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How drones and AI are transforming fields

BY GODFREY NYONI IN Zimbabwe, farming is more than just a way to grow food ― it is the backbone of families, communities, and the nation’s economy. But to farm well, a farmer must first understand the land. Knowing the exact size of a field, the areas with rich soil, the parts that flood after…

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Banks urged to collaborateon digital finance solutions

THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is urging banks to work together on digital finance solutions to make transactions easier and cheaper for customers.This comes as the financial sector is continuing to invest in new technologies to encourage electronic payments and reduce reliance on cash. Speaking at a Digital Connect Symposium in Nyanga last week,…

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Brace for erratic rainfall, farmers told

ZIMBABWE is bracing for a delayed and unpredictable 2025-2026 rainfall season, with northern provinces likely to experience early dry spells while southern and western regions could see normal to above-normal rains at the start of the season. Addressing a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare yesterday, Information minister Jenfan Muswere advised farmers and communities to delay…

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Bumper harvest slashes grain prices

ZIMBABWE’s maize prices are currently about 50 percent lower than last year, a direct result of an above-average harvest and low market demand, according to the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET).The country received normal to above-normal rainfall during the 2024-25 rainy season, leading to improved crop yields and better household food access nationwide.“According…

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