Road traffic deaths rise in the African region, but down globally, World Health Organization (WHO) report

Road traffic death rates in the past decade have increased significantly in the African region, with almost 250 000 lives lost on the continent’s roads in 2021 alone. Conversely, global rates…

Seychelles: President Convenes Special Meeting with Senior Health Officials

President Wavel Ramkalawan chaired a meeting yesterday morning with senior officials from the Ministry of Health and the Healthcare Agency at the Red Roof, Victoria Hospital. He was joined by…

Kagame wins Rwanda vote in landslide – partial results

RWANDAN President Paul Kagame is on course to extend his 24-year rule by another five years in a landslide victory, with most of the votes counted from Monday’s election. He…

Joint Press Statement form the Government of the United Arab Emirates and the Government of Seychelles on the Alarming Food Security Situation and the Risk of Famine in Sudan

We express deep concern over the report of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), published on 27th June 2024, which concluded: “fourteen months into the conflict, Sudan is facing…

City Parking reduces vehicle-clamping fines

Ivan Zhakata Herald Correspondent CITY Parking has reduced vehicle-clamping fines from US$57 to US$45 following the approval of the Harare City Council’s 2024 budget.

Peacekeepers and Wau Citizens Unite in a Run for Peace and Unity

Residents, dignitaries, and peacekeepers joyfully and recently participated in a “Run for Peace” event in Wau, undertaken under the theme “Let's celebrate unity, peace, and diversity”, making it clear to…

Gareth Southgate steps down as England manager after Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain

Gareth Southgate has left his role as England manager. The news comes two days after England’s Euro 2024 final defeat to Spain. The 53-year-old had been Three Lions boss for…

Cote d’Ivoire is 10th African nation to join United Nations (UN) Water Convention in milestone for water cooperation worldwide

Faced with increasing water stress and climate change impacts on the water resources it shares with its neighbours, Cote d’Ivoire has joined the United Nations Water Convention – a UN…

Bulawayo water very safe to drink- BCC dismisses cyanide poisoning claims

Amos Mpofu, [email protected] THE Bulawayo City Council has dismissed claims circulating on social media that tap water is contaminated with cyanide and other chemicals, emphasising its commitment to providing safe…

Former All Blacks star Norm Hewitt dies at 55 after battle with motor neurone disease

  Hewitt, who played nine test matches for New Zealand, was famous for a fiery haka stand-off with England’s Richard Cockerill in 1997, which entered rugby folklore. Former All Blacks…

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