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THE government has given millers the green light to import genetically modified (GMO) maize from South Africa, as authorities strive to ensure food security in the country. Appearing before the parliamentary portfolio committee on Agriculture yesterday, Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) chairperson, Tafadzwa Musarara, confirmed the development and also assured MPs that the maize…

THE country’s worsening currency and prices crisis is becoming increasingly unbearable for many hard-pressed consumers and businesses alike. This comes as the Zimbabwe dollar is continuing to slump on both the parallel and official markets — causing the prices of basic goods in the country to shoot up regularly in response. Yesterday, the hapless domestic…

POLICE have launched a manhunt for an armed individual who posted a chilling video on social media threatening to kill President Emmerson Mnangagwa. The brazen suspect also threatened to harm other senior government officials during his rant. National police spokesperson, Paul Nyathi, yesterday implored all those with information about the suspect to cooperate with law…

CENTRES to protect girls and women against gender-based violence (GBV) and rape victims are being established across the country. Under the banner, ‘Women at the Centre -Rising up against the Pandemic of Violence against Women Project’ – the concept of the centre was launched yesterday in Harare. They are being launched with the support of financial…

AUTHORITIES have promised to provide cushion allowances for ‘A’ Level and rural teachers in order to boost their morale. This was confirmed by Education minister Torerai Moyo yesterday when he met representatives of various teachers’ unions in Harare to discuss various issues, including teachers’ welfare and Continuous Assessment Learning Activities (Cala).“We are going to engage…

GOVERNMENT says livestock production is on the increase in recent years due to a number of strategies implemented as part of measures to boost growth and productivity in the sector. In a virtual update on the state of the livestock sector in the country yesterday, the director for Livestock Production and Development in the Agriculture…

THE omens are not looking good for the new opposition movement that Nelson Chamisa is said to be planning. This comes as many of Chamisa’s erstwhile Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) allies are already at each other’s throats over the mooted new party, as their godfather seemingly continues with his controversial strategic ambiguity approach to…

MOTORISTS now have to pay more for registering their vehicles with the Central Vehicle Registry (CVR). This comes as the CVR has sharply increased car registration fees up to a maximum of US$500 for luxury vehicles — a development which has triggered an outcry from motorists.The new registration fees were announced by Finance minister Mthuli…

THE Meteorological Services Department (MSD) has warned the public to exercise extreme caution to avoid heat stress as temperatures in the country continue to soar. The department said most parts of the country were “sunny and hot” which may lead to dehydration.“(There is) increased evaporation and evapotranspiration rates. Keep hydrated by drinking adequate amounts of…

A SERIOUS water shortage, which has seen some areas in Harare going without supplies for over a week, has hit the capital as authorities fail to raise US$2 million monthly required for water chemicals. This comes as Harare is also fighting a cholera outbreak that has killed over 600 people across the country amid reports…