The sinking of the country’s biggest passenger and cargo lake liner, the Mbuya Nehanda, on Lake Kariba triggered a widespread outcry over safety on the country’s waters.

Zim farmers lead research on conservation agriculture

Prolonged droughts had devastated her maize crops, and cotton prices declined due to a combination of factors, including a collapsing textile industry and a volatile currency.
By Farai Shawn Matiashe May. 11, 2025

Millers fret over grain deliveries

“The GMAZ would like to denounce the on-going side marketing of maize by unscrupulous buyers,” Musarara said.
By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 4, 2022

Climate financing boon for Zim agriculture

The transformation of agriculture entails developing a robust sector that has mainstreamed mechanisms of reducing vulnerability of, and maintaining and increasing the resilience of farmers and farming systems to negative climate change impacts.

By The Standard Jan. 23, 2022

Wullie, Wally and Woolly

Wullie, Wally and Woolly
Many illustrations contain red herrings involving deceptive use of red-and-white striped objects to confuse the observer. Where is Wally? Who is Wullie?
By Tim Middleton Aug. 23, 2026

Show highlights Matabeleland’s rising farming power

Dewa challenged young people to embrace agriculture wholeheartedly, stating that the sector holds substantial opportunities for innovation, technology adoption and investment.
By Nizbert Moyo 2h ago