Decoys could trick COVID-19, keep humans safe from infection
Nicoletta Lanese The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 infects cells by plugging into a receptor on their surface. Now, by crafting a “decoy” of that receptor, scientists aim to foil the…
WHO chief points to ‘green shoots of hope’ in COVID-19 pandemic
Although COVID-19 cases are on track to hit 20 million worldwide this week, and 750,000 deaths, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has pointed to “green shoots of…
What South Korea can teach the world about containing COVID-19
Lee Jong-Wha Professor of Economics, Korea University The importance of a reliable and widely accessible health-care system is never more apparent than during a pandemic. It is now painfully clear…
New Zealand goes 100 days with no COVID-19 transmission
Jeanna Bryner New Zealand, a country of about 4.8 million, has now gone 100 days without a single locally transmitted case of COVID-19, according to news reports. The last COVID-19…
Jenje preaches hope to weather tough times
Arts Reporter Gospel musician Allen Jenje has released a single Ndinovimba which preaches hope. The Afrofusion track released in July is already making waves on Star FM gospel Greats. Jenje…
Police intercept smugglers
Crime Reporter Thirteen people have been arrested along the Limpopo River on allegations of smuggling 125 litres of fuel from South Africa. The suspects were arrested by police on patrol…
TelOne unveils e-learning platform
Herald Reporter Innovation has become a key driver of national development, making it imperative for developing nations such as Zimbabwe to invest in skills development with a bias towards technology,…
Toxic media harmful to nation’s image
Freedom Mupanedemo Midlands Bureau A SENIOR Government official has expressed concern over polarisation in the country’s media saying the situation is making it difficult for the country to achieve its…
Bad year for Chevrons just turned worse
Eddie Chikamhi Senior Sports Reporter FROM pay cuts to loss of potential game time, the Chevrons are now set to endure one of their most miserable years after what had…
Chigova’s coach says pressure remains
JOHANNESBURG. — Polokwane City head coach, Clinton Larsen, disagrees with those who feel there will be less pressure with no supporters in the stadiums. The Absa Premiership resumes today week…











