Cotton farmers will receive payments only in US dollars during this marketing season. The lowest grade cotton earns 30 cents per kilogram. Higher quality cotton brings better money with top grade paying 41 cents per kilogram. Farmers must wait for grading before getting extra payments for better quality crops. The current payment system frustrates many growers across the country.
Farm groups want a different way to set cotton prices. The Zimbabwe Farmers Union says the present system hurts producers. Companies that process cotton pass their problems onto farmers. Leaders want prices based on what farmers spend to grow crops. They believe this approach would help growers make fair profits.
Farmers face high costs when growing, and...
Highlanders will play without Archford Faira when they face Dynamos this Sunday. Coach Kelvin Kaindu said the player has an injury, and cannot take part in the game. Two other players came back to practice this week. Defender Talent Dube returned to help the team prepare. Goalkeeper Ariel Sibanda also joined training sessions again.
Both teams need to win this important match. Dynamos lost their last game 2-1 against Ngezi Platinum Stars. Highlanders also struggled in their recent match, and lost 1-0. The two clubs represent some of Zimbabwe's most popular football teams. Fans expect an exciting contest between these rivals on Sunday.
Workers are almost done building the second part of the Hwedza-Mushandirapamwe Road project. Construction crews have just 3.8 kilometers left to finish between two business centers. The final stretch runs from Bonyongwe Business Centre to Chop Chop Business Centre. Once this section ends, teams will start the third phase of construction. Masimba Holdings handles all the building work for this project.
Minister Itayi Ndudzo visited the construction site today to check on progress. He represents Mashonaland East Province in government affairs and development matters. The minister praised workers for their steady progress on the road improvements. He explained that this route plays a major role in local business activities. The upgraded...
Zimbabwe stands ready to gain major benefits from money sent home by workers living abroad. African nations are expected to receive $ 100 billion from these transfers by 2025. The African Development Bank released this prediction at their recent meetings in Côte d'Ivoire. Bank officials expect these money flows to grow fast over the next decade. The total could reach $ 283 billion by 2035.
Many people send money through unofficial networks because official services cost too much. Africa experiences more unofficial transfers than other regions worldwide. Between 35 percent and 75 percent of all money moves through these hidden channels. Official transfer companies charge about 7 percent of each transaction right at the moment. The...
President Mnangagwa opened a new food factory at National Foods in Harare today. The plant makes biscuits, cereal, and pasta for people across Zimbabwe. Company leaders spent 22 million dollars building the modern facility. The president cut a ribbon after touring the building with government ministers and business executives. This factory enables Zimbabwe to produce more of its food domestically, rather than importing it from other countries.
The plant utilizes 15,000 tons of corn annually from local farms. Farmers can sell their crops directly to the company at good prices. Minister Charles Tawengwa stated that the government supports businesses that create jobs and benefit communities. National Foods CEO Mike Lashbrook praised the...
Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o died at age 87. He wrote his first book, "Weep Not, Child," back in 1964. The author spent decades creating stories about Africa. His final work was called The Perfect Nine. Judges picked it for a major book prize in 2021.
The writer grew up during British rule in Kenya. He saw how colonialism hurt his people. His books discussed freedom, but also expressed disappointment when things did not change. Many readers across Africa loved his stories. He helped create new ways to tell African tales.
Ngũgĩ stopped using English in his books after 1977. He decided to write in his native Gikuyu language instead. The government imprisoned him for a year due to his views. He kept writing even as an old man. His...
Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa launched a new media policy at State House yesterday. He wants journalists to portray the country honestly, rather than portraying it in a negative light. The president said media workers used to compete over who could criticize Zimbabwe the most harshly. He praised Zimpapers for leading digital changes in the industry. The government sees both public and private media companies as important partners.
The policy protects people from fake news and harmful online content. Mnangagwa said artificial intelligence is changing how news gets made and shared. He worries that global technology could threaten Zimbabwe's independence and democracy. The president wants media companies to tell Zimbabwe's real story of...
Nigeria's government has given seven armored vehicles to police forces for combating crime. Minister Ibrahim Gaidam presented the tactical vehicles to Inspector General Olukayode Egbetokun at the ministry building. The 2024 budget covered the cost of these Modified Light Tactical Armoured Vehicles in full. Police officials can utilize them to protect both officers and citizens during high-risk situations. Government leaders want police departments to have better equipment for security work.
The vehicles contain Nigerian-made parts that mechanics can easily repair. The local design helps the armored trucks perform better in hot weather and on rough roads. Imported security vehicles often break down because they are unable to withstand...
House lawmakers called university leaders to answer questions about fake degree problems. Committee chairman Abubakar Fulata wants vice chancellors from ten private schools to appear on June 2. The officials must explain why people say their universities sell degrees without proper education. Igbinedion University, Babcock University, Al-Hikma University, and seven others received summons. Lawmakers believe that some schools operate like certificate mills, cheating students.
One journalist proved the problem existed during testimony to lawmakers. He received a bachelor's degree from the University of Benin after just six months of study. Normal degree programs require four years of classes and serious academic work. The fake graduate...
