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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 09:14hrs | | 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 06:59hrs | | 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 07:10hrs | | 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 06:50hrs | | 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 07:22hrs | | 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 | | 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 12:29hrs | | 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 05:11hrs | | 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 06:32hrs | | 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 06:57hrs | | 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 04:39hrs | | 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 05:07hrs | | 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 04:55hrs | | by Andrew Mambondiyani

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Geza defends Chiwenga's military attire at ZDF handover ceremony

Victory for the Khumalo family: High Court restores removes Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief

Zimbabwe's call for body donations is ultimately a call to disrespect our deceased loved ones

Govt, SEEDCO struggle to protect farmers against counterfeit seeds

Education minister assures no exam leakages since 2023

Matobo RDC Seeks US$585K Loan for Lodge Construction, Tractor Loader and Vehicles

Zanu-PF mobilises grassroots for Mnangagwa term extension

Muza bullet header rocks Bosso

Filabusi makorokoza jailed for attempted murder

99% of Zesa customers on pre-paid meters

Maskiri arrested over goat sale scam

8 000 Bulawayo homeowners get offer letters

Uptake of dual citizenship by Malawians in Zimbabwe increases

War veterans to benefit from duty-free vehicle imports

Mnangagwa joins world leaders at key indaba

Chiwenga challenges unfair mineral extraction at G20

Technology fuels GBV, Zimbabwe minister says

Zimbabwean man sentenced to seven years for crude oil theft

Drug dealer in hot soup

Zimbabwe lifts cement import restrictions after Dangote visit

Zimbabwe Supreme Court Judge dies

Prophet Magaya's Yadah relegated

Court delays derail multi-billion cyber city project

Chivayo marks 45th birthday with US$5.3 million giveaway

Zimbabwe's mineral exports to hit US$6,5 billion mark

CMED introduces 18 electric buses in Zimbabwe

Chiefs demand hefty pay-outs for Gukurahundi

Gwanda residential project remains in limbo

Suspect in US$4m Ecobank Bulawayo heist extradited

Reprieve for defaulting Victoria Falls residents

Victory for the Khumalo family: High Court restores removes Zanele Khumalo as Regent Chief

Lupane State University students win innovation prize

Geza defends Chiwenga's military attire at ZDF handover ceremony

The harder the Zimbabwe regime pushes citizens into believing economy improving the more unbelievable they sound!

Zimbabwe's call for body donations is ultimately a call to disrespect our deceased loved ones

Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day

Zimbabwe is at peace, says Mnangagwa

Zimbabwean woman dies at South African hospital; neglected due to her nationality

8 000 Bulawayo homeowners get offer letters

Zimbabwe tightens border security to curb trafficking

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