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The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund report on the national assessment on adolescent pregnancy has revealed that 21 percent of ante-natal bookings for 2019 to 2022, and of births, were for adolescents aged 10-19 years.
Biden impeachment inquiry launched
WASHINGTON. – Republican US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy yesterday launched an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, propelling Congress toward a contentious and unlikely-to-succeed effort to remove the Democratic president that follows two impeachments of former President Donald Trump.
Pepsi resurrects legendary ads for 125th anniversary
To commemorate its 125th anniversary, Pepsi is resurrecting some of its most legendary advertisements. Many have been shared once again on YouTube, and some will grace the screens during this year’s MTV Video Music Awards on September 12. Among the commercials set to make a comeback is Madonna’s notorious 1989 “Like A Prayer” ad, which caused quite a stir at the time.
‘POLAD to remain in place’
The Political Actors Dialogue (POLAD) launched in 2019 and brought together political parties that contested the 2018 harmonised elections to discuss issues affecting the country was an appropriate platform for Zimbabweans to come together will remain in place after this year’s elections, President Mnangagwa has said.
Middle Sabi farmer bags SHE award
MIDDLE SABI, in yonder Chipinge is tinder dry and rarely rains, and when it does, the rain is too insignificant for sustainable crop production.
Morocco quake toll rises to 2 900
TALAT N’YAAQOUB, Morocco. – Many survivors of Morocco’s earthquake struggled in makeshift shelters on Tuesday after a fourth night in the open, while villagers in devastated mountain areas voiced frustration at having received no help from the authorities.
Zvimba elects council chair
COUNCILLORS from Zvimba Rural District Council yesterday elected Zanu PF’s Ward 16 councillor, Cde Spencer Magaya as the local authority’s chairperson.
Mother’s last wish to see son after 38 years
AN ailing and aged mother in South Africa has a last wish before she dies; she would like to see her son who disappeared with his father to Zimbabwe about 38 years ago.
Gem Boys shift focus to ZPC
Manica Diamonds defender Tanaka Chisi says they are now focusing on their upcoming league game against ZPC Kariba at Gibbo on Saturday.
EDITORIAL COMMENT : El Niño can be overcome with solid research
The threat of erratic or reduced rainfall this season associated with the El Niño phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean has strengthened the determination of the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development to have the right crops planted in each area and to pay farmers decent prices for what they produce.