Zimbabwe’s water security outlook has significantly improved, with national dam levels now standing at an impressive 88.1% as of March 1, 2025. This positive trajectory is set to bolster winter wheat production and sustain critical sugarcane plantations, particularly in the Mkwasine estates, which rely heavily on Manjirenji Dam for irrigation. Manjirenji Dam, a key water […]
Manjirenji Dam: A reflection on humanity’s relationship with nature
By Marymore Matewe, Environmentalist The looming tragedy at Manjirenji Dam is a stark indictment of our collective failure to protect Zimbabwe’s natural heritage. While the once-pristine waters still reflect a semblance of beauty, they mask a deepening crisis fueled by climate change and, more critically, our own destructive habits. It’s not enough to simply observe […]
Chiredzi South Residents Beg For Help Amid Deteriorating Road Network
By Titos Makondo THE Chiredzi South’s longstanding road crisis has reached a boiling point, with residents pleading for help as they struggle to travel from one point to another due to the poor quality of the roads. The major roads (Chiredzi to Sengwe and Rutenga to Sango border post) that residents rely on to access […]
Chikombedzi Artist To Showcase Talent At Birthday Bash
By Titos Makondo CHIKOMBEDZI’s celebrated sungura artist is set to mark his 31st birthday with a live musical show on January 31st at Mutsetse Bottle Store in Chikombedzi. The event promises a vibrant atmosphere as Lenso of Ntomeni Express will take to the stage to showcase his talent and promote his latest releases. “The 31st […]
Billion Largest’s Love For Music Continues
By Titos Makondo THERE is nothing under the sun that can make one prouder than seeing their grit and determination pay off and making them shine bright. These words relate to Billion Largest or Jahantima, born as Thomas Mavasa hailing from Makhosiya , Chiredzi South, whose lastest song , Huma Lazaro, has taken music lovers […]
Lowveld Author, Makuni tells his story
I am Evidence Makuni, born in Masvingo Province’s lowveld on December 1, 1987, to Abraham Walter Makuni and Sarah Stella Magombedze. My parents divorced when I was a few months old, and I was raised by my mother until I completed Advanced Level. I reconnected with my father in Form 3 (2004). In 2006, I […]
Nyangambe Wildlife Project’s new safari camp, expansion drive community development
In a significant boost to community-driven conservation efforts, Shangani River Safaris (SRS) has established the first permanent safari camp in the Nyangambe Wildlife Project, marking a new era for the community-owned initiative.
Angela Dube: Championing Change for a Greener Planet
“I was elected by Green Hut to lead their Bulawayo chapter, where I continue to volunteer. In Bulawayo, I met the director of the African Voluntary Carbon Credits Market Forum and requested to become a volunteer. Currently, I serve as the mobilizing officer for their radio program, which focuses on climate education,” Angela said.
Local artists in competition, but winners go unrewarded
WHEREVER contest take place, usually winners are prized for their dedication, but that is not the case with Avuxeni FM, which has organised a musical contest where winners go unrewarded because the station’s wallet is crying for mercy.
Double Blow For Stock Theft
A war against stock theft has been launched in the southern parts of Chiredzi district, where farmers live in fear of losing their cattle to thieves.