LOCAL NEWS

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Zimbabwe’s cotton sector is poised for a major rebound this season, with projections indicating a harvest of between 60 000 and 70 000 metric tonnes, thanks to above-average rainfall and increased hectares under cultivation.

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Government  has launched a renewed drive to strengthen mining legislation, improve transparency in the tender process, and ensure the country benefits fully from its mineral wealth.

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Government has taken a significant step towards modernising Harare’s transport infrastructure by initiating mobilisation efforts for the construction of a much-needed flyover at the notoriously congested Simon Mazorodze and Willowvale Road intersection.

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Kutsaga has donated Generation 4 (G4) seed potatoes worth US$16 900 to 13 irrigated gardens in Zaka, Chivi and Buhera districts, in a move set to improve food and nutrition security in vulnerable communities.

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Water levels in Lake Kariba have shown steady improvement, reaching 16.34% usable storage as of May 12, 2025, offering relief to Zimbabwe and Zambia, which rely heavily on the reservoir for hydropower generation.

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Zimbabwe has launched a new national carbon trading system that uses blockchain technology to improve transparency and ensure local communities benefit from climate projects.

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Zimbabwe has recorded a strong start to 2025 on the fiscal front, with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) surpassing its first-quarter tax revenue target by collecting US$1.506 billion, slightly ahead of the US$1.502 billion projection.

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A delegation from the National Tobacco Administration (NTA) of the Philippines is currently in Zimbabwe on a mission to strengthen cooperation and share expertise in tobacco value addition.

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Zimbabwe and Mozambique have taken a bold step in reinforcing their long-standing bilateral relations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the energy sector.

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Women in Mwenezi East Constituency are reaping the rewards of a community empowerment programme, with the Mufula Women’s League in Ward 5 running a successful chick-rearing project, thanks to funding availed through an initiative by local MP, SheillahChikomo.