German drug giant Bayer just crushed a local company in court over animal medicine names. The High Court sided with Bayer against Milborrow Animal Health Zimbabwe after a messy fight about who could use similar trademarks. Judge President Mary Zimba-Dube ruled that Milborrow played dirty when they registered their HITET name. The court said Bayer had been using their HI-TET brand since 1980 and deserved protection. Milborrow refused to give up and took their case to the Supreme Court.
The whole mess started because both companies wanted to sell animal drugs under nearly identical names. Milborrow had registered HITET back in 1989 but let their paperwork expire without renewing it properly. Bayer jumped in during 2009 and registered...
Zimbabwe businesses face tough new rules about protecting customer data as cyber attacks grow across Africa. Companies must follow strict guidelines covering how they collect and store personal information. Data protection officers will watch over these activities and report any problems to authorities.
Expert Taz Chikwakwata warned business leaders at a recent computer conference that new laws demand serious attention. Companies that ignore these requirements risk heavy fines and criminal charges. The government plans to start with warnings next year but will crack down hard on repeat offenders after that.
Business owners have limited time to prepare for these changes before penalties kick in. New regulations force companies to hire...
CAPS United coach Ian Bakala demands his players toughen up mentally as the team battles to climb the league table. The Green Machine sits stuck at 11th place with just 20 points after 18 matches. Leaders MWOS have left them trailing behind with a massive 17-point gap. Bakala took over from Lloyd Chitembwe last month when the club was flirting with relegation danger. The former Zambian star believes his squad has what it takes but lacks the right mindset.
The team shows promise on the pitch but keeps missing crucial moments during matches. Bakala says his players defend well and control the midfield, but fail to capitalize on the chances that arise. Physical fitness has improved since his arrival, and the tactical changes appear to be...
Kenya wants stronger ties with Zimbabwe across many areas. Ambassador Getrude Nyausi Angote met President Mnangagwa at State House yesterday to present her papers. She plans to boost cooperation between both nations. Trade and investment top her priority list. The countries share deep historical connections and cultural bonds.
Tourism offers huge growth chances for both nations. Kenya and Zimbabwe already work together on travel projects. Ambassador Angote sees room for bigger partnerships. Cultural exchanges could bring people closer. Both countries run successful tourism businesses.
Climate change hits Africa harder than other continents. Droughts and floods damage farms and communities regularly. Kenya and Zimbabwe must team up to...
The African Development Bank pumped up its growth prediction for Zimbabwe from 5.3 percent to six percent. Bank officials pointed to better farming results and lower inflation as reasons for the boost. Farms should grow 12 percent after a terrible drought hurt crops last year. The Zimbabwe Gold currency saw inflation drop to 0.3 percent during June. US dollar inflation stayed steady at minus 0.2 percent.
Deputy director Moono Mupotola shared the good news at a big meeting in Harare. The bank liked what Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube predicted for the country. Government workers have been making smart changes to help businesses run better. They kept spending and money policies tight to stop prices from rising fast. The new Zimbabwe Gold...
Government officials are celebrating a brand new visitor center at Hwange National Park. The fancy facility cost 1.4 million dollars and promises to make trips much better for tourists. Dr Joram Gumbo toured the place and loves what he sees. He works as a special adviser to the president and watches over government projects. The pavilion will make visitors happy from the moment they arrive.
ZimParks teamed up with the International Fund for Animal Welfare to pay for everything. The money built a modern information center where tourists can learn about the park. Clean bathrooms keep everyone comfortable during their visit. A high-tech entrance gate welcomes people to one of Africa's most famous parks. Three houses give park workers a...
President Mnangagwa blasted poor hospital conditions during yesterday's Zanu-PF Politburo meeting. He toured major health facilities and found shocking problems that made him angry. The leader demanded all groups stop pointing fingers and start working together. Public workers earned praise for trying hard despite having little money to work with. Government plans are already moving forward to fix the broken health system.
The President bragged about a huge traffic bridge project that locals built without outside help. Young people proved they have amazing skills when they finished the Trabablas Traffic Interchange. Sanctions could not stop them from creating something beautiful for their country. Road projects across Zimbabwe are...
Bangladesh farmers are jumping into a tech revolution that could change everything. Scientists have created tiny fertilizer particles called nano-urea that work better than old methods. A small 500ml bottle can replace a heavy 45kg bag of regular fertilizer. Tests show crops grow 10 to 15 percent more with this new liquid. Farmers save money and help the environment at the same time.
A smartphone app called Amanot has become the hottest tool among rural workers. Over one million farmers use this AI helper to identify crop problems and diseases. They snap photos of sick plants and receive instant advice about treatment. The app cuts crop losses by 20 percent and boosts farm output. Weather updates and planting schedules come right to...
Jamaica lost people last year as the island nation faces major changes to its population makeup. The Planning Institute of Jamaica released new numbers showing about 2,700,400 people live there at the end of 2024. This marks a small drop of roughly one-tenth of one percent from earlier counts. Women outnumber men on the island with about 1,363,700 females compared to 1,336,700 males. The gap between women and men reaches around 27,000 people across the country.
The Caribbean nation sees fewer babies being born each year as families have smaller numbers of children. People also live longer lives compared to past generations which creates an older population overall. Many Jamaicans leave their homeland to find work and opportunities in...
