Delay in Mkoba 21 housing project miffs MP
MP John Kuka Stephen Chadenga Mkoba South opposition MP John Kuka has expressed concern over the delay in servicing of Mkoba 21 stands, more than a decade since beneficiaries purchased…
Zimbabwe Pensioners Welfare Trust Empowers Kwekwe Pensioners through animal husbandry training
By Kudzai Jakachira The Zimbabwe Pensioners Welfare Trust (ZPWT), a lobby group which advocates for the empowerment of pensioners, in conjunction with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and…
Rwizi community call for improvement in network connectivity
Staff writer Villagers under Chief Rwizi in Mhondoro district are calling on for a better cellular network connectivity in their area. The villagers told The Blast that over the years,…
Stakeholders urged to curb drug abuse at Kadhani Business Centre
Staff writer Villagers and other stakeholders have raised concern over what they call ‘ rampant increase’ in drug and alcohol abuse by the youths at Kadhani business centre in Mhondoro…
‘Shocking rise of stock theft in Mhondoro’ Villagers cry foul
Staff writer Villagers in Mhondoro district are concerned over an increase in stock theft in the area and are calling for a quick remedial action to be taken to redress…
Midlands miners pledge to raise province’s GDP
Stephen Chadenga Midlands miners have pledged to work hard to raise the province’s Gross Domestic Product from the current average 11% as the province seeks to position itself as the…
City of Harare rolls out smart water meters
Liberty Chitakatira The City of Harare in collaboration with a top Harare company Helcraw Water has begun rolling out the smart water meters project. A meeting between the City and…
Horticulture sector lacking access to specialized crop varieties
Wallace Mawire The horticulture sector in Zimbabwe is facing challenges in accessing specialised crop varieties bred elsewhere for Citrus budwood, blueberries, flowers, potatoes, chillies, mangetout, peas and kiwis, just to…
Zimbabwe aligns with global trends in plant variety protection
By Wallace Mawire Zimbabwe has initiated the process to validate the plant breeders rights amendment draft Bill to align the country with global trends in plant variety protection. The Ministry…
A Call for Political Hygiene: Protecting the Voter as a Political Consumer
By Humphrey Makuyana Voters as political consumers—deserve the same protections and respect given to economic consumers. This article argues for ethical political leadership and democratic accountability using relatable language and…