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Vice President Joice Mujuru has dismissed as false reports by some civic organisations and NGOs alleging that Zanu-PF is responsible for igniting incidents of violence before and after elections, saying by propagating such falsehoods the organisations are acting irresponsibly. VP Mujuru was speaking at a
The return of Losson Mtongwiza
Paul Munyuki Sports Reporter
LOSSON MTONGWIZA, the former Zimbabwe Rugby Union vice-president (technical) has bounced back into the mainstream game after he was yesterday confirmed as the senior national team new
Biko and the ‘curse’ of Blacks
Africa is like a drunkard with a hangover. In trying to rid himself of such a condition he takes another glass of beer, followed by another until he ends up being stony drunk. The continent resembles a dog, which returns to its own vomit, a sow that is washed but returns to her wallow in the mud.
Why men shy away from clinics
In my many visits to one of the big referral hospitals in Zimbabwe, Harare Central Hospital, since 2009, I was surprised to find that very few men access ART as compared to women and children.
The Opportunistic Clinic is a hive of activity from Monday to Thursday when pre-ART counselling sessions are conducted, blood for various tests is taken, wellness clinic sessions are held and ART is dispensed.
The majority of people visiting the OI clinic have already tested HIV positive hence are on ART. Those not yet on ARVs may be on cotrimoxazole as they have their health monitored.
With a long waiting list, not everyone in need of ARVs is able to access them as expected.
Three companies benefit from Dimaf
Chronicle Reporter
ONLY three companies have so far benefited from the Distressed Industries and Marginalised Areas Fund (Dimaf) as several have been turned down due to the stringent conditions that were set by the disbursing agent, a Cabinet Minister has said.
Urban Councils Association in shambles
Chronicle Reporter
THE beleaguered Urban Councils Association of Zimbabwe (UCAZ) has reportedly suspended its financial manager over shambolic financial statements, amid calls from its members for the entire executive committee to resign.
Thousands face blackout
Chronicle Reporter
Electricity consumers from throughout the country should brace for massive disconnection of power as Zesa steps up measures to recover more than $500 million it is owed by consumers.
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) in Zimbabwe
What Is Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)?
How to save fuel (and of course money)
MOTORING with Ralph Magunje
Fuel prices are forever on the rise. Here are 20 foolproof tips to help you conserve fuel and save money during these times of inflation and recession.
Milking the cash cow until it dies
HR Column with Hector moyo
I had a number of responses to last week’s in-breeding article, with some readers urging me to stay in the agriculture domain for a while, presumably because they thought that this might stimulate rains, for a better cropping season.