Online Reporter THE Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ) says it will import over 1,4 million tonnes of grain in the next 12 months to ensure food security in the country following El Niño-induced drought. Speaking at a press conference in Harare on Thursday, GMAZ chairperson Mr Tafadzwa Musarara said the move is also aimed at keeping grain prices as low as possible. “Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe is now gearing up to increase its imports with plans to procure 1,4 million tonnes from international suppliers,” he said. “We express our support for the producer price of US$390 pe ..read more

Online Reporter THE Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) should scale up its capabilities in innovation and technology to align with modern defence and security practices, President Mnangagwa has said. He was speaking during the commissioning parade of the Regular Officer Cadet Course at Zimbabwe Military Academy in Gweru, where 182 officer cadets graduated from different courses. “I challenge the Zimbabwe Defence Forces across its training institutions, departments and agencies to scale up focus on innovation and technology development to leap forward and broaden our capabilities within the militar ..read more

Manyika Kangai China Highway Collapse AT about 2:10am on Wednesday, one side of the four-lane Meizhou-Dabu Highway in Meizhou City, Guangdong Province, collapsed after a month of heavy rains. The disaster has caused 48 deaths and 30 injuries. China’s President Xi Jinping gave instructions that every effort be carried out for on-site rescue, treatment of the injured, and repairing the damaged roads. China’s Manufacturing PMI China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector was 50.4 in April, down from 50.8 in March, according to official data released by the National Burea ..read more

Online Reporter THE City of Harare has removed more than 142 billboards that were illegally installed as it tries to keep the city clean and boost revenue collection. The local authority’s head of corporate communications, Mr Stanley Gama, said companies and individuals who erected billboards on private property or roadsides must remove them with immediate effect or face fines. “So far, we have removed 142 billboards. These are small signs, including teardrop banners,” he said. “The city is urging businesspeople to immediately remove illegally installed billboards or face the possibility of b ..read more

Online Reporter KANINDO singer Shantel Sithole successfully launched her fourth album “Comment Section” on Wednesday at the Zimbabwe College of Music. The event was graced by business people, socialites and fellow musicians, among them Ndunge Yut, Carlos Green, Obert Chari, Kireni Zulu and Prince Chigwida. “Joy Inombodiwa”, “Hondo”, “Marefree” featuring Mark Ngwazi, “Nitakuimbiya Kiswahili”, “Ndakakuyambira”, “Kumba Ndinodzoka”, “Baba Mukuru” and “Comment Section” make up the eight-track album. The album was sold during an auction, with the highest bidder, Dr Terrence Musekiwa – who is the fo ..read more

Online Reporter THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has extended the deadline for 2023 income tax submissions to the end of this month. The original deadline for last year’s income tax returns was April 30, 2024. “The Commissioner (domestic taxes) hereby advises all taxpayers that the income tax self-assessment — business for the year ended December 31, 2023 —  is now available in the Tax and Revenue Management System Self-Service Portal (TaRMS SSP) for submission. “The due date has been changed from April 30, 2024 to May 31, 2024 to ensure smooth filing of returns ..read more

Online Reporter Delta Corporation Limited, in partnership with The Boost Fellowship, last month launched the Smart Drinking and Moderation Innovation Challenge to fight drug and substance abuse. The initiative, which is running under the theme “Above the Influence”, was launched during a leadership boot camp held in Harare from April 14 to 17, and will run until December 2026. The challenge seeks to raise awareness about the risks of drug and substance abuse among young people in Zimbabwe. Speaking during the launch, Delta Corporation Limited corporate affairs general manager, Ms Patricia Mur ..read more

Online Reporter The City of Harare says it is going to name and shame debtors for dragging back the city’s service delivery programmes by not minding to settle their rates, apart from issuing them with summons. The city is owed more than ZiG940 million by residents, businesses, parastatals and government departments. Harare City Council last week began serving summons on debtors who owe more than two months to force them to pay their bills in time. In an interview with The Sunday Mail, the city head of corporate communications Mr Stanley Gama said: “The City will also embark on a name and sham ..read more

Phillipa Mukome Chinhoi Online Reporter A new model aimed at combating drug and substance abuse is set to be launched in Zimbabwe, thanks to the efforts of a Zimbabwean health practitioner based in the United States, Dr Emmanuel Nzuzu. The model under the “How to Stay Sober” programme, is designed to empower individuals and communities through capacity building, education, mentoring and workshops. The Sober at Last Academy will conduct the workshops nationwide, with the first one titled “Preventing Drug/Alcohol Relapse” scheduled for May at the Highlands Sports Club in Harare. This workshop i ..read more

Phillipa Mukome Chinhoi Online Reporter Esigodini Agricultural College has received a substantial boost with a donation of goats and agricultural equipment worth over US$82 000 from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The initiative aims at enhancing the institution’s programmes, extension services and business advisory services, while also contributing to national development goals and addressing climate shocks. The donation consists of 54 goats of the Kalahari and Matabele breeds, as well as various agricultural equipment and laboratory tools and consumables. Donated agricultur ..read more