The role of indigenous food in celebrating heroes, ancestral wisdom

Charles Dhewa, [email protected] In addition to a national flag and a national anthem, almost all countries have heroes and founding ancestors, who are celebrated religiously as part of rooting current…

7 000 visit Book Fair on first day

The Herald 6 August 1992 IN what is probably the most emphatic show of support for the sixth Zimbabwe International Book Fair, more than 7 000 people visited it on…

COMMENT: Investing in health is investing in economic development

THE Government’s renewed commitment to revitalising Mpilo Central Hospital and other provincial health institutions is a commendable and strategic step toward strengthening the national healthcare system.  The recent visit to…

Remembering SK Moyo, a bridge-builder par excellence

Richard Muponde, Zimpapers Politics Hub AS Zimbabwe commemorates Heroes and Defence Forces Day on August 11 and 12, it is fitting to reflect on the life of Ambassador Simon Khaya…

EDITORIAL COMMENT: Rural fuel pumps will offer convenience

THE rural-urban divide sometimes manifests itself in ways that few outside even the smaller towns can imagine and frequently innovative solutions are needed, rather than just expecting what has not worked in the past to suddenly start working.

Heroes Day should inspire a generational purpose

AS Zimbabwe marks Heroes Day, on August 13, the atmosphere will once again be filled with flags, national anthems and solemn reflection.

Rising back pain rates signal public health emergency

Growing up, back pain seemed like an inevitable part of ageing. Elders would groan as they attempted to rise from the floor, twisting their bodies in awkward manoeuvres just to stand upright. It was a familiar scene, and we accepted it as the natural tax of growing old.

Advancing mercury-free gold mining to protect the wetlands

Representatives from 172 countries recently gathered in Zimbabwe to strengthen their commitment for wetland conservation.

LOOKING BACK: Disease resurgence extends beef ban

THE recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the Charter district had led to an extension of the suspension of Zimbabwean beef from the European Economic Community, director of veterinary services Dr Stuart Hargreaves said in Harare yesterday.

The hidden costs of Zim’s disappearing forests

Ratidzo Maregere (not her real name) has been noticing the slow changes taking place over the years.

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