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Climate change induced droughts fuel spread of HIV in Africa

Antwerp, Belgium - The combination of HIV/Aids and climate change induced droughts has been a major challenge for many countries in Africa for the past decade.Every year, some parts of the continent experience climate change induced drough…

Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 10:14hrs | 3 | by Andrew Mambondiyani

Adapt or sink - sad reality of traditional newspapers in Zimbabwe

Back in time it was a norm to hear an argument which starts with the words: "It's true, I read it in the newspapers... ".But today that trend has changed as we normally hear people saying it was on Facebook, Twitter or YouTube or more broa…

Published: 21 Aug 2014 at 07:59hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani

The untold story of tobacco farming

Granaries were a common feature of every household in Zimunya area, south of the city of Mutare, in Manicaland province but these once vital structures have long vanished making way for crudely built tobacco barns as farmers abandon maize …

Published: 25 Jun 2014 at 08:10hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani

Illegal settlers invade the eastern highlands in search of water

Rural community meetings, such as one held recently in Mpudzi Resettlement scheme, south of Mutare in Manicaland province, are usually placid affairs dealing with mundane matters. Not anymore. In the province, known for its highlands, good…

Published: 19 Jun 2014 at 07:50hrs | 15 | by Andrew Mambondiyani

Welcome to Zimbabwe Cde President

Last week on Friday, President Robert Mugabe officially opened the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo and his abysmal shock over the state of the roads in Bulawayo was a kick in the teeth for many people in the country.To…

Published: 28 Apr 2014 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Andrew Mambondiyani

The curse of Marange diamonds ...as relocated villagers wallow in poverty

There is a time when a rich resource can become a curse, either to the whole country or a specific community. This can be said of diamonds in Africa, a continent infamous for its bloody and violent civil wars. The wars fuelled by diam…

Published: 04 Nov 2013 at 06:23hrs | 5 | by Andrew Mambondiyani

Mbada Diamonds Cup - a case of skewed priorities

I was one of the many readers who used to follow Robson Sharuko's writings in the Herald until he was he tainted by the Asiagate scandal. Guilty or not guilty, I now rarely follow what he writes until last week when I stumbled upon his art…

Published: 28 Oct 2013 at 07:22hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani

'Media hangman' bounces back!, as Mugabe announces new cabinet

The long wait is over as President Robert Mugabe announced a 26 member cabinet on Tuesday 11 September, 2013.While such cabinet announcements should have brought joy and celebrations, President Mugabe's Tuesday announcement brought sorrow …

Published: 11 Sep 2013 at 13:29hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani

The other side of Zimbabwe's high inflation

On September 30 2010, I was part of thousands of people who attended the 20th First Ig Nobel Prize Ceremony at Sanders Theatre at Harvard University in USA.The Ig Nobel Prizes are awarded for achievements that first make people laugh and t…

Published: 28 Aug 2013 at 06:11hrs | 3 | by Andrew Mambondiyani

Is Africa benefiting from chaos in Zimbabwe?

When the government of Zimbabwe entered into a deal to import maize from Zambia this year there was lot of hype within Zanu-PF party.But what was lost in the euphoria was why Zimbabwe is importing maize from Zambia in the first place. Pres…

Published: 16 Aug 2013 at 07:32hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani

Climate change - a threat to Zimbabwe stability

For more than a decade I have been writing about climate change and its impact on communities in Zimbabwe with a special emphasis on the effects on rural communities.And I have realized that is difficult to sell a climate change story to a…

Published: 14 Aug 2013 at 07:57hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani

'Back to the blankets for Zimbabweans'?

When I was still at college over a decade ago, I read a very interesting and touching story titled, 'Back to the Blankets'.I don't remember the author but the story was about an American Indian girl who was taken under the wings a white mi…

Published: 05 Aug 2013 at 05:39hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani

If (when) Mugabe loses the election to Tsvangirai

By 7 PM on July 31 2013 the people of Zimbabwe would have decided who must rule this rich nation for the next five years.And as I am writing some of my political friends have already stocked their refrigerators with beer to celebrate a New…

Published: 30 Jul 2013 at 06:07hrs | 1 | by Andrew Mambondiyani

Mugabe's rallies- what a tired campaign!

For the past weeks I have been religiously following the campaign trails by different political parties in Zimbabwe as the July 31 watershed harmonised election campaigns enter the homestretch. I should admit that I have been amazed m…

Published: 26 Jul 2013 at 05:55hrs | 2 | by Andrew Mambondiyani

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'Mnangagwa won't serve beyond 2028': ZANU-PF insider, opposition confirm

Harare woman arrested for stabbing husband over loan shark dispute

Gweru man killed in hit-and-run near church, driver surrenders to police

Zimbabwe's teacher training colleges face sharp decline in male enrolment

Zimbabwe rubbishes remarks by US lawmaker

US lawmaker warns Mnangagwa

George's political Sudoku failed to align

Mohadi awarded Honorary Doctorate

ZRP addresses public concerns over roadblocks

Kasukuwere rubbishes Mnangagwa's 2030 bid

'A junior soldier, not Chiwenga, could remove Mnangagwa' analyst warns of a 'neat, sadly bloody' plot

Jonathan Moyo's legal gymnastics cannot stretch Mnangagwa's term beyond 2028

Bulawayo Councillors Decry Lawlessness Among Public Transport Operators

Filabusi commissions fire tender as new firefighters join local ranks

Selecting reliable live football metrics for accurate predictions

Mliswa dares Charamba to a fight

Man in court for stealing iPhone 11, US$70

Businesspeople lose over US$25,000 to con women

Lithium producer Prospect to build 70MW solar plant

Madzibaba WeShanduko charged over Geza protests

Horror crash driver to stand trial

Chinese company directors face US$420K fraud charge

Chimombe, Mpofu's properties to be forfeited

Zimbabwe govt to cut more fees, licences

Thunderstorms predicted in Zimbabwe

Widow jailed 27 years for premeditated murder

Zimbabwe fires coach Michael Nees

Term limits for municipal executives a masterstroke?

Zanu-PF expels 5 members

Use of Zimbabwe Gold surges