Zimbabwe's summer planting campaign has accelerated dramatically, with farmers cultivating over 22,000 hectares of maize compared to fewer than 7,000 hectares during the same period a year earlier. Agriculture Minister Anxious Masuka encouraged producers to maximize the current rainfall, noting that half of all fertilizer and seed under the Presidential Input Support Programme should reach communities by week's end. The initiative targets three million farmers nationwide.
Provincial data shows Mashonaland East leading maize cultivation at 8,561 hectares, while Manicaland follows with 4,799 hectares. Authorities project total cereal output of 3.2 million tonnes from 2.6 million hectares, representing an increase from the previous...
Zimbabwe achieved a historic wheat harvest of 640,000 tonnes, the largest in the nation's history, which is expected to lead to lower bread prices for consumers. The country requires only 360,000 tonnes annually for domestic flour and bread production, meaning the surplus will allow Zimbabwe to become a regional supplier in Southern Africa. Permanent Secretary Professor Obert Jiri stated that the abundant local wheat supply, combined with decreased global fertilizer costs, should result in reduced production expenses for millers and bakers, making wheat-based products more affordable.
Mashonaland West, Mashonaland Central, and Mashonaland East provinces together contributed 474,638 tonnes of the total harvest. Officials attribute this...
Zimbabwe may consolidate road maintenance under central government control after Transport Minister Felix Mhona proposed removing local authorities from managing urban and rural thoroughfares. The minister told the Senate that municipal councils lack adequate engineering capacity and frequently deliver substandard construction work, contributing to two decades of infrastructure decline. Parliamentary approval would be required before the Department of Roads assumes responsibility for highways, trunk routes and city streets currently overseen by district and municipal administrations.
Mhona argued that unified management would accelerate repairs and eliminate jurisdictional confusion over traffic signals and drainage systems that...
Zimbabwe plans to establish vocational training facilities in every district to expand access to technical education in remote areas, according to Youth Empowerment Minister Tino Machakaire. The official announced the expansion strategy after 304 students received national trade certificates from eight institutions across Mashonaland West Province at Mashayamombe VTC in Mhondoro-Mubaira. The initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Development Strategy 2 for grassroots skills development.
Memory Mandaba, who earned top honors in auto-electric engineering at Kadoma VTC, expressed plans to open her own workshop while encouraging women to pursue technical fields. Building studies graduate Tawedzera Shoko intends to launch a...
Zimbabwe's state power utility has begun feasibility assessments for four additional generating units at Hwange Thermal Power Station, with the expansion designed to strengthen national electricity security. Acting chief executive Cletus Nyachowe informed parliamentary energy committee members touring the facility that units nine through twelve would follow the operational deployment of units seven and eight, which the president commissioned two years ago. The thermal capacity increases will work alongside major solar installations.
National demand reaches approximately 2,000 megawatts while installed capacity stands near 2,800 megawatts, though aging equipment failures at older Hwange units and reduced water levels at Kariba...
Party officials in Mashonaland East Province received instructions to mobilize support behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa and government initiatives targeting upper-middle-income status by the end of the decade. Provincial chairman Daniel Garwe told attendees at a coordinating committee gathering that leadership should begin circulating resolutions from the recent Mutare conference through district meetings. Among decisions made was extending Mnangagwa's tenure through 2030, with members urged to demonstrate discipline and loyalty while advancing economic development goals.
Garwe attributed increased foreign capital inflows to presidential policies, citing Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote's visit and interest from American investors...
Zimbabwe's top women's soccer competition concluded its campaign at Gwanzura Stadium, where Herentals Queens secured their fourth consecutive championship. League chairperson Chido Chizondo indicated that officials plan to elevate standards and attract commercial backing by demonstrating organizational credibility and competitive quality. The presentation ceremony reflected efforts to professionalize operations and showcase athlete achievements to potential sponsors.
Chizondo credited beverage company Utano for supporting the competition and expressed hope that additional partners would recognize the talent on display. The relegation format will change following Maningi Queens' departure from the league, with three clubs facing...
A High Court judge accused defense attorneys of intentionally delaying proceedings as two businessmen convicted of defrauding the government approach sentencing. Justice Pisirayi Kwenda rejected a postponement request from Advocate Tapson Dzvetero, who cited scheduling conflicts, and criticized the legal team for repeatedly missing court appearances without authorization. The judge noted that counsel had vanished when the trial began and continued skipping sessions even after receiving explicit instructions to attend.
Professor Lovemore Madhuku, leading the defense for Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, filed unsuccessful applications seeking to halt proceedings and permission to appeal procedural matters to the Supreme Court. He indicated...
Zimbabwe's national blood collection agency has initiated a holiday campaign targeting more than 7,800 donations to address anticipated medical emergencies during the festive period. Lucy Marowa, chief executive of National Blood Service Zimbabwe, explained that hospitals typically face increased demand while contributions decline as students and regular donors travel or celebrate with families.
The organization has reached 90 percent of its annual goal after collecting 73,750 units through October against a target of 97,500 for the entire year. Officials noted that student populations provide consistent, safe supplies throughout most months. Last year's holiday collection fell short at 5,432 units, achieving only 73 percent of the...
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