Zim unlikely to ratify controversial seed treaty

Jeffrey GogoClimate Story By breeding their own seed, farmers are able to create varieties that are suitable for their specific regions and climates, helping them cope better with the increasing…

N. Korea fires nuke warning shots

SEOUL. – The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea said yesterday it can test launch an intercontinental ballistic missile at any time from any location set by leader Kim Jong Un,…

Eskom relaxes Zesa power import terms

Golden Sibanda: Senior Business Reporter SOUTH African power utility, Eskom has relaxed its position regarding earlier demands for Zesa Holdings to pay for power imports in advance. The power utility imports 50…

The year of the avid reader

Christopher Farai Charamba: The Reader At the start of 2016, I committed myself to reading one book a week. Unfortunately by the end of the first week, I had already failed…

Wenger hails Giroud

PRESTON. — Arsene Wenger hailed the performance of stand-in Arsenal captain Olivier Giroud after his late goal sealed a 2-1 FA Cup third round win at Championship side Preston on…

Simons concerned

JOHANNESBURG. — Former Proteas coach Eric Simons is concerned that fast bowler Kyle Abbott’s departure may destabilise the Protea’s recent progress.

AUSC Region V set sights on Tokyo Olympics

Eddie Chikamhi: Senior Sports Reporter THE Africa Union Sports Council Region V chief executive Stanley Mutoya says they have plans to introduce strict adherence to High Performance programmes in the region…

Family planning remains an important debate

Roselyne Sachiti: Features Editor Sometime in December 2016, Sekuru Tauzeni Mujaji (86), a traditional healer from Chipinge in Manicaland Province shared his story with the world, pleading for help as he…

Pep admits to mistakes

MANCHESTER. — Pep Guardiola admits he has made some mistakes since arriving at Manchester City but says he is adapting to English football.

Wenger’s regrets

LONDON. — Arsene Wenger says he regrets allowing Jack Wilshere to leave Arsenal on loan because he is left with few options in midfield. Wilshere left the Gunners for a season-long…