New biometric smart ID cards
Jane Duncan Mauritius is known to South Africans mainly as a holiday destination, brimming with idyllic beaches, luxurious hotels and stunning scenery. However, there are other, less well-known ties that…
SADC adopts guidelines to cushion consumers
SADC member states have adopted guidelines to cushion consumers from the impact of the planned migration from analogue to digital broadcasting. The SADC Guidelines on Consumer Protection and Awareness on Digital…
Sesame: Long-forgotten crop
While many do not know sesame, it is of great importance to many countries like India, China and Sudan. Its cultivation is limited around the country where it is grown…
Produce surplus for resale: Minister
VILLAGERS must up the production of any farming venture they are embarking on in order to produce more and sell the surplus for sustainable community development, Zanu-PF’s national secretary for…
Important tips on storing maize
FARMERS have begun harvesting their maize and some are already done. And critical after harvesting is storage as farmers can lose their crop due to poor storage. Storage requirements have changed from…
Update on leaf rust on wheat
Wheat leaf rust is a fungal disease that affects wheat, barley and rye stems, leaves and grains. In temperate zones it is destructive on winter wheat. Infections can lead up…
Do you have enough blood?
Dr Tendai Zuze AT some point in life, you or someone you know might have been told you don’t have enough blood. This usually doesn’t mean you don’t have enough blood…
Remedies for cracked, chapped, dry lips
CRACKED and chapped lips are usually a result of dryness. The skin of the lips may also peel off in some cases. When the lips become too dry, tiny tears…
ZIMA to hold a social responsibility day in Nyanga
Health Reporter ZIMBABWE Medical Association (ZIMA) Manicaland Branch will tomorrow (Saturday) hold a social responsibility day at Regina Coeli Mission in Nyanga. Doctors from all over Manicaland will converge at…
Teachers ask the questions
MR MTISI, what can I do to be an excellent English teacher? I have been teaching Grade 6 and 7 classes for 6 years. This year our school adopted a…

