admin‘UNWTO preps on track’
Herald Reporter
Preparations for the forthcoming United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly to be co-hosted by Zimbabwe and Zambia are on track, UNWTO secretary-general Dr Taleb Rifai has said. The UNWTO general assembly will be held in Victoria Falls in August next year. In his remarks
Zim embraces nanotech
The Government last week launched a national nanotechnology programme which seeks to anchor development of the science in the country.Nanotechnology is an emerging technology, which involves undertaking processes and producing products at the atomic and molecular levels.
About time we made Zollywood a reality
Ben Chiganze A Bassfisherman’s ApproachThe four Asian Tigers (Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea) grew rapidly in 1960s and 1990s buttressed by their strategic focus on export-led trade regimes supported by financial repression policies. Today these countries are high-income economies and extremely advanced.
Tryson’s stock rises
Problem Masau Arts CorrespondentDendera musician Tryson Chimbetu showed that he is a star in the making at the weekend when he gave a sterling performance at the memorial gig for Tongai Moyo Memorial Show in Harare Gardens. “Sekuru Dhimba”, as he is affectionately known by his legion of fans, mesmerised revellers with
DJ Stavo joins hands with Mandoza
Entertainment ReporterDj Stavo has roped in top South African star Mandoza on his new house track titled “Mnandi” (So Good). The fifth single taken of DJ Stavo’s upcoming self titled album is bouncy and heavy on bass while the lyrics have been perfected. It is little wonder then that DJ Stavo is slowly breaking into the
Stop the littering menace
What is littering?Littering refers to throwing objects (often man-made) onto the ground and leaving them unremoved as opposed to disposing of them properly.
Litter can refer to anything from a small crisp packet or sweet wrapper to large bags of rubbish or even an area with many items of rubbish. Often
Locals seek treatment in India
Peter Matambanadzo Senior ReporterSome Zimbabweans are opting to have specialist treatment in India because it is cheaper compared to local charges. Most local doctors, including anaesthetists, are accused of taking advantage of the shortage of specialist physicians to charge exorbitant fees for heart and Caesarean operations
Govt hails agric students medical aid
Health ReporterGOVERNMENT has commended Grainmed Agricultural Medical Aid Society for catering for the health needs of students pursuing studies in the agriculture sector. Agricultural education and farmer training director in the Agriculture, Mechanisation and Irrigation Development Ministry Mr Moffat
Man needs US$400 for CT scan
Herald ReporterA 21-year-old Murehwa man is seeking US$400 to undergo a CT scan at a local hospital. Godwin Kagwambu of Budiriro 1, Harare, whose left side is paralysed, constantly shivers and has lived with this condition for the past two years. Kagwambu was studying for a diploma in motor mechanics but
197 nurses, 47 midwives graduate
Herald ReporterAt least 197 registered general nurses and 47 midwives from the Harare School of Nursing graduated at a colourful ceremony held at a local hotel last week. Speaking at the graduation and prize-giving ceremony, Harare Central Hospital chief executive Ms Peggy Zvavamwe commended her staff for