Ebola outbreak caused by new ‘animal transmission’: What that means
Priyanka Shankar The Ebola outbreak ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was caused by a new transmission from animals to humans rather than by variants linked to earlier…
Behavioural change pivotal to climate communication
Takudzwa Gochero, [email protected] ZIMBABWE has, over the past decade, intensified its response to climate change through tree-planting campaigns, climate-smart agriculture programmes, environmental education, clean-up campaigns, renewable energy initiatives, and community…
Work together for sustainable rural growth, farmers and miners told
Nothando Zondo, [email protected] IN Umzingwane District, farmers and miners depend on the same land for their livelihoods. Farmers need grazing land, clean water and fertile soil to raise livestock and…
Zambians vote in presidential election
Zambians are casting their ballots in a presidential election pitting incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema against former minister Brian Mundubile. Polls opened at 6am yesterday in a race dominated by economic…
From streambanks to sustainable gardens: How communities in Gwanda are growing hope
Lynnia Ngwenya FOR decades, families in Gwanda have relied on gardening along streambanks to survive. The rich soils and readily available water made it possible to grow vegetables throughout much…
‘Dark horses’ Pirates refuse to sink in promotion race
Onward Gangata, [email protected] There is something wonderfully defiant about teams that refuse to follow the script. For much of this season, Gwanda Pirates have operated beyond the spotlight, away from…
Brighton Golide: First Matabeleland South artiste to reach 100k Spotify streams
Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] FOR years, musicians from Matabeleland South have produced quality music, performed on local stages and built loyal followings in their communities. Yet many have struggled to break…
Arise, shine and build Minister Ndlovu challenges women to transform their lives through entrepreneurship
Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected] WOMEN have been challenged to take charge of their economic future by turning the resources around them into thriving businesses that can uplift families and strengthen communities.…
Gwanda creator building from home
Mthokozisi Ncube, [email protected] What I’ve learned is that you don’t need to travel to Harare to be known. Start where you are and start small. Don’t use the lack…
COMMENT: A grader today, a better Bulilima tomorrow
THE arrival of a new grader in Bulilima may appear, at first glance, to be a routine council acquisition. In reality, it represents something far more significant. It is an…











