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CAIRO.Egyptian government rejects any outside dictates, especially from the Western countries, Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit said on Sunday.There is a big difference between the world interest in developments in…
Drought threatens China’s crops
BEIJING.Minimal rainfall or snow this winter has crippled China’s major agricultural regions, leaving many of them parched. Crop production has fallen sharply, as the worst drought in six decades, shows…
Illegal tree cutting in Hurungwe declines
From Noah Pito in HurungweHurungwe Rural District Council says its ban on use of firewood by tobacco farmers when curing their crop has been a success as evidenced by the…
Rains spoil maize crop
By Noah Pito in HURUNGWELack of cash to buy top-dressing fertiliser and heavy rains in Hurungwe’s ward 16 has reduced many farmers’ prospects of a bumper harvest this agricultural season.Ward…
Iran vows to continue nuke programme
Chinhoyi BureauTehran will continue developing and using nuclear technologies for its people’s benefit regardless of the West’s attempts to demonise the programme, Member of the Council of the Iranian Supreme…
Sikanyika confirmed Zanu-PF Mash West chairman
Chinhoyi BureauTHE Zanu-PF Mashonaland West province has confirmed Cde Robert Sikanyika as the substantive provincial chairman while Zvimba District has elected Cde Tsitsi Mugabe to replace the late national heroine…
Parallel battles for King Coal
By Patrick Bond
South Africa’s crust was drill-pocked with abandon since Kimberley diamonds
Govt to construct seven hydropower stations
Herald reporterGOVERNMENT, in partnership with independent power producers has embarked on construction of seven hydropower stations with a combined capacity to generate 40,4 megawatts.Energy and Power Development Minister Elton Mangoma…
When parents find it hard to let go
When parents are raising children they would want them to be responsible adults who will be able to take care of themselves one day.Is it not a joy visiting your…
Prince Edward beat Peterhouse
DEFENDING champions of the schools tennis league Prince Edward kept their heads high after dismissing Peterhouse 12-0 over the weekend, writes Mbachi Mutukula-Mare-gere. Prince Edward, boosted by their best players…