loan-guarantee scam involving Zimbabwe’s Finance ministry and Valley Seeds might “end up in legal nightmares for its punters”, as secretary George Guvamatanga’s letter was tantamount to an acknowledgment of debt by the government to the agricultural company, lawyers say. This comes amid scornful laughs, conspiratorial interpretations and lampooning of the ex-banker’s […]
Israel Turns Jerusalem’s Historic Old City into Heavily Militarized Zone
By Lloyd Rabaya In an attack targeting Palestinian Christians, Israeli authorities have transformed the Old City of Jerusalem into a de facto military zone. The Old City of Jerusalem holds immense significance to Christians as it is believed to be the place where Jesus was crucified, buried and resurrected. The Ambassador of Palestine to Zimbabwe […]
“The Language Turned Out To Be The Hardest Part For Me” – What challenges do participants in the Alabuga Start program face?
Staff Reporter Alabuga Start international program is becoming increasingly popular among young people in our country. This initiative offers young women aged 18 to 22 the chance to move to Russia and start building their careers in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone. The program description is certainly appealing, but only someone who has actually participated […]
HCC’s Dzehonye Taken to High Court for Double Allocation of Land
Own Correspondent Harare City Council councilor Blessing Duma has taken council bosses to High Court over double allocation of land and selling of non-existent land. The first respondent in the matter is director of Human Resources Jabulani Duve, the second respondent is the chamber secretary Warren Chiwawa, the third respondent is the Harare City Council […]
Minister Garwe Allegedly Intervenes to Block Arrest of Chief Director in Corruption Case
By Own Correspondent In a startling development, Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Daniel Garwe, is alleged to have intervened to protect a chief director from his ministry from arrest by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC). This alleged intervention is linked to accusations of extortion and criminal abuse of office against Shingirai Mushamba—Chief Director […]
Harare City’s Dzehonye Under Fire
Own Correspondent HARARE City Council (HCC) housing principal officer Edgar Dzehonye is under fire after revelations that he is one of the capital’s biggest land barons, allegedly abusing his position to acquire vast tracts of land. Sources at Town House claim and allege that Dzehonye, responsible for land allocation in Harare, has used his office […]
More Than 200 Journalists Killed in Gaza Amid Israeli Military Actions
by Lloyd Rabaya The death toll of Palestinian journalists killed by Israeli military has surpassed 210 as Israeli continues its attacks on Palestine, according to Ambassador of the State of Palestine in Zimbabwe, Tamer Almassri. This comes at a time when, recently, two journalists, Helmi Al-Faqaawi and Yousef al-Khazinda were brutally murdered whilst another one, […]
Russia’s Alabuga Start Programme Seeks 170 Young Zimbabwean Women for Careers in Tech and Engineering
Staff Reporter A Russian company, Alabuga Start, is actively engaging with government officials and stakeholders to recruit at least 170 young Zimbabwean women aged 18 to 22 for its international career development programme. The initiative, which targets women from Africa, Latin America, and India, offers intensive training, professional certification, and employment opportunities in Russia’s Alabuga […]
JICA to Support Zimbabwean Farmers
Staff Reporter THE Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) resident representative Shigeki Furuta said his organisation would continue to partner the government’s Smallholder Horticulture Empowerment Promotion (SHEP) programme to alleviate poverty and in support of rice production in the country. SHEP approaches have developed in Kenya through a technical cooperation project by the Japan International Cooperation […]
Seed Co Celebrates 85 Years of Innovation and Pan-African Expansion
Staff Reporter Seed Co, Africa’s leading seed producer, marked its 85th anniversary with a celebration of its legacy in agricultural innovation and regional expansion, showcasing its role in boosting food security across the continent. Founded in 1940, the company has grown from a small Zimbabwean operation into a pan-African leader, supplying over 50,000 metric tons […]