adminZim records decline in veld fires
Three people were killed, while over 800 000 hectares were destroyed by fire between July 31 and October 31, 2020 making it the first fire season in a decade that has seen less than one million hectares being lost to veld fires.
Positive discoveries bode well for Bravura platinum project
Resource confirmation work ongoing at Bravura Zimbabwe (Pvt) Limited’s platinum project in Mashonaland West province, is unearthing investment compelling data that is expected to give impetus to the mining venture, mine management has said.
Legal age of sexual consent under spotlight
THE legal age of sexual consent came under spotlight in the High Court with two women seeking to nullify the age of consent set at 16 arguing it violates the right and protection of girls in terms of the Constitution, which sets the legal age of marriage at 18.
Pakistan thump Zimbabwe to seal T20 series
RAWALPINDI. — Pakistan proved too strong for a sloppy Zimbabwe as they won the second Twenty20 international cricket match by eight wickets in Rawalpindi yesterday, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Transport woes affect Pfumvudza inputs distribution
Freedom Mupanedemo Midlands Bureau Inputs provided by the Government under the Pfumvudza Programme have got as far as Grain Marketing Board (GMB) depots in Midlands, but are stuck there since…
Bayern set new standards
BERLIN. — Bayern Munich returned to the top of the German Bundesliga football table with an exciting 3-2 victory over rivals Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Sanctions: Ex-MDC-A top official apologises
FORMER MDC-Alliance spokesperson Mr Obert Gutu has apologized to Zimbabweans for taking part in lobbying for the imposition of economic sanctions on the country when he was still a “lost sheep” in opposition political trenches.
Guide children on correct digital path: Potraz
PARENTS must vigorously guard and educate children using digital media to ensure correct use especially at a time education has mostly gone digital due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has said.
Accelerating action towards Africa’s greener future
Zimbabwe recently hosted the 9th edition of the Africa Green Waste and Energy Expo and Conference under the theme: “A Zero Carbon, Climate Resilient Future — Setting The Stage for Transformation.” This high profile event which was organised by the Zimbabwe Sunshine Group, non-profit making environmental organisation attracted participants from Africa and beyond. In this report, Sifelani Tsiko (ST), Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor speaks to Claris Mandoreba (CM), Zimbabwe Sunshine Group head of programmes to share some insights about the just-ended conference.
Whyte attacks David Haye
LONDON. — Dillian Whyte has questioned why David Haye allowed Zimbabwe-born British heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora to have a set of trainers with no “boxing experience” in his corner for the defeat to Oleksandr Usyk.