Complacency could delay polio eradication

Great strides have been made in the global effort to eradicate polio. Reported cases of wild poliovirus have decreased by over 99 percent from an estimated 350 000 cases in 1988 to 33 in 2018.

Wang’s visit must focus on economy

|The impending visit by Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi to Zimbabwe this week should help refocus all efforts on immediate needs that will result in a quick economic turnaround.

Millions pack Tehran to pay homage to Soleimani

TEHRAN. — Millions of Iranians packed the streets of Tehran to pay homage to the Middle East’s most prominent anti-terror commander Major-General Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated on United States President Donald Trump’s order last Friday.

Experts want families on board in drugs response

Professionals working with adolescents suffering from drug or substance disorders are honing their skills to provide family therapy. This, as research shows, children as young as nine years are among regular drug and substance users in Namibia.

138 killed in festive season road accidents

Festive season road traffic accidents killed 138 people and injured 565 others in the three weeks between December 15 and January 5, police have revealed.

Zim to host Syria in Davis Cup

TENNIS Zimbabwe have welcomed the decision by the International Tennis Federation to give them the green light to host the Davis Cup World Group II play-off tie against Syria in March.

Zimra employees, car dealers arrested

Police have started arresting Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) employees, clearing agents and car dealers involved in the smuggling of vehicles into the country, with some having already appeared in court.

Poverty Datum Line up 15,7pc

ZIMBABWE’S Poverty Datum Line (PDL) for an average family of five reached $3 700 last November, a 15,7 percent rise from October’s $3 160, latest data released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (Zimstats) revealed.

Aussies sweep series

SYDNEY. – Nathan Lyon captured five for 50 and 10 match wickets as Australia crushed New Zealand by 279 runs yesterday, capping a golden domestic summer as they swept the…

PE football ace gets breakthrough

PRINCE EDWARD starlet Brandon Nyagurungo could become the next Zimbabwean striker to play in Europe if he impresses at Senegal-based Cayor Foot Academy during his eight-month attachment stint.

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