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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 | 11 | 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 | 9 | 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 | 4510 | 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 | | 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 | 4 | 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 | 7 | 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 | 3643 | 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 | 8 | 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 | 15 | 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 | 8 | 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 | 3269 | 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 | 2886 | 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 | 15 | 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 | 14 | by Andrew Mambondiyani

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IMF seeks clarity on Zimbabwe's plan to ditch US dollar

Zicosu students seek dialogue with Mnangagwa

South Africa plans toll fees at Beitbridge Border

4 Beitbridge customs agents arrested over Zimra fraud

Jeys Marabini to thrill Bulawayo fans with 'Umjolo' live performance

MSU students arrested for opposing Mnangagwa term extension

Robert Mugabe Jnr granted US$300 bail

Trio aces new charges in Bulawayo break-ins

3 missing Kuwadzana children found dead in car boot

Mliswa accused of launching a sponsored hatchet job

US govt shutdown affects Zimbabweans

IMF says Zimbabwe economy to grow at 6%

Minister faces court over labour reform delay

Zimbabwe banker's diploma gains UK accreditation

Zimbabwe hires 3 forensic pathologists from Cuba

Zimbabwe's mixed weather explained

RBZ, Ministry collide over platinum miners' payments

Zanu-PF Conference to be dominated by factionalism

2 NetOne executives on the run

Councillors outraged by directive to allocate stands to MPs

4 killed in Harare - Shamva road accident

SA-based medical expert Dr Raksha Balbadhur to grace Bulawayo spiritual event

JR Goddard conferred with Honorary PhD in Civil and Water Engineering

Zimbabwe comes second at Enactus World Cup

Mliswa dismisses reports that he fled Zimbabwe for SA

Busisa Moyo conferred with Honorary Doctorate

Sekuru Nyangatayani Invites Sangomas and Africans to Glendale Bira Ceremony

Zimbabwe at the edge of political collapse

Mutodi claims Guvamatanga getting kickbacks

Zimbabwean-born Queen Nandi evicted from Scottish woodland

Mliswa leak claims Tagwirei captured Zimbabwe's military

ZPCS launches digital inmate data system

Zimbabwe's shadowy donors: When State Capture becomes the norm

Court lifts asset freeze on businessman

Mutodi demands Guvamatanga be summoned

Zimbabwe left with only one qualified forensic pathologist

How Zimbabwe won bid to host IATF headquarters

Beitbridge starts cleaning blocked stormwater drains

First female commander for 5.2 Infantry Battalion

Chirumanzu chieftainship hearing date set

Wrestling game ends in fatal stabbing

Transport Ministry hit by high staff turnover

Govt scraps 1-sitting requirement for nurse training enrolment

Bafana Bafana coach unfazed by Zimbabwe threat

Zifa recycles Sharrif Mussa as Warriors' GM

Tourism ministry promotes religious tourism ahead of Benny Hinn crusade

Zanu-PF elders accused of using youth leader to push motion against Chiwenga

Matemadanda set for return as ZANU-PF political commissar amid factional tensions

Outrage over fake health worker scandals at Mpilo Hospital

Military warned against capture by selfish elites

EXCLUSIVE: Team General Chiwenga ready to Strike

Mliswa flees to South Africa?

Matemadanda set for return as ZANU-PF political commissar amid factional tensions

Zimbabwe at the edge of political collapse

Police release list of cars caught skipping red robots

Mliswa leak claims Tagwirei captured Zimbabwe's military

Zanu-PF elders accused of using youth leader to push motion against Chiwenga

'Chiwenga is being misled by wife'

Military warned against capture by selfish elites

3 missing Kuwadzana children found dead in car boot

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