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Augustine Hwata Sports ReporterZIMBABWE’S top junior athletes have been presented with a golden opportunity to qualify for the IAAF World Junior Championships when they fight for places at the regional qualifiers in Namibia this weekend. Today, a team of 17 up-and-
Fishing from a mud rut
In the village, in the land of milk honey and dust or Guruve if you like, a he-goat is never a master of courtship. His is a loud massif appeal, so public that one has to make sure he or she in not in the company of in-laws or others shied.
The dangling bits are not only a shame. They make the whole courtship process a farce and a sham.
Again in the village manhood is never defined by having the biggest dangling bits, it is defined by one’s ability to live a dignified life, to act and live within the confines of societal values, norms and ethos.
A couple of years ago, Professor Jonathan Moyo cheekily said something to the effect that every Zimbabwean was Zanu-PF
Regulate malaria drug treatment
Priya ShettyWhen parasites resistant to the anti-malarial drug artemisinin were discovered along the Thailand-Cambodia border in 2006, it sparked concern but not panic because it appeared to be an isolated pocket of resistance. Now, scientists have
Empowerment, the coveted prize
Innocent Hamandishe
As the nation is still engulfed in a celebratory mood celebrating 32 years of our independence it is imperative that we take note and dissect the indigenisation and economic empowerment policy which has been the country’s key policy over the past
Cotton growers want US$1,60 per kg
Herald ReporterThe Cotton Producers Association of Zimbabwe has proposed a price of US$1,60 per kg this marketing season. Stakeholders in the cotton industry are currently negotiating the price and have not agreed on the figure. CPAZ vice chairperson, Mr Morris
Madhuku accused of trying to influence church poll
Herald ReporterNational Constitutional Assembly chairman Professor Lovemore Madhuku is in the limelight once again following claims by some members of his church that he is trying to influence the outcome of elections to choose new leadership scheduled for
Global Fund to release US$236m
Health Reporter
THE Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria has agreed to release US$236 million for Zimbabwe’s health sector to combat the three diseases. The money will cover programmes to be implemented in the next three years. The approved
‘Employer beats us up’
Agriculture ReporterA South African contractor is involved in a dispute with his workers who are accusing him of beating and verbally abusing them at Glenara Estates near Harare. HCK Construction manager, Mr Hendrick Strydom popularly known as “Ngamura” is accused of
Headmasters teach teachers
Herald ReporterSHORTAGE of Shangani speaking teachers at some schools in Chikombedzi District has forced school heads to teach newly posted Shona-speaking educators how to speak, read and write Shangani for them to teach pupils. Gwaivhi Primary School
Council in bid to improve education standards
Beitbridge BureauBeitbridge Rural District Council has adopted measures to improve education facilities and standards in the district. Speaking at a recent district education merit awards ceremony, council chief executive Mr Albert Mbedzi said they have started consulting