Human-wildlife conflict is one of the major wildlife related challenges facing communities in most parts of Chiredzi, due to their proximity to wildlife reserves such as the Save Valley Conservancy and Gonarezhou National Park. While the most common conflicts in Chiredzi North involve elephants and lions, crocodiles have also become a threat to rural farming communities in the constituency.
Triangle backyard gardener cashes in big with ornamental horticulture
Mr Chrispen Bvukuta is one of a few backyard gardeners who have realized the potential of ornamental horticulture in Triangle. While most of the gardeners have been producing vegetables mainly for consumption, Mr Bvukuta decided to utilize his backyard garden for income generation. He then ventured into ornamental horticulture in 2018, having been inspired by a neighbor who has been in the business for some time.
Tenda Total Protection, Chiredzi entrepreneurs’ promising soap brand
Tenda Total Protection, a brand named after its founder, a Chiredzi born and bred young entrepreneur Sydney Tenda now based in Durban, South Africa is one of the most promising brands owned by young, indigenous entrepreneurs from Chiredzi.
Grandpa grows Mbanje in garden, avoids prison
By Ashley Muchero A 68- year old man of Kwanga village under chief Zimuto who was found growing 18 plats of dagga measuring 30cm and 160cm in length in his garden was last Friday convicted and given a wholly- suspended prison sentence. Tsvakai Chihwehwete ,appeared before Masvingo magistrate Rufaro Mangwiro facing charges of unlawful possession […]
Iron thirsty… Masvingo faces water scarcity
Most of Masvingo ‘s residential areas are facing continuous water shortages with the residents calling on the Masvingo town council to rectify the challenge that has persisted for over a couple of weeks now.
Filthy Toilets,A Point To Ponder In Chitima Market, Masvingo
Vendors at Chitima Market are living in fear of Cholera and other diseases due to the filthy toilets that often get blocked without remedial action being taken.
Cris Chinaka Motions Fight Against Fake News
Addressing Great Zimbabwe University media students,the veteran retired journalist Chris Chinaka said there’s need to end fake news through a process of fact checking and investigative journalism before citizen journalism completely ruin media profession.
Hippo Valley Sugarcane Farmer Ventures Into Horticulture
Crop diversification has often been regarded as an effective strategy for decreasing the negative effects of intensive agriculture on soil quality, water pollution and eutrophication.
Mother, Daughter Killed And Burned
The 28 year old mother and her daughter (4)years, were murdered and burned beyond recognition by Ngoni Machiya (32)who happens to be Namatai’s boyfriend.
Gutu man appears in court for stealing sheep
A man appeared in court for stealing sheep on two occasions.
George Ngove (61) of Nerupiri Village appeared before Masvingo provincial magistrate who sentenced him to one month imprisonment and a restitution of USD100 for stealing sheep at Hampton Farm.