TB Survivors Lead Fight Against Disease in Zimbabwe.
Former TB patients work to stop the spread of tuberculosis across Zimbabwe. The disease kills over 500,000 Africans each year, with 33,000 new cases in Zimbabwe alone.
Treatment remains free in Zimbabwe, yet 80 percent of patients face high costs to reach care centers. The government seeks help from all health sectors to fix this gap.
TB survivors bring hope through their network of 4,000 members nationwide. They run support groups from village to national levels, sharing data through provincial teams.
"These groups have eased pressure on short-staffed health facilities," said a network spokesperson. Four survivors joined a national study on TB stigma last October.
The network...
Zimbabwe Tackles Climate Crisis as Poor Communities Face Heat.
Rising heat and wild weather hit Zimbabwe hard as the world battles climate change. The nation seeks fair ways to deal with these threats to its people.
Local towns lack key weather alerts and storm warnings. Many rural areas still use old ways to predict weather, but these methods fail as patterns shift. Poor data leaves these areas open to storm damage.
Money remains scarce for safety upgrades. Villages need flood-proof homes and water systems, yet most lack funds. This leaves poor areas at high risk from storms and drought.
The government plans new steps to help. Its climate pledge aims to cut heat-trapping gases and shield people from weather harm. Weather experts...
Young Midlands Ranchers Face Crisis, Seek Aid.
Young cattle farmers in the Midlands risk losing their ranches amid harsh drought and rising costs. Local MP Henry Elsworth raised the alarm at yesterday's Que Que Farmers Association meeting.
Elsworth told the group that these skilled ranchers face pressure to sell their breeding herds at low prices to pay off debts. The crisis affects 20 to 30 young farmers in the region.
Agriculture Minister Mark Partridge agreed to meet the struggling ranchers in a closed session. The farmers need time to weather the recession, not price hikes or subsidies, Elsworth said.
"These ranchers just need a chance to survive this year, perhaps next," said Elsworth, himself a cattle farmer. He stressed the...
Youth Skills Offer Fresh Edge to Global Business.
Young workers bring vital new skills to companies facing world changes. Their fresh views help firms deal with shifts in markets and technology.
Business leaders see youth as key partners in growth, not just future customers. Young staff add tech skills and quick thinking to seasoned workers' knowledge.
Companies gain when they involve youth in planning early. The World Economic Forum's 2025 report shows how young people lead local projects, ranging from climate work to AI advances.
Many youth lack ways to make their ideas real. Companies can help through support and job offers, which benefit firms as much as young workers.
In recent years, global firms have created 40 million...
Aid Cuts Could Help Zimbabwe's Political Scene, Experts Say.
The drop in Western aid might bring positive changes to Zimbabwe's politics, shifting power from foreign donors to local groups.
Donald Trump's move to cut aid sparked debates about its effects. Some saw it as harsh, but others point to benefits for Zimbabwe's political freedom. Much of this foreign money went to civil groups and activists pushing for government changes.
These donor-backed groups often led protests and campaigns against Zimbabwe's leaders. The United States gave funds to organizations focused on voting and human rights, and many of these groups aligned with opposition parties.
Foreign money helped activists run large campaigns and protests. Some opposition...
Zimbabwe Farmers Hit Full Planting Target as Season Advances.
Zimbabwe's farmers planted 3.87 million hectares of crops this season, meeting their target during steady rains. Maize leads with 1.8 million hectares, followed by sorghum at 418,000 hectares and pearl millet at 275,000 hectares.
The planting of sweet potatoes and sunflowers continues. Other major crops include groundnuts, which cover 385,000 hectares; soya beans, which cover 77,000 hectares; and finger millet, which covers 27,000 hectares. Farmers have also added sugar beans, groundnuts, African peas, and cotton to their fields.
Agricultural chief Leonard Munamati reports good crop conditions across all provinces. The main December maize planting, about 65 percent of the...
ZIMRA Clarifies: No New Tax on Farm Animals.
Zimbabwe's tax agency denied claims it would tax farmers' livestock. The agency said recent guidelines deal with how farms value animals for record keeping.
ZIMRA issued a notice about livestock value reporting. Farmers can choose how they assess their animals' worth when filing income statements. This rule comes from Section 8 of the Income Tax Act.
The tax body lists cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and other farm animals under these rules and divides them into two groups: breeding stock and regular livestock.
Some small farmers worried this meant paying new taxes. "We struggle to feed our families," said one farmer who asked to remain anonymous. More rules threaten our livelihood."
ZIMRA's...
Binga Court Fines Man for Illegal Hunt in National Park.
A Binga court fined Emmanuel Mupindu after he hunted without a permit in Chizarira National Park. The 48-year-old must pay US$200 in fines plus US$3,000 to the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority.
Court records show Mupindu killed three duikers on January 29. He used a spear and dogs to hunt the animals inside the protected area. The charges fell under Section 24(1)(b) of the Parks and Wildlife Act.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to protect wildlife in Zimbabwe's national parks from illegal hunting.
Police Catch Cattle Thieves After Meat Sales in Gweru.
Police arrested three cattle rustlers from Zvishavane who sold stolen beef to Gweru residents. The suspects hired a car to transport meat from a cow they killed near Hwahwa Prison.
Officers named the suspects as Enock Mpofu, 32, Chrispen Matondo Zikhali, 40, and Tanaka Murereka, 24. Police spokesman Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko said Zikhali had served time twice for stealing cattle in Zvishavane and Gweru.
The group hired a Toyota Probox on January 21 to drive from Zvishavane to Gweru. Near Lalapanzi, they shocked their driver by jumping out to chase cattle grazing by the road. They caught and killed one cow, then drove the meat to houses in Mkoba, Gweru.
Police caught Mpofu in...
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