Zimbabwe's forgotten State-Owned Enterprises might rise from the dead thanks to the Mutapa Investment Fund. These companies once helped the country grow but fell apart because of bad management. The fund changed its name in September 2023 under President Mnangagwa's orders. Dr John Mangudya leads this team, working hard to fix broken government businesses. They want these companies making money instead of wasting tax dollars.
The fund has jumped into action, helping public transport company ZUPCO buy new vehicles for city travelers. They're also fixing old trains at National Railways to move more goods across the country. Other companies getting help include Cottco, Silo Foods, Air Zimbabwe, and Cold Storage Commission. These...
Kutsaga Research slashed prices on float trays from $2.40 to $2.10 each when farmers buy 87 or more. The discount applies only to the 200-cell model. Kutsaga Research wants to protect tobacco seedlings from harsh weather as part of a plan to boost the tobacco industry to $5 billion this year.
Float trays beat old-school methods hands down. They need way less space—just 16 square meters compared to 120 square meters for conventional beds. Water usage drops dramatically from 47,000 liters to about 6,500 liters per hectare. Farmers also save on chemicals and fertilizers, and the seedlings grow better after transplanting.
These modern trays cost about $300 per hectare upfront, but expenses fall below $100 later since they last five years...
ZimParks pushed their temporary fishing depth reduction from 20 meters to 17 meters until May 31 since kapenta catches remain low. They first introduced this change last November through February because of El Nino drought effects on water levels. Director General Edison Gandiwa announced the extension, saying lake levels haven't improved enough for normal fishing conditions. The authority plans to monitor fish size quality during this extended period.
Fishers from the Mlibizi and Binga areas can fish in Sengwa waters until the end date, but Sengwa fishers can't go into those other areas. The Zimbabwe Kapenta Producers Association wants equal fishing access across all areas. Their vice chairman, Bernard Munsaka, complained that one-way...
A woman from Harare dragged her husband to civil court after spending 25 years together. Happiness Moyo told the Harare Civil Court that Tedious Mudzana had insulted her plus sexually harassed her despite never paying the bride price. She claimed he mistreated her even after she covered his medical expenses. Mudzana allegedly said those medical payments made up for money he spent burying her mother. Five children came from their long relationship.
Mudzana didn't deny these claims but fired back, saying his wife refused him bedroom rights for six months straight. He complained that she rejected his suggestion to marry another woman. The court hearing happened Thursday when both parties presented their sides of the story. Magistrate...
Local SEO helps businesses appear when nearby customers search online. It makes shops plus service providers show up for people looking around their area. Companies need complete Google Business Profiles with correct details, photos, plus opening times.
Area-specific keywords matter a lot for reaching local searchers. Businesses should create content aimed at neighborhood audiences, including blog posts about local topics. Getting links from respected community websites improves rankings significantly. Customer feedback plays a huge role—companies must encourage good reviews and answer all comments.
Smart business owners use special tools to check local rankings and track how they perform against competitors. These techniques boost...
Ninety-five protesters arrested after failed demonstrations couldn't secure bail from Harare Magistrate Isheunesu Matova. They faced charges about joining public gatherings aiming to cause violence. The magistrate feared releasing them might disturb public order because they could regroup under someone called "Nyokayemabhunu." He believed keeping them locked up protected public safety since their protests included blocking roads with stones. The accused must return to court on April 24 for a routine remand hearing.
Three additional suspects - Moreblessing Nkomo, Jenifer Chimange, plus Stabile Maduve - also failed to gain bail from Magistrate Ruth Moyo last week. Police arrested this trio at the Copa Cabana bus stop during the protests...
Five former CCC members, including ex-MP Amos Chibaya, escaped prison time after each paid a US$500 fine for joining an illegal gathering. The group received suspended six-month sentences, meaning they stayed free unless caught again within five years. Chibaya, Cosmas Machingauta, Monica Mukwada, Aletta Viremai, plus Lancelot Tungwarara faced charges from January 2023 events. The magistrate acknowledged their first-time offenses plus community work before making her decision.
She mentioned their charity efforts but stated the gathering happened through careful planning. The judge decided prison would hurt their families unnecessarily. About 25 people gathered at Machingauta's home, wearing CCC clothes after receiving social media...
A teacher from Harare must pay US$200 after beating a 12-year-old student who needed medical care. Brian Muza, aged 35, received a five-month jail sentence but won't serve time if he behaves well. The attack happened at ZRP Support Unit College in Chikurubi on March morning around 8 am. The young victim had collected books from an earlier class as part of monitor duties. Muza entered the classroom when students became loud, punishing everyone, including the returning monitor.
African countries plan trade talks with America during June or July about keeping duty-free access to US markets. South African Trade Minister Parks Tau believes saving the African Growth Opportunity Act will prove challenging. The trade agreement expires this September. African trade ministers meet in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday to discuss their next steps together.
Trump's April tariffs replaced benefits from the 25-year-old agreement that helped many poor African nations. South African officials started searching for alternative markets through discussions with other countries. AGOA provided African countries with special trade privileges until recent policy changes affected these arrangements. The upcoming...
