When a child ‘consents’ (Part 2)

High Court’s decision in S v Ngwenya (HB 48/26), in which a 21-year-old man convicted of having sexual intercourse with a 14-year-old girl living in his household

Supply deficit drives firm maize, soya prices

However, the exchange noted that market fundamentals continue to point to tightening grain supplies, particularly in the maize sector.
By Staff Reporter 1h ago

Invest in rural areas where there is enough land: Chief Dakamela

“I urge corporate companies and others here to invest in rural areas where there is plenty land,” Dakamela said.
By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 11, 2026

Zim targets genetic leap in rabbit production

Makumbe said artificial insemination represented a major opportunity to unlock the next phase of industry expansion.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 10, 2026

Maize slips, but grain market holds firm

ZMX, established to provide a transparent and structured agricultural trading platform, aims to improve price discovery and market access for farmers, traders, and processors.
By Blessed Ndlovu Jun. 9, 2026

Nyambirai urges businesses to tap diaspora capital for growth 

“It is time for us to think differently, innovate and look at forms of capital that are friendly and fit for purpose to enable us to scale our businesses,” Nyambirai said. 
By Nizbert Moyo Jun. 8, 2026

Behind Zim’s gold boom lies a toxic legacy of mercury pollution

Zimbabwe is a signatory to the Minamata Convention.
By Tatenda Chitagu Jun. 7, 2026

Zimbabwean SMEs integrated cybersecurity in the digital age

Today, a local grocery shop can advertise daily specials on WhatsApp Business and Facebook, take customer orders online, and accept digital payments instantly.
By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Jun. 7, 2026

Artificial intelligence cannot generate market intelligence on its own

Sources of that data are farmers, traders, vendors, transporters, consumers, formal institutions, and many other actors.
By Charles Dhewa Jun. 3, 2026