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By Ruth Mureri The countdown has begun for Zimbabwe’s 115th Agricultural Show, with organisers confirming that preparations are now at an advanced stage for the landmark event set to run from Monday, 25 August to Saturday, 30 August 2025. Running under the theme “Building Bridges: Connecting Agriculture, Industry and Community,” the show marks a significant…
Staff Reporter The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat officially handed over a refrigerated truck for transporting fish and fishery products to the Government of Zimbabwe on 3 July 2025. The ceremony, held in Harare, represents a major step toward strengthening Zimbabwe’s fisheries sector and reducing post-harvest losses. This support forms part of the African…
By Dickson Bandera Outspoken opposition politician Linda Masarira is venturing into the agri-business space with the launch of Zhizha Natural Dried Foods, a range of organic dried agricultural products she says are poised to transform the food industry. In a social media announcement, Masarira revealed plans to launch the products formally soon amd hit the…
The donated trucks are expected to boost production in Mutoko By Dickson Bandera Mutoko — In a move set to enhance agricultural value chains and youth empowerment, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) today handed over a refrigerated vehicle and a delivery truck to the Mutoko Fruit and Vegetable Hub. The donation is expected to improve…
By Dickson Bandera A quiet revolution is taking place in Zimbabwe’s livestock sector, where digital innovation is transforming traditional farming practices. The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, through the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), has launched the KoBoCollect Stock Card — a smart Android-based application designed to help farmers efficiently manage…
By Edward Makuzva In the vast, sun-soaked plains of Utete Ward 19, in Muzarabani district of Mashonaland Central Province, the rhythm of farming life is changing. Where maize once stood defiantly in the fields, struggling against erratic rains and unforgiving droughts, a new story is being written one of adaptability, wisdom, and hope. At the…
Grain Swap Initiative is Proving A Game Changer By Edward Makuzva In an era where small-scale farmers face mounting challenges—from market volatility to limited access to critical resources—the Grain Swap Initiative emerges as a transformative and sustainable solution. Designed to empower rural agricultural communities, this innovative program fosters a community-driven system of grain exchange that…
Hon. Vangelis Haritatos, Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development. By Edward Makuzva Water and sanitation are fundamental to Africa’s development ambitions, as they directly impact key social and economic indicators, according to Hon. Vangelis Haritatos, Zimbabwe’s Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development. Speaking at the official…
By Edward Makuzva Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Hon Davis Marapira has called on young people to desist from drug and substance abuse, urging them to channel their energy into productive ventures such as aquaculture. Speaking at a recent Aquaculture event in Macheke, Hon Marapira emphasized that youth engagement in…
By Edward Makuzva The fish industry is on a steady growth trajectory and is expected to generate over US$1 billion by 2030, according to Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development, Davis Marapira. Speaking at a fisheries pond stocking at Macheke, Murewa District, Mashonaland East Province, Friday, Deputy Minister Marapira highlighted the…