Africa must brace for the worst: WHO
…as Zim builds US$26,4m COVID-19 war chest THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged the African continent to brace for the worst
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Zimuto to unveil new song
SULTRY songstress Vimbai Zimuto yesterday said her forthcoming single Kupakichwa — scheduled for release next week —was meant to be a soundtrack
Editorial Comment: Renewable energy policies vital for power sustenance
The launch of the National Renewable Energy Policy (NREP) and the Bio-fuels Policy of Zimbabwe represents a major milestone in our country’s efforts to catalyse the transition to renewable energy — a key step in the attainment of Strategic Development Goal (SDG) number 7, which seeks to ensure universal energy access to all. It is […]
New energy policies set tone for green future
Joseph Madzimure and Nesia Mhaka PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday launched two energy policies, effectively setting the tone for the development and sustainable exploitation of renewable energy. The National Renewable Energy policy and Biofuels policy of Zimbabwe seek to promote optimal supply and utilisation of energy for socio-economic development. Government is seeking to prioritise the exploitation of […]
Cyclone Idai victims still homeless 1 year after
ONE year after Cyclone Idai devastated parts of Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, tens of thousands of people are still living in appalling
EDITORIAL COMMENT : Covid-19: Let’s tighten cooperation, coordinate
The new coronavirus global pandemic has seen more than 200 000 people infected, of whom more than 80 000 are already fully recovered, more than 8 000 have died and more than 110 000 are still being treated, with ever more joining the recovered group every day.
60-cigarettes-a-day Sarri given special Juve regime
TURIN. — Italian giants Juventus are currently putting manager Maurizio Sarri, who smokes up to 60 cigarettes a day, under a special protection regime as the coronavirus break continues to create havoc at the Serie A club.
President commissions US$15m irrigation project
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday had a hectic programme here during which he commissioned Nyakomba Irrigation Scheme in the morning before addressing a rally at Bumhira Secondary School in the afternoon.
Parly suspends business over coronavirus
Parliament yesterday adjourned for seven weeks and suspended all international travel and public hearings as part of national precautions against coronavirus which causes Covid-19 while cities and municipalities speeded up plans to prepare suitable isolation facilities.
Sadc ministers adopt video-conferencing
ZIMBABWE has welcomed the suspension of face-to-face regional meetings following the successful video-conferencing of the Sadc Council of Ministers meeting hosted yesterday by the Tanzanian government in Dar-es-Salaam.