adminEU cannot be ‘held hostage’ to Brexit crisis: Macron
PARIS. — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday warned that the European Union could not “be held hostage” to the Brexit crisis and said that a lengthy extension of the deadline for Britain to leave the bloc was “not a certainty”.
Govt to refurbish hospitals — Moyo
Government intends to rehabilitate Chipinge and Chimanimani hospitals to improve primary healthcare provision in Manicaland.
Midlands cyclone victims cry out for assistance
While the world has been focusing on Chimanimani and Chipinge where over 200 people perished, while hundreds are missing after Cyclone Idai ravaged that part of the country, there are also cries for assistance coming from the Midlands Province.
Politicians’ rhetoric fans the flames of xenophobia
Election season is the time that critical reasoning is thrown out the window by politicians and they appeal to voters by any means necessary.
Gold close to lowest
Gold prices were close to their lowest in around four weeks yesterday as robust economic data from the United States and China tempered concerns of a global slowdown, boosting the dollar and riskier assets.
Agriseeds tackles climate change
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre (CIMMYT) has partnered Zimbabwe Agriseeds to scale up efforts to increase production of drought tolerant varieties that guarantee better yields for farmers as rains become more erratic.
Jailed protesters faint in court
There was drama at the Gweru courts after two of five MDC hooligans fainted after they were jailed for three years for public violence.
Lack of basic water services in health facilities worrying
The WHO/UNICEF report, WASH in Health Facilities, the first ever comprehensive global assessment of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) shows that one in four health care facilities around the world lacks basic water services, impacting over two billion people.
Reflections on ZACC appointments
To fight corruption, we need to essentialise merit-based appointments whenever the opportunity arises.
Ministry to evaluate damaged mines
THE Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is conducting an assessment of all mines in Manicaland to evaluate the extent of damage inflicted by Cyclone Idai on equipment and the possible impact on the sector’s performance.