BUSE assists farmers in water harvesting
Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE) last year trained 5 000 farmers in water-harvesting technologies, as part of its efforts in improving lives of people in surrounding communities.
Leather working group calls for increased investment
THE National Leather Working Group (NLWG) has called for increased investment towards strengthening the livestock and leather value chain and developing adequate skills base to support export oriented industrialisation and growth.
Iran warns of ‘nuclear crisis’ if JCPOA deal is scrapped
The world will have to confront “another nuclear crisis” if the landmark 2015 agreement between Iran and world powers is scrapped, Iran’s deputy foreign minister warned.
Zim wrestler eyes WWE
AMBITIOUS Zimbabwe professional wrestler Jonathan Muvingi has set his sights on competing in the World Wrestling Entertainment arena after posting some fine performances in the last few years.
Grannies seek help to achieve academic goals
At least 20 grannies who enrolled at Mhangura Mine Primary School as non-formal learners are appealing for financial help and other related assistance to achieve their academic goals.
UNSC to vote on draft resolution calling for truce in Syria
The UN Security Council was to vote yesterday on a draft resolution calling for a 30-day truce in Syria, diplomatic sources said Thursday night.
At least 101 Nigerian girls missing after Boko Haram attack – parents
Parents in northern Nigeria say more than 100 girls are still missing three days after suspected Boko Haram extremists attacked their school.
Africa in the ‘Made in Russia’ era
Squeezed between the United States and European Union sanctions, Russia has been exploring effective ways to increase exports of its industrial products under “Made-in-Russia” programme to traditional markets in Latin America, Asia and Africa.
Anger over Boko Haram ‘abduction’ response
Anger erupted in a town in remote northeast Nigeria on Thursday after officials fumbled to account for scores of schoolgirls who locals say have been kidnapped by Boko Haram jihadists – a disappearance reviving traumatic memories of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls.
Judo session for visually impaired
THE Judo Association of Zimbabwe yesterday officially launched judo for the visually impaired by hosting a two-day coaching seminar which is being graced by three top judo instructors from Japan at Rolf Valley Gym in Harare.

