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Health Reporter The number of children seeking treatment for different types of cancers increased by 48 percent in 2013 compared to those diagnosed the previous year, a local charity organisation…
Govt’s housing for all plausible
Pardon Gotora Government’s commitment to the provision of decent and affordable housing to the people of Zimbabwe is unequivocal. I stand by my belief. I have witnessed it first hand…
Egypt and the Sisi Spring
Nathan J. Brown Over the past two months in Egypt, any alternative to the presidency of Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has all but disappeared from the political horizon. Indeed,…
Fashion designer aims high
Lovemore Meya Arts Correspondent Chitungwiza-based fashion designer, Tarisayi Gweje, believes determination and hard work will take her to her dream fashion land. The soft-spoken 28-year-old lady is destined for greater…
Africa’s young researchers have long road ahead
Marcel Wogram Early-career researchers in Africa must receive better financial support from their governments if they are to establish themselves in their fields and if the continent’s higher education capacity…
How Mine ready for second leg
Augustine Hwata Senior Sports Reporter WITH one leg in the Caf Confederation Cup first round, Zimbabwe’s representatives in the competition, How Mine, yesterday wound up their preparations with a workout…
‘Police revenue targets undermine road safety’
Herald Reporter Long-DISTANCE bus operators say revenue targets given to traffic police officers manning roadblocks have contributed to increased corruption. They add that the preponderance of corruption means unroadworthy vehicles…
Churches: When salt loses taste
Conrad Gweru Virtues of good work, monogamy, vigilance, sobriety, good behaviour, hospitality, readiness to teach, lack of greed and patience are some of the virtues that Paul in the book…
Nigeria mulls SIM-card sales ban
LAGOS — Nigeria’s government may temporarily ban mobile phone companies from selling new SIM cards to force greater investment in network quality by putting the brakes on soaring customer numbers.…
Pietersen’s big deal
LONDON. — Kevin Pietersen has been bought by the Delhi Daredevils for £880 000 (90m rupees) in the Indian Premier League cricket auction in Bangalore yesterday. The 33-year-old Surrey batsman,…