adminThe paradox of progress. . .Technological advances a double-edged sword
Samuel D. PascoalWe live in an era of technology. Technology has tried to put an end to the arduous agrarian way of life and has heralded an epoch of vast development. Thanks to technology and its predictability, man
Lessons from Malawi’s food crisis
Masimba Tafirenyika
Once again Malawi finds itself in a tight spot. A food crisis set off by erratic rains, rising food prices and economic hardships is slowly unfolding. For the first time in several years, the country’s ability toHope for genital mutilation survivors
Jocelyne Sambira
Tonte Ikoluba was 13 years old when her grandmother came to her family home to circumcise her. She remembers it as if it were yesterday. Her grandmother coaxed her and told her not to worry. ItPurveyors of slow death
Stephen Mpofu Features CorrespondentIf the current, inexorable trend is anything to go by Zimbabweans might sooner or later cram sick beds at home and in hospitals, poisoned by Western-exported junk foods consumed wilfully or out of
Moving with the times. . . Madagascar’s tradional midwives join modern clinics
BETRAKA. — Madagascar’s traditional midwives, or “matronnes”, are often thought to undermine safe childbirth practices, delivering babies in unsanitary environments and without provisions to manage
Doomsday: Yet another hoax?
Abel Dzobo Features Writer
Throughout history, humanity has always been aware of its mortality. And now and then, theories of impending doom are peddled, with both catastrophic and ridiculous consequences. According to the
Zim yet to decide on official carrier for UNWTO
The Government is yet to secure an airline to be the official carrier for the United Nations World Tourism Organisation General Assembly to be held next year, a Cabinet minister has said. Zimbabwe won the bidPearl Properties assists hospitals
Business ReporterEleven mission hospitals from throughout Zimbabwe have received medical equipment and medical supplies from Pearl Properties worth over US$17 000. The items include stretcher beds, walkers,
Amerizim forges ties with US businesses
Political differences have seen Zimbabwe-US relations taking a knock over the past decade. However, that has not deterred some investors from trying to cross the political impasse and come up withChanakira to chair new ZIA board
Business ReporterPROMINENT banker Mr Nigel Chanakira has been appointed chairman of the Zimbabwe Investment Authority 11-member board with immediate effect, Economic Planning and Investment Promotion