African elephant numbers decline
African elephant numbers have dropped from about 26 million in the 18 00s to 415 000 today. While this is largely due to European colonisation, poaching and habitat loss, these…
‘Fossil fuel companies won’t save us from climate change’
We have an early contender for the least surprising newsflash of the year: fossil fuel companies will not, of their own volition, save us from climate breakdown. The oil and…
. . . What should you be eating, drinking to stay cool
Heatwave cases are being reported in many cities across the country. This week has seen extreme heat, and we have all been trying to adjust to the unexpected shifts in…
International credit lines drive forex bank loans
Nelson Gahadza International credit lines extended to local banking institutions have been driving the increase in foreign currency loans and advances which accounted for 78,2 percent of the total $1,29…
Commemorating the 44th anniversary of the victory of Islamic Revolution in Iran
Hamid Bakhtiyar The victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran in the 20th century – the century that was supposed to be the end of history and witnessing an end…
Can Nampak play nicely with angry investors?
It would seem that change is afoot at Nampak at long last — thanks to some much-needed shareholder activism at Africa’s largest packaging group. The JSE-listed company, whose market capitalisation…
Bulawayo Chiefs rebuilding exercise takes shape
Innocent Kurira, Sports Reporter BULAWAYO Chiefs’ rebuilding exercise is taking shape after the club acquired the signature of Zifa Southern Region Division One leading scorer from last season, Stanson Khanye…
Israel’s struggle to live a normal life
Leonard Ncube, Victoria Falls Reporter ISRAEL Ncube is a young man aged 20 living with a hearing and speech impairment. He believes his disability is not inability and constantly picks…
Council corruption probe looms
Michael Magoronga, Midlands Correspondent GOVERNMENT is set to launch an investigation into a raft of corruption allegations reportedly taking place at Gokwe Town Council. The probe follows a report released…
Baboons lay three-year siege on Pumula South
Thandeka Moyo-Ndlovu, Senior Health Reporter PUMULA South residents in Bulawayo are living in fear of contracting zoonoses following over three years of contact with baboons that have taken over some…











