Can men really die of a broken heart?
GRIEF and bereavement research shows that those who lose a partner or spouse are at risk of early death.
The effect of the death of a spouse on the mortality of the survivor (the “widowhood effect”) is well documented. Studies suggest that the widowhood effect is more prominent in older males.
Osaka withdraws from Wimbledon
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the Wimbledon championship for personal reasons but her agent said on Thursday the world number two will be ready for the Tokyo Olympics.
Mapaya down, but not out
Since his ill-fated injury at the NCAA National Outdoor Championships, Chengetayi Mapaya has spent most of his time doing MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans and seeing doctors and physiotherapists.
Porous tax systems — the bane of Mbare Musika
IT is just after 5am and Mr Jonah Chiwerere, a farmer from Uzumba parks his truck close to Matererini block of flats in Mbare waiting for colleagues who have gone shopping at the sprawling Mbare Musika market.
Harare in storm over 500 ghost workers
FIVE hundred people were drawing salaries from Harare City Council for over a year despite not doing any work after they were seconded by MDC-A councillors.
Abhorrent breach of trust
A healthcare assistant working in a Covid-19 ward used a dead patient’s bank card to buy crisps from a vending machine 17 minutes after she died. Ayesha Basharat (23)…
A father who can’t get out of the kitchen
Veronica Gwaze While most people understand the importance of separating work from personal life, doing so is often easier said than done. But one of the country’s leading chefs has…
Kane’s England place under jeopardy
Harry Kane’s lacklustre form at Euro 2020 has left Gareth Southgate facing a selection dilemma as England look to bounce back from their limp 0-0 draw against Scotland on Friday.
Father Ribeiro: Talented composer
THE late national hero, Father Emmanuel Ribeiro, was a talented music composer and a mentor to many young artistes under the Roman Catholic Church Harare Archdiocese.
Covid-19 derails PSL coaches
JUST when everything seemed to be going according to script in local football, with players gradually regaining their form and some exciting Chibuku Super Cup matches being witnessed, Covid-19 struck again.










