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Jiri unleashes Tsholotsho farmer hubs, Bulawayo Indaba roars
Matabeleland farmers will establish district hubs that offer comprehensive services to both rural and urban smallholders. These facilities provide quality inputs, access to equipment, agricultural knowledge, and market connections. The Tsholotsho hub, launched at Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre during the Farmers' Great Indaba, serves as the template for regional expansion. Officials plan similar establishments across other Matabeleland districts. Agricultural leaders emphasize how collective selling through hubs generates better prices than individual transactions. Farmers can pool resources, coordinate production schedules, and negotiate stronger market positions against volatile pricing. Government reforms support...
Moyo vows 200 new schools, Ndoro hails exam readiness across Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe advances toward 2025 public examinations as the government finalizes arrangements for Grade Seven, Form Four, and Upper Six tests beginning next month. Schools reopened last Tuesday for the academic year's final term without currency payment disputes that previously troubled parents. Ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro reports smooth operations with institutions accepting both foreign and local currency. Officials expect improved pass rates across all examination levels this year. The government anticipates seamless examination procedures throughout the testing period. Education Minister Tonderai Moyo announced remarkable infrastructure progress since 2022, with over 600 schools completed nationwide. The ministry aims to...
Chief Dakamela crashes eMthunzini, calls Ndebele boys to the rites
Chief Mbusi Dakamela visited the eMthunzini weSigiya sanctuary following recent King Mzilikazi commemorations. The sanctuary serves as a traditional space where Ndebele maidens receive guidance about womanhood. A South African royal delegation accompanied the chief during this significant visit. Princess Agnes Nomngoma Mabhena and Prince Ayanda Manala Sibindi joined the entourage from Mpumalanga. Sigiya Ngamasiko Ethu operates the facility as a nonprofit organization focused on cultural preservation. The chief advocated for extending traditional teachings to young men alongside female participants. Cultural education programs would strengthen discipline and identity among both genders. Boys require structured guidance about heritage...
Mnangagwa deified at Zvishavane Munhumutapa Day youth rally
Zvishavane hosts the second Munhumutapa Day celebration tomorrow, drawing over 30,000 attendees to honor President Mnangagwa's leadership achievements. The ZANU PF Youth League created this annual event to connect modern governance with the historic Munhumutapa Empire legacy. Organizers celebrate the president's birthday while promoting youth empowerment initiatives across Zimbabwe's ten provinces. The festivities highlight economic policies such as Command Agriculture and dam construction projects that support food security goals. International engagement strategies mirror ancient trade relationships that once strengthened the Mutapa State. Youth leaders emphasize the celebration's role in advancing Vision 2030 development objectives...
Mthuli Ncube floods Cowdray Park Primary with mealie meal, books, and WiFi
Finance Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube fulfilled campaign commitments by delivering educational and nutritional support to Cowdray Park Primary School despite losing his parliamentary bid. The Mthuli Ncube Foundation provided 700 books and three tonnes of mealie-meal to address learning resource gaps and student hunger. Community members praised the gesture as evidence of genuine leadership commitment to educational advancement. Deputy headmistress Zanele Haruzivishe emphasized how the materials would improve student performance and concentration levels. Parent Sarah Moyo highlighted the donation's significance for children's futures. Professor Ncube pledged additional technological improvements for the institution's learning...
Never Bonde storms Bulawayo, plots 500 000 tree blitz at Ross Camp
Never Bonde initiated a comprehensive environmental project targeting 500,000 tree plantings throughout Bulawayo before 2030. The National Tree Ambassador program began at Ross Camp Police Station with a ceremony attended by various officials and stakeholders. Participants planted ten trees during the launch event, with five receiving ceremonial names honoring local leaders and contributors. The "Growing Together" campaign addresses the impacts of climate change while creating sustainable urban landscapes across the metropolitan area. Businessman Herbert Mutize provided financial backing for the environmental venture after observing Bonde's organizational achievements. The initiative extends beyond simple planting to encompass the...
Mr Moyo schools Ben and Raymond in a savage grammar showdown
Grammar experts release guidance on frequently misused word pairs that confuse writers and speakers. The comprehensive list addresses common errors in both academic and professional communication settings. Writers often struggle with distinctions between "all ready" and "already," where the first means completely prepared while the second indicates prior occurrence. Additional confusion arises between "anxious" and "eager," with the former expressing worry and the latter showing enthusiasm. Experts emphasize avoiding informal expressions like "being as" and "being that" in formal writing. The guidance covers directional words, such as "bring" versus "take," and permission words, like "can" versus "may." Professional communicators...
Starlink powers ZimParks revolution, Farawo hypes Mutare tourism expo
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority transforms tourism development through infrastructure upgrades and technological innovation. The agency pursues conservation, community empowerment, and economic advancement as core objectives. Communities adjacent to parks benefit directly from established craft markets in Matobo, Nyanga, Hwange, and Victoria Falls, plus income projects like beekeeping and thatch grass collection. Through the CAMPFIRE program, communities receive fifty-five percent of hunting revenues for self-directed infrastructure development such as schools and health clinics. Park improvements continue at Hwange, Mana Pools, and Gonarezhou, featuring the new Hwange One Stop Pavilion. Road rehabilitation projects...
Carvalho shreds Chelsea dream, Brentford steal derby draw at 93
Brentford secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Chelsea when Fabio Carvalho netted a stoppage-time equalizer during Saturday's west London derby. Kevin Schade gave the Bees a first-half advantage before Cole Palmer responded with an equalizer following his injury return. Moises Caicedo appeared to have sealed victory for the Blues with a powerful strike before Carvalho's late intervention. Enzo Maresca's experimental lineup prevented Chelsea from claiming the Premier League summit. The world champions remain undefeated but occupy fifth position. Maresca rotated his squad ahead of Wednesday's Champions League encounter with Bayern Munich. Several players struggled during their debuts and starts, forcing tactical changes at halftime...
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