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Pushed to the brink: Zimbabwe’s indigenous fruit trees face extinction due to climate change

Experts warn that shifting rainfall patterns, prolonged dry spells, and rising temperatures have weakened the ability of these trees to thrive in their natural habitats.

By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 29, 2025

Pushed to the brink: Zimbabwe’s indigenous fruit trees face extinction due to climate change

Gukurahundi hearings turned into ‘a farce’

President Emmerson Mnangagwa appointed traditional leaders to lead the exercise, which seeks to find closure to the Matabeleland massacres that left over 20 000 civilians dead.

By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 29, 2025

Gukurahundi hearings turned into ‘a farce’

Zion church leader jailed for statutory rape

Matabeleland South provincial magistrate, Busani Sibanda, sentenced Colen Dube (54) to three years in jail.

By Simbarashe Sithole Jun. 29, 2025

Zion church leader jailed for statutory rape

170 school heads needed in Matabeleland

Primary and Secondary Education spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said teacher welfare remained a priority, evidenced by regular salary reviews.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 9, 2025

Naaz boss impressed by athletes performance

Tagara expressed satisfaction with the athletes' performances, pointing out some of the outstanding performances he witnessed in the Championships.

By Sukoluhle Mthethwa Jun. 9, 2025

Naaz boss impressed by athletes performance

Bubi records drop in veld fire outbreaks

This was revealed by Bubi Rural District Council chief executive officer Patson Mlilo in a report on a recent District Veld Fire Awareness Launch for 2025.

By Silas Nkala Jun. 7, 2025