JOHANNESBURG – THE death of prominent Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo in a helicopter crash has reignited debate over the state of the country’s public healthcare and emergency response systems. Chivayo, his
CAPE TOWN – SOUTHERN Africa is facing the prospect of prolonged dry conditions as a powerfu El Niño weather pattern increases the risk of drought across parts of the region. South
JOHANNESBURG – CITIZENS Watch Zimbabwe (CWZ) President Patience Chard has urged Zimbabweans to refrain from celebrating the death of others, saying life and death are ultimately in God’s hands. Speaking to
from MARCUS MUSHONGA in Harare HARARE – THE death of Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy “Lulu” Muteke, in a helicopter crash near Marondera has stunned the country,
by MKHOKHELI NCUBE UMZINGWANE – ESIGODINI is emerging as a promising tourism destination in Matabeleland South, offering travellers an appealing combination of scenic landscapes, cultural heritage, waterfalls, dams, distinctive rock
JOHANNESBURG – FOR generations, people around the world have looked at maps that make Africa appear far smaller than it actually is. Now, a United Nations resolution has reignited debate over
JOHANNESBURG – SOMETHING significant is happening in Africa’s economic story. Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s decision to offer shares in his 700,000-barrel-per-day Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals to the public is more
from NJABULO BUTHELEZI in Durban DURBAN – IT is still early days in the Betway Premiership, as well as in the tenure of Pitso Mosimane as head coach of the national
by JEFFREY MANTAMBABINGA BINGA – WOMEN in Binga’s Lubimbi Ward 20 are demanding water, schools, healthcare and economic opportunities before their communities are relocated to make way for the Gwayi-Shangani
by BEKEZELA NDEBELE NKAYI – ZIMBABWE’S drive to use locally manufactured steel in major infrastructure projects is gaining momentum, with Dinson Iron and Steel Company (DISCO)’s Manhize plant supplying more than
