Upcoming drought, a call for forward planning by livestock farmers

THE seasonal forecast for the upcoming agricultural season is out and I hope most of our farmers have seen at least a brief outline of it.  A forecast for a…

Active and passive voice (Part 2)

STUDY this example: This house was built in 1995. This is a passive sentence. Compare it with this one: Somebody built this house in 1995. (active). This house was built…

Church urged to step up fight against suicide

Amanda Mlevu, Sunday News Reporter THE church has been called to take a pro-active role in fighting against the continued rise of suicide cases. The call was made by Jehovah’s Witness…

JT Malinga’s life of triumph of hope over adversity

Limukani Ncube, Obituary  STRANGE as it may be. You get a feeling that Bulawayo has lost a big part of its soul. Hours after people of all walks of life had…

‘Never pressure’ for reigning champions SA against Scotland

South Africa rugby captain Siya Kolisi insists the Boks are under no pressure as they kick off the defence of their World Cup title against a resurgent Scotland in Marseille…

Temporary halt of menstruation possible for Matobo child (10)

Robin Muchetu, Senior Reporter THERE is a difference of opinion among health experts on how to stop the menstrual periods of the 10-year-old girl from Matobo District with a disability who…

Brazil’s Neymar overtakes Pele goals record

Neymar has surpassed Pele as Brazil’s male all-time top scorer with two goals in a 5-1 win over Bolivia. The forward, 31, who went into the World Cup qualifying match…

United Nations congratulates President Mnangagwa

Harare Bureau  UNITED Nations Secretary-General Mr António Guterres has congratulated President Mnangagwa for winning the recent presidential election, undertaking to work closely with the Government to “accelerate development and ensure…

Out for 49: Hamba Kahle Mfowethu!

Mehluli Sibanda, Obituary WHEN I was asked to pen this obituary for my departed friend Heath Streak, I took time to ponder, with some sense of guilt. I thought to myself,…

Mutize traders impoverished, appeal for capital

Sandisiwe Gumbo, Sunday News Reporter THE devastating incident where a fire recently engulfed Mutize Flea Market  in Bulawayo reducing it to a shell has left traders impoverished as most lost their…

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