LOCAL NEWS

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The Midlands Province has exceeded its wheat production target for 2024 by an impressive 103 percent, with 12,459 hectares planted.

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President Emmerson Mnangagwa is set to commission a state-of-the-art baobab juice manufacturing plant, at Mutare Teachers’ College, tomorrow.

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Zimbabwe has been appointed Chair of the Southern Africa Taskforce on Cholera Prevention and Control at the inaugural meeting held in Lusaka, Zambia, last week.

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In a sharp rebuke aimed at the Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU), the Zimbabwe Congress of Students (ZICOSU) has issued a stern warning against the involvement of student bodies in political activities.

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Lives in Shurugwi community are set to be transformed as a Chinese mining company, Chengetai Chenxi Mine, has pledged to initiate commercial agriculture-related activities in line with the Government’s Agriculture 8.0 policy.

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Gwanda State University (GSU), in collaboration with the Young Miners Foundation (YMF), is taking significant strides to establish a model gold mine. This initiative aims to provide students from various institutions with hands-on experience in the gold mining industry and work-related programs. The two organizations have formalized this collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), paving the way for innovative developmental programs in mining.

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The Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development has several key initiatives which are aimed at boosting youth empowerment as well as addressing critical challenges in the sector.

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The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), which dismally lost the August 2023 elections, is allegedly inciting civil disobedience and violence against Government during the up-coming SADC Summit, which is set to take place in Harare this August.

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Thousands of mourners from all Provinces, across the country, thronged the National Heroes Acre to witness the burial of Brigadier General (Rtd), Romeo Daniel Mutsvunguma.

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Mashonaland Central Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution, Christopher Magomo outlined Government’s commitment to completing several key dam projects to enhance irrigation and mitigate the impacts of climate change.

Speaking to this publication, Minister Magomo noted that multiple dam projects, including Simwa Dam in Rushinga, Mbada Dam in Manicaland, Bindura Dam, and Dande Dam, are currently under construction.

“These dams are expected to provide extensive downstream benefits and significantly increase the area under irrigation, especially in regions previously devastated by El Niño-induced droughts,” he said.

Magomo stressed the importance of completing these projects to ensure sustainable agricultural practices that combat the adverse effects of climate change.

“The completion of these dams will also help us address the adversities of climate change. We are lobbying vigorously for their completion, as this will enable the expedited implementation of irrigation schemes,” he added.

Magomo also emphasized the importance of collaboration between the Government, private sector, and international partners to ensure the successful completion of these projects.

“We are committed to fostering partnerships that will drive these projects forward. The support from various stakeholders is crucial in achieving our goals and securing a sustainable future for Zimbabwe’s agriculture,” he said.

Meanwhile, Simwa Dam in Rushinga, once completed, is expected to provide a reliable water source for thousands of hectares of farmland, boosting agricultural productivity in the region.

Similarly, Mbada Dam in Manicaland will enhance irrigation capabilities and support local communities that heavily rely on farming for their livelihoods. Bindura Dam and Dande Dam are also poised to offer substantial benefits, including improved water management and increased agricultural outputs.

The push for dam construction and irrigation development aligns with Zimbabwe’s broader strategic objectives, including the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which aims to propel the country towards becoming a prosperous and upper-middle-income nation by 2030.