As Agriculture Minister calls for climate Resilient Farming By Delicious Mathuthu Harare, Zimbabwe – Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development Minister, Hon. Dr. Anxious Masuka, says there is need to de-link food security and production from rainfall in the country, citing lessons learnt from the recent El Nino drought. Addressing the Zimbabwe Irrigation Investment […]
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US$85 million irrigation development support set for Zimbabwe in 2024 By Delicious Mathuthu Harare, Zimbabwe- Central Government and its development partners have committed over US$85 million towards the growth of irrigation infrastructure and facilities in Zimbabwe, Kwedu News has learnt. This was revealed by Finance Minister, Mthuli Ncube, during the Zimbabwe Irrigation Investment Conference held
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By Dumisani Ndlovu Chrisphen Maongomeko, a 35-year-old Gweru man, has been charged with fraud after allegedly swindling a victim of US$2,300. Maongomeko pretended to be a police officer and promised to purchase a motor vehicle through the Government Rebate System. He appeared before Gweru Magistrate Beaulity Dube, seeking bail, but was denied due to flight
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Somabhula man arraigned in court for raping a mentally challenged womanBy Dumisani NdlovuA 34-year-old man from Somabhula, Decent Nyoni, has been arraigned in the Gweru Magistrate Court on charges of raping a 56-year-old mentally challenged woman.The alleged incident occurred on June 15, 2024, at Village 4 Gokho Plains in Somabhula. According to the prosecution, Nyoni
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Gweru marshal accused of theft from magistrate’s bottle store By Dumisani Ndlovu Stephen Mtetwa, a 35-year-old rank marshal in Gweru, has been taken to court for allegedly burglarizing a magistrate’s bottle store, Dos Sandos Hideout, and making off with US$2390.50 worth of goods. The accused popularly known in the touting circles as ‘Tsepo’ appeared before
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Conflicting Reports Emerge on Mutare Train Accident as Public Calls for Improved Safety Measures By Delicious Mathuthu Mutare, Zimbabwe – A train accident at a level railway crossing in Mutare has left 29 learners from Versatile Academy injured, according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). However, the National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has contradicted this
UN Report Sounds Alarm on Rising Drug Abuse in Southern Africa By Delicious Mathuthu The 2024 World Drug Report, released by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has painted a stark picture of the drug landscape in Southern Africa with increase in drug use and concoctions, especially among young people. The report,
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Shurugwi Man Commits Suicide Over Failed Reunion By Dumisani Ndlovu A 52-year-old man from Rockford Farm in Shurugwi allegedly took his own life after his long-time girlfriend refused to reconcile with him. Bright Sibanda is said to have hanged himself in his estranged girlfriend’s bedroom, Tariro Mutsvanga (54), at her homestead in Village Marufu, Chief
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Man convicted for fondling bar ladyBy Dumisani NdlovuA Gweru man who tried to enjoy his day in style by fondling the breasts of a TK Special bar lady was on Monday sentenced to 4 months’ imprisonment by a Gweru resident magistrate.Milton Chimedza (27) of Mkoba 16 in Gweru however went scot-free after the 4months imprisonment
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Mob Justice Turns Deadly in Gokwe Night Club Brawl By Delicious Mathuthu Gokwe, Zimbabwe – A violent altercation at a night club in Gokwe Centre has resulted in the death of a yet-to-be-identified man, who was attacked by a mob after stabbing a woman in the chest. According to police reports, the incident occurred in
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