adminBUSE in schools’ science drive
BINDURA University of Science Education (BUSE) will assist in the equipping of Rushinga-based Gwangwava High School’s Science laboratory as way of encouraging the studying of Science subjects in marginalised areas.
Let’s break the silence on abortion and save lives
The time to discuss unsafe abortions has never been more urgent in Zimbabwe, where nearly all abortions are clandestine and approximately 40 percent of these abortions result in complications such as severe bleeding, infection and even death.
5 animals that could help us beat human diseases
As humans, we may feel rather lucky about our evolutionary lot. We live longer than many other animals, and lifespans continue to increase, thanks to better diets, advances in medicine and improved public health. But our quest to beat ageing and the diseases that come with ageing continues.
Masvingo Music Awards rebrand
Preparations for this year’s edition of the Masvingo Music and Arts Awards (MMAA) have gathered momentum, with event organisers saying they have a covered a lot of ground in terms of logistics.
Social Welfare, DDF feed over 83 000 families
The District Development Fund (DDF) has partnered the Department of Social Welfare to provide food for more than 83 000 families in Manicaland under the Food Deficit Mitigation Strategy.
US bag three more gold medals
DOHA. — Sprint hurdler Nia Ali led a final day gold rush for the United States as the curtain came down on the World Athletics Championships on Sunday.
Rugby WC on typhoon alert
TOKYO. — Rugby World Cup organisers warned yesterday that a powerful typhoon forming to the south of Japan could bring fierce winds and torrential rain over the last weekend of the pool stages.
Ministry to honour young farmers
The Ministry of Lands, Agricdulture, Water, Climate and Rural Resettlement will this month honour young farmers who have worked hard to contribute to the turnaround of the country’s economy through various agricultural activities in the forthcoming second National Young Champion Farmers awards to be held in Harare.
Trade unionist ordered to return NEC vehicle
A FORMER councillor with the National Employment Council (NEC) for Engineering Iron and Steel Industry Mr Wise Garira, who was holding on to the council’s vehicle has been ordered to immediately return it to its legitimate owners.
Moral hazard in deposit protection
In the context of deposit protection, the term moral hazard refers to the incentive for insured banks to engage in riskier behaviour than would be feasible in the absence of protection. It can also be defined as the incentive created by insurance that induces those insured to undertake greater risk than if they were uninsured because the negative consequences are passed through to the insurer.