Author: John Tanyanyiwa
Govt targets 120,000 hectares of wheat
Despite the looming El Nino drought threat, the government remains steadfast in its commitment to agriculture, setting a target of 120,000 hectares for winter wheat planting. Wheat cultivation primarily relies on irrigation, and the nation’s various dams are adequately stocked to sustain the crop. During yesterday’s post-cabinet briefing, Dr. Jenfan Muswere, the Minister of Information, […]
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President to commission Kamativi Mine
As Zimbabwe showcases strength in lithium reserves, the largest in Africa, attention is drawn to Kamativi in Hwange District, Matabeleland North Province, where President Mnangagwa is tomorrow expected to commission a new lithium mining investment project undertaken by Kamativi Mining Company (KMC). Zimbabwe is estimated to have the highest number of lithium projects under exploration […]
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Govt interventions on cholera pay dividends
TEN districts in Zimbabwe have been declared cholera-free zones following targeted interventions by Government that have also led to a marked decrease in suspected new cases. The country has been grappling with the current outbreak since February last year and has recorded 31 507 suspected cholera cases, 3 920 confirmed cases and 679 cumulative deaths. […]
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Scrapping low-cost accounts bank charges to drive saving culture
Economic analysts have praised the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) for its recent decision to eliminate bank charges for low-cost accounts noting that the move has the potential to boost saving culture and promote financial inclusion. This move, announced by the RBZ governor, Dr John Mashayavanhu, in his first Monetary Policy Statement, aims to address […]
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Traders begin accepting ZiG currency
Some traders have started accepting ZiG currency after banks successfully configured their digital platforms and the shops reset their prices in the new currency. Other traders are now at an advanced stage to migrate to the use of the new local currency before tomorrow’s deadline. Mainstream large retailers were transacting in both ZiG and foreign […]
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Zimbabwe introduces injectable HIV drug
ZIMBABWE has introduced Cabotegravir long-acting (CAB-LA), an injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis drug, to add to the HIV prevention regime in the country. The drug, an ARV designed to suppress any infection as it occurs, is for HIV-negative people who have a high risk of becoming infected with HIV. It is the third pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) product […]
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President donates computers to Silobela school
DHLAMATULI Primary School in Silobela, Kwekwe District, has received 20 laptops donated by President Mnangagwa as part of efforts to scale up the adoption of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) and transforming the country’s education sector. The rural school also received a projector, a printer and other ICT gadgets to boost the technological transformation journey, as […]
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Minister scoops UK award
PRIMARY and Secondary Education Minister, Torerai Moyo, has won a continental award from the Global Skills Hub United Kingdom in recognition of his contribution to education for African children. He was handed the award at the closing ceremony of the 2nd Africa Education Summit held at the University of Nottingham over the weekend. Minister Moyo […]
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All systems go: Banks, service providers successfully configure systems, processes to ZiG
OVER 90 percent of banking institutions and mobile bank service providers have successfully configured their systems and processes in line with the new monetary policy guidelines, paving the way for smooth public transactions using the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (Zig) currency. Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor, Dr John Mushayavanhu, said this yesterday as he […]
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Independence Flame begins journey to Manicaland
The official send-off of the Independence Torch will take place today at the Museum of Human Sciences in Harare, marking the start of its journey to Manicaland Province as the country prepares to celebrate the 44th Independence Day anniversary on April 18. After its official send-off, the torch will begin its journey by making stops […]
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