Teen pregnancies too high, says UNFPA

Studies have proved that about 115 births in every 1 000 women are delivered by teenagers between 15 and 19 years, a clear indication that teenagers are not having protected sexual intercourse, the United Nations Population Fund has said.

Treat for kids with special needs

It was a merry time at the Italian Sports Club in Harare last week as entertainer par excellence Peace Ndlovu, popularly known as BaShupi, treated more than a hundred children with special needs to music and dance that drew loud cheers and smiles.

40 schools vie for quiz tourney

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LET the battle begin!
All is set for the National High Schools Quiz tournament, which is to be held next month at Prince Edward School, Harare.

Taking law to schools

Tinashe Makichi Cool Lifestyle Correspondent
JUSTICE for Children Trust, a local philanthropic organisation championing the rights of children in Zimbabwe, launched an Interact Club at the National Education College with the goal of  providing a platform for children to discuss sensitive issues affecting them.

Chisvo: Jazz music’s unsung heroine

Lovemore Meya Cool Lifestyle Correspondent

“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm,” said one of the rising afro-pop musician-cum-fine artistes Maria Chisvo.

Biti: When the village witch wails over a tender death

“IT is evident that our fears are being vindicated as there are blatant violations of the electoral law. We are worried about ZEC and we have lost our institutional respect despite our respect for individuals because it (ZEC) has been hijacked by the junta.” These words are attributed to Tendai Biti the secretary general of the MDC-T who is also our

Detroit becomes largest US city to file for bankruptcy

DETROIT, Michigan – Detroit on Thursday became the largest city in US history to file for bankruptcy protection after decades of decline and mismanagement rendered the

Bulletproof vests worn ‘incorrectly’ in CAR

Johannesburg – The incorrect use of bulletproof vests during the Battle of Bangui in the Central African Republic (CAR) in March was probably why 15 South African soldiers were

ZEC Special Vote counting at HICC

The Special Vote counting is on right now at Harare International Conference Centre.

South Sudan dispatches special envoy to President Mugabe

Herald Reporter
SOUTH Sudan President, General Salva Kiir Mayradit has dispatched a special envoy to President Mugabe to brief him about the political situation between his country and the Republic of Sudan. Information and Broadcasting Minister in South Sudan, Dr Barnaba Marial

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