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Govt mobilises for timely grain payments

Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services minister, Jenfan Muswere, said the Strategic Grain Reserve (SGR) held 80 208 metric tonnes as of June 5 this
By Sydney Kawadza Jun. 12, 2025

How uncompetitive prices push commodities to the informal market

These neglected commodities are left to private players who offer better prices but later manipulate prices after stocking such commodities. 
By Charles Dhewa May. 28, 2025

Officials nabbed for stealing wheat

Prosecutor Carson Kundiona opposed bail stating that the accused persons were likely to abscond trial and interfere with witnesses.
By Simbarashe Sithole Oct. 13, 2024

Respect State House, Mr President

The State House is a government institution, not a party venue.
By The Zimbabwe Independent Sep. 20, 2024

GMB rolls out silo construction project

This project seeks to increase the nation’s strategic grain reserves from the current capacity of about 750 000 metric tonnes to 1,5 million metric tonnes.
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Sep. 4, 2024

Govt moves to rescue livestock amid El Nino-induced drought

He said borehole drilling was underway in Matabeleland North, Matabeleland South, Masvingo and Midlands provinces.
By Melody Chikono Aug. 15, 2024

Outcry over uneven food distribution in Nkayi

Hadebe told Southern Eye that it was unfortunate that the food relief programme does not cater for everyone, yet the entire constituency is being affected by drought
By Peter Dube Jul. 27, 2024

Zanu PF MP in food aid storm

The sources said Dumbarimwe allegedly claimed that he was using personal resources to deliver grain to the villagers in Manicaland province.
By Staff Reporter Jun. 13, 2024

Zim to double grain reserves

According to the report, progress was made in reducing “household-induced drought”, a phenomenon where households still prefer maize in agro-ecological regions 4 and 5.
By Gamuchirai Nyamuziwa Apr. 22, 2024