Zimbabwe heading for worst cotton season in history

Zimbabwe is bracing for its worst cotton season ever, with deliveries so far falling far short of projections.

Persistent shortage of ZiG cash continues to hurt citizens

The issue of the week is one we have talked about before, but enquiries have continued to come from you to ask where is the ZWG? Many have said they have never held a coin or a note in their hand since the new currency was launched in April.

Establishing contextualised practices for start-up communities

The past 10 articles have been focusing on the establishment of start-up communities each with a specific domain of interest. The foundation of each community, is knowledge and innovation.

Can heart attacks in young people be prevented with a simple cholesterol test at 18?

For a long time, we have been following US and European guidelines on heart care. But these norms are based on data in the West and not India.

AI obsession obscures bigger promise of climate tech

The implications for our warming planet of recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence boil down to this: AI offers great advantages in everything from monitoring ice melt and deforestation to optimizing power grids, but it’s incredibly power hungry, which can mean more carbon emissions and more climate destruction.

Making travel plans that cater for an autistic child

For the past few years, I have faced a challenge that many parents with autistic children experience — taking the family on holiday with my 10-year-old daughter, who is on the autism spectrum.

Are stiff joints affecting your pet this winter?

Mobility issues are common in pets, especially as they get older. Arthritis is a debilitating condition and can cause a lot of pain and discomfort for your pet. Unfortunately, the cold affects older pets and those with mobility issues even more.

‘Integrating economic, climate data will strengthen climate policy’

As economies worldwide strive to reduce emissions and achieve sustainable growth, reliable data is crucial. It forms the foundation for informed decision-making, guiding policy development, implementation, and monitoring.

Engagement key to improving business environment

Constant engagement between businesses, Government and local authorities is critical to improve the country’s business environment that has remained a major concern for several companies, experts have said.

‘Unravelling the cost of supermarket queues’

Ah, the local supermarket in Harare CBD — a place where the mundane turns into an epic saga of patience and perplexity.

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