adminNew vaccination schedule for children
Paidamoyo ChipunzaHealth Reporter
NEWLY born babies are now expected to begin vaccinations at six weeks instead of the previous three months after the initial vaccine given at birth.
This follows introduction of the new child health card and the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in Zimbabwe recently.
Maternity fees eased
Paidamoyo Chipunza
GOVERNMENT has raised US$59 million for the Health Transition Fund that will go towards removal of maternity user fees
Another chance for Zhuwawo
Sports ReporterZimbabwe cricket selectors have offered top order batsman Cephas Zhuwawo another chance to prove himself in the A side currently preparing for the limited overs tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa later this month.
Springvale Festival a huge success
Roy MatikiSports Reporter
BANKING giant BancABC successfully sponsored the annual Springvale Rugby Festival at Peterhouse School outside Marondera yesterday where 18 primary and secondary schools from across the country showcased their skills.
Lack of funding threatens National Youth Games
Mbachi Mutukula-MaregereSports Reporter
ORGANISERS of the 10th edition of the National Youth Games yesterday roped in Oliver Mtukudzi in an agreement to use the music superstar to promote the event.
Tuku, who is scheduled to leave for an overseas tour, was given a symbolic gold medal by Games’ chief executive, Stan Kasukuwere.
ZC team leave for Benoni
Mbachi Mutukula-MaregereSports Reporter
ZIMBABWE junior cricket teams left for South Africa this morning to take part in the Eastern Junior Club Cricket Association festival, which starts tomorrow in Benoni.
Walter Chawaguta will lead the Under-17 team while Wayne James will be in charge of the Under-16 squad and David Mutendera will guide the Under-14 squad.
Other countries taking part in the festival include Dubai, Botswana, Namibia and hosts South Africa.
Only the best for Davies clash
Mbachi Mutukula-MaregereSport Reporter
THREE Borrowdale Primary School Rugby players have been selected to represent Harare at the Owen Davies junior inter-provincials set for August.
The Inter-provincials have been slated for August 3-4 at Springvale School in Marondera.
Gondo gaining confidence
Takudzwa ChitsigaSports Reporter
BRIAN Gondo, who won the Open Classic, is now leading the Golden Pilsener Zambezi Tour order of merit after his total earnings reached US $ 7 300 in the four tournaments played so far.
Morale booster for Paralympic team
Ellina MhlangaSports Reporter
THE Zimbabwe National Paralympic Committee got a morale booster in their efforts to develop sport for people with disabilities when they received a donation of sporting equipment from Adidas Nordics through the Embassy of Sweden yesterday.
No need to indigenise private schools — Coltart
Herald Reporter Fissures have emerged in the inclusive Government over the proposed indigenisation of private schools.