Bangladesh cricket board names new chief

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) named ex-skipper Faruque Ahmed Wednesday as president after the resignation of Nazmul Hassan, a close ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina. Cricket and politics…

EDITORIAL COMMENT : Mpox needs vigilance, not panic

THE current outbreak of Clade Ib Mpox, with a focus in Central African rainforests but now with cases in a modest number of countries in and outside Africa, was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation in the middle of this month, so it cannot be ignored.

Risks of gel manicures and acrylic nails

The nail fashion industry is flourishing, with gel manicures and acrylic nails among the most popular trends. However, while they may seem like a form of self-care, these treatments can…

Sugar dips to 2022 low on supply optimism

Raw sugar dropped to the lowest in nearly two years on bearish sentiment as traders gauge supplies from top grower Brazil. The most-active contract fell as much as 2,8 percent…

Midlands biogas project thrives

Patrick Chitumba,  [email protected] THE RURAL Electrification Fund’s biogas digesters project is making steady progress in the Midlands province where Anderson High School on the outskirts of Gweru has become the latest…

Automation and beyond: Taking the leap into Africa’s digital future

Lorreta Songola With digital transformation being the order of the day, there’s been a profound shift in the way enterprises use technology. Tools such as Microsoft Copilot, a host of…

WATCH: ‘Zim-China ties unshakable’

Zvamaida Murwira, Harare Bureau RELATIONS between Zimbabwe and China are unshakable as the two countries have stood with each other through many challenges and are currently confronting the El Nino-induced drought…

CTD to host inaugural arts festival

Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] The Centre for Talent Development (CTD) is set to host its first-ever Arts in Education Festival next month, described as a ground-breaking fusion of culture, literature, and history. …

AfDB launches country focus reports for Africa

Oliver Kazunga, Harare Bureau THE African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched Country Focus Reports (CFRs) that seek to deepen policy dialogue on the macro-economic performance and outlook of individual countries in…

Rugby boss refutes embezzlement allegations

Brandon Moyo, [email protected] ZIMBABWE Rugby Union (ZRU) president Losson Mtongwiza has cleared the air on the allegations that the association has been misusing funds meant for the players. Gerald Maguranyanga wrote…

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