Zim to host NAM science indaba

Sifelani Tsiko Senior Reporter Zimbabwe will this month host the second Non-Aligned Movement Science and Technology technical meeting on industrial biotechnology to promote value addition and beneficiation among member states.

India tighten screws

PALLEKELE. — Sri Lanka were 19 for one in their follow-on innings at stumps, after being bowled out for a paltry 135 in reply to India’s 487 on day two…

Black fantasy and sci-fi novels that will take you out of this world

Damola Durosomo Correspondent Writers from the Diaspora have consistently crafted some of the fantasy genre’s most illuminating and visionary works.

Bus crash claims 34

Antananarivo. – At least 34 people died when a bus carrying young Christian worshippers plunged down a steep ravine in central Madagascar, police and hospital officials said at the weekend.

Africa’s Blue Economy: Innovation key to maritime security

Eric Ichikowitz Correspondent Africa’s maritime domain is vast, with far-ranging security challenges on an almost individual state basis. Arguing for a blanket solution to all maritime security issues is unrealistic, as…

‘Goblin cleansing ceremony’ goes awry for healer

Tendai Gukutikwa Mutare Bureau There was drama in Mutare’s Hob-House high-density suburb last week after residents assaulted a self styled traditional healer, who had duped his client after lying that she…

Gumiso devotes time to scouting

Ray Bande Mutare Bureau MUTARE-born midfielder Blessing Gumiso, who starred for Highlanders, is now devoting his time to scouting talent for the Bulawayo giants as well as other teams in the…

ZAS bans poultry at this year’s Agric Show

Abigail Mawonde Herald Correspondent The Zimbabwe Agricultural Society (ZAS) has banned showcasing of poultry at this year’s agricultural show to contain the spread of the highly pathogenic Avian influenza that is…

‘Declare Makoni Heroes Acre national monument’

Lovemore Kadzura Rusape Correspondent zanu-pf youths have called on Government to declare the Makoni District Heroes’ Acre a national monument, as the place has significant history in relation to the Second…

Vet Dept struggles to contain foot and mouth

Elita Chikwati Senior Agriculture Reporter The Department of Livestock and Veterinary Services is experiencing challenges in vaccinating cattle for Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) due to shortage of vac- cines.