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When a Matabeleland remembers its power

This is why art from this region often feels more grounded, more honest, and more emotionally textured. It is not manufactured, it is remembered, lived, and then expressed.

By Mthulisi Khulugatsheni Ndlovu 15h ago

How weak institutional support creates room for opportunists in African food systems

These opportunists also take away proceeds from agriculture to other sectors like real estate, mining and the fuel industr

By Charles Dhewa Mar. 25, 2026

How weak institutional support creates room for opportunists in African food systems

Zimbabwe cuts agricultural fees, taxes to boost farm production and investment

Government has introduced cost-cutting measures in the agricultural sector aimed at reducing the burden of licences, permits and levies on farmers and agribusiness operators.

By Brent Shamu Mar. 18, 2026

Zimbabwe cuts agricultural fees, taxes to boost farm production and investment

Matabeleland artists drive cultural momentum

The most profound lesson emerging from this resurgence is that unity is essential, not optional, for the future of Matabeleland’s creative sector.

By Mthulisi 'khulugatsheni' Ndlovu Mar. 12, 2026

Matabeleland artists drive cultural momentum

Drug menace claims 8 in Bulawayo’s Queens Park

RESIDENTS in Bulawayo’s Queens Park suburb have raised alarm over escalating cases of drug and substance abuse following the deaths of eight young people in that community.

By Patricia Sibanda Mar. 10, 2026

Drug menace claims 8 in Bulawayo’s Queens Park

Edutainment mix: The power of women’s voices in arts

In societies grappling with persistent gender inequalities, edutainment and the arts can serve as cultural catalysts for women’s empowerment.

By Raymond Millagre Langa Mar. 8, 2026

Edutainment mix: The power of women’s voices in arts

Zevic, directors’ case judgment date set

The complainant, Zvimba East Veterans Investment Company (Zevic), represented by finance director Deliwe Muvuti, is a company dealing in housing and agricultural supplies.

By Desmond Chingarande Mar. 2, 2026

Zevic, directors’ case judgment date set

Household budgets at risk as inflation looms

ZIMBABWEAN households may face renewed price pressures from mid‑2026, with United States dollar inflation expected to rise despite recent gains in agricultural output

By Mthandazo Nyoni Feb. 27, 2026

Household budgets at risk as inflation looms

China-aided agric project transforms livelihoods

A CHINA-AIDED agricultural demonstration project has significantly improved crop production and livelihoods in Zindi village, Mashonaland Central province.

By Nqobizwe Thebe Feb. 19, 2026