adminEDITORIAL COMMENT : We can win fight against HIV We can win fight against HIV
While Covid-19 has been grabbing the headlines this year, the most serious public health concern in Zimbabwe remains HIV despite the remarkable progress we have made in bringing that viral infection under control, helping those infected to live long and normal lives and reducing our death rate.
Low-key start to border reopening
THE Plumtree, Beitbridge, Victoria Falls, Kariba, Chirundu and Forbes border posts re-opened as planned at 6am yesterday for private vehicles and pedestrians, but there was only a trickle of people going through rigorous health protocols.
Hydrogen ushers cheap energy
The Ministry of Energy and Power Development in partnership with energy stakeholders and development, has initiated a hydrogen project, H2Atlas, in the country expected to lead to a new era of cheap, clean and sustainable energy.
Lithium miner upbeat over prices
Prospect Resources Plc, the developer of the Arcadia lithium project in Zimbabwe, says strong demand from customers in battery, glass and ceramics markets will cause material improvements in global prices over the next few years.
Madrid suffer back-to-back losses
KIEV. — Real Madrid suffered a second defeat at the hands of Shakhtar Donetsk in this season’s Champions League, going down 2-0 last night to leave their hopes of reaching the last 16 in the balance.
Gatherings limit revised to 100
The maximum limit at any gathering, regardless of what it is for, has now been set at 100, and restaurants can now stay open until 8pm, as Government continues to open society and the economy while maintaining the guard against the Covid-19 threat.
NDS1 set to uplift rural areas
The recently launched National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) that will run from 2021 to 2025 provides an opportunity for the development of rural areas, which have been lagging behind in various aspects.
Creative sector challenged to invest in arts, culture
THE chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Matthias Tongofa has said the arts and culture sector should invest more and be tactical in their programmes as they can self-fund.
Diamond, Koffi collabo sets YouTube ablaze with 2,5m views
TANZANIAN musician Diamond Platnumz has made yet another Youtube history after garnering over a million views in just eight hours.
Supreme Court slams Ndewere
The Supreme Court has blasted suspended High Court judge Justice Erica Ndewere for refusing to furnish a prisoner with a full judgment when denying him bail, saying such conduct is not expected of judicial officers.