New weapon in the war against HIV

Roselyne Sachiti Deputy Features Editor
HIV and Aids and other sexually transmitted infections continue to burden young African women because of various reasons, chief among them cultural issues that prevent them from negotiating for safe sex. Over the years, the burden has become much heavier for the women most of

Lion Lager Festival: Artistes ready to roar!

Hlatini Hlatini Entertainment Correspondent
The Lion Lager Summer Festival, which is becoming a permanent fixture on the local music calendar, is scheduled for October 13 at the Glamis Arena.
While Delta like to stick to what has been a successful formula, fans at least, know what to expect. Some of the artistes expected to play alongside

Chinese kids put up enthralling show

Entertainment Correspondent
Young Chinese performers gave a world class performance when they showcased their artistic excellence at the 7 Arts Theatre, in Avondale on Tuesday night. The group of 20 youngsters, who are currently in the country on a cultural exchange visit, showcased different acrobatic talents which included

9/11 — Terror pretext in tatters

Bill Van Auken
The 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks passed Tuesday with diminished official commemoration as attempts to exploit the tragic deaths of that day as a pretext for Washington’s unending wars have grown ever more hollow. In New York City, where over 2 700 people

Public libraries underutilised

Jean Fairbairn
Public libraries in developing countries are using information technology to provide innovative services. There are more than  230 000 public libraries in developing countries. Known and trusted in their communities, staffed by trained librarians, and increasingly connected to the Internet,

Issue of extenuating circumstances

At the Workplace Wenceslaus Murape
Extenuating circumstances always have to be considered in disciplinary proceedings against workers as they help in mitigating the sentence that is eventually passed. However, this has not always been the case as some unfortunate employees have been dismissed despite extenuating

Africa, it’s time to raise the bar

Dr Donald Kaberuka
Africa’s leaders have long recognised the importance of economic integration as a remedy for the continent’s fragmentation. The story line of Africa’s 54 countries is that over half of them have a GDP under US$10 billion, 16 are landlocked, struggle to achieve the economies of scale

Six groups vie for honours in ZOL Jumpstart

Tonderai Rutsito Techspot
ZIMBABWE Online (ZOL) in conjunction with its parent company Econet Wireless Zimbabwe and a local startup initiative, Jumpstart, last week unveiled the second edition of its technology challenge, ZOL jumpstart at Harare Sports Club. The challenge, which comes with prizes amounting to

Global South leads the way towards universal healthcare coverage

JOHANNESBURG — An increasing number of developing countries are introducing universal healthcare coverage — and creating new models to do it — according to research published in The Lancet.

Buffaloes collect points at Gunners’ expense

Harare Bureau
Gunners…………………………………………………………..(0) 0
Buffaloes…………………………………………………………(1) 1
A solitary strike by Michael Mageja earned Buffaloes maximum points against Gunners in a Castle Lager Premier Soccer League encounter at Lafarge yesterday.

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