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…

Harare school shines at SADC competitions

Herald Correspondent Mother Patrick Convent Primary School from, Waterfalls, Harare, emerged as the overall winner at the Southern African Development Community (SADC) competitions held in Botswana. The winning team comprised…

Sanganai Expo attracts 89 buyers

Nqobile Bhebhe Zimpapers Business Hub THE 19th edition of the Sanganai/Hlanganani/Dzimbahwe Tourism Expo, set for Masvingo next month has to date attracted 89 international buyers, signalling growing global interest in…

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…

Govt moves to develop national after-care policy

Sekai Manyere Herald Reporter THE Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare has started developing a national after-care policy to support young people transitioning into independent living. A care…

Flu cases surge past 10 000 weekly, no Covid-19 detected

Rumbidzayi Zinyuke Senior Health Reporter ZIMBABWE is experiencing a seasonal surge in influenza cases, with weekly infections rising to between 10 000 and  12 000 as a prolonged cold spell…

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