The Presidential Goat Scheme in Zimbabwe represents an agricultural initiative launched by President Emmerson Mnangagwa in 2022. The program aims to distribute goats with improved genetics to rural communities across Zimbabwe, targeting vulnerable families, youth, and women. Under the original plan, 632,000 goats would be distributed nationwide, with each of the country's 35,000 villages receiving one buck (male goat) and 17 does (female goats).
The scheme forms part of the government's Rural Development 8.0 initiative, designed to improve livelihoods in rural areas and contribute to Zimbabwe's vision of achieving an upper-middle-income economy by 2030. The program specifically focuses on building resilience among smallholder farmers...
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Lands Minister Anxious Masuka told lawmakers last week that Zimbabwe gives new title deeds to resettled farmers according to its Constitution. The government acquired land that became state property under sections 289, 293, and 295 of the Constitution. Old deeds from former white landowners became invalid after the 2013 Constitution took effect. These new titles show that the President sells state land to specific farmers for specific properties. Masuka urged farmers to apply for these documents to secure their farms.
President Mnangagwa started this program because banks refused to accept the previous 99-year leases as loan security. Title deeds represent the strongest proof of ownership for farm properties. Five banks already work at...
Moses Mpofu heads to court today for a bail decision on fraud charges. His wife, Nobukhosi, and brother Vusumuzi had already left jail after paying $800 each. The three ran Synlak Company together when they worked with Harare City. They promised to build biogas equipment with money from the European Union. The city picked their company because they said they would finish work before asking for payment.
The Mpofu family later asked for $186,116 before doing any work. They sent a bill claiming they finished everything and wanted $465,290. The city sent $415,290 to their bank accounts without checking if the work was done. The family took this money and spent it on things not related to the project. Mr. Mabhena Moyo from the city wants...
The Trabablas Interchange will open to traffic this May after years of construction. Drivers have faced heavy traffic at this busy intersection, where two main highways meet outside Harare. The project cost millions of dollars, and work started in January 2022. Workers are finishing road markings, setting up traffic lights, and checking everything meets safety standards. Government officials plan to hold an opening event late next month.
The new interchange features a flyover, wider roads, and sidewalks for people walking. These improvements aim to make travel safer and faster for everyone using these roads. Local shop owners expect more customers when the roads fully open. The Transport Ministry sees this project as part of larger...
A Harare father threatened to kill his baby after learning his former wife planned to marry someone else. Kelly Mupani told the Harare Civil Court her ex-husband, Steven Kambeva, cannot accept their breakup from last month. She reported he comes to her home without invitation and says he will stab their child with a knife. He also promised to end his life if she marries again. Kelly asked the court for protection because she fears for her child every day.
When he spoke to the court, Steven denied making any threats against Kelly or their child. He claimed his former wife lied about his behavior. The man agreed to follow whatever protection order the court decided to issue. Magistrate Meenal Narotam ruled that Steven must stay away from...
Gweru City Council bought a minibus and three service vehicles for US$165,000 to help them work better. Owen Ncube from Midlands Provincial Affairs led the ceremony at Gweru Fire Station last week, with many local leaders watching. The council wants to make life better for everyone who lives there with these new trucks. As part of their city improvement plan, they plan to fix problems faster and serve people better. Mayor Martin Chivhoko sees this as a step toward making Gweru a smart city.
The vehicles add to recent improvements like fixed traffic lights and better water supply for homes. Ncube asked other towns to follow what Gweru does with clear spending and fair service for all citizens. He praised the council for putting money...
Boarding school students headed back to classes on Monday before the second term starts on Tuesday across Zimbabwe. Parents gathered at pickup locations in Harare to send off their children with advice about working hard at school. Many families struggled with school preparation costs but prioritized education for their children. Students expressed excitement about starting classes again after their holiday break. Every child aims to achieve good results for their future success.
Form four learners face their final term before O-level examinations. Schools promised parents value for their money through quality education. Samuel Centenary Academy focuses on developing students academically, spiritually, and through extracurricular...
Zimbabwe takes control of carbon trading with new rules. The government created laws that grab a share of money from all carbon deals. Officials must check with communities before starting carbon projects. Zimbabwe made over 31 million carbon credits last year, but the government earned almost nothing from them. The new system gives officials more power to oversee these deals.
The rules take 33 percent of all carbon credits for government use. Money from these credits will help fight climate impacts across the country. Several government offices will watch how this money moves around. Officials promise clear records of where cash goes after collection. Experts worry that high fees might hurt the program.
Some fear the rules focus more...
