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‘If you see a price tag on display, then we have it in stock’
By Walter Marwizi PRICE-TAGGING empty shelves has become the latest survival tactic by Zimbabwean companies battered by rolling power cuts. The unprecedent move comes as 18 hour electricity blackouts have literally turned day into night for many businesses and households, with most work or household chores being done well into the middle of the night…
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What you need to know about the Pan African Parliament
By Tatenda Chitagu THE Pan African Parliament (PAP) has been dubbed the big brother of all parliamentary institutions on the continent. The 275 member legislature sits in Midrand, South Africa where Zimbabwe is represented by a delegation led by Chiefs Council president, Senator Chief Fortune Charumbira (the PAP current president). The other members are Stars…
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Yes, baboons pulled out an electronic monitoring system at Great Zimbabwe
By Walter Marwizi It has been rumoured in conservation circles that rowdy baboons have pulled out an advanced electronic system that monitors the movement of walls at Great Zimbabwe monuments in Masvingo. And now this is causing headaches as engineers have to travel from Italy to fix the “baboon mess” at the World Heritage site,…
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Tracking a notorious weed that clogged a bridge in Masvingo
By Walter Marwizi MASVINGO- AN out-of-control aquatic weed fed by raw sewer dramatically clogged old Shakashe River bridge, blocking traffic for over two weeks. The unusual development highlighted the threat posed by the exotic pest plant which is choking life out of Shakashe River, threatening biodiversity. ln May last year, dead fish and other amphibians…
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What you need to know about the GZ Monuments
By Tatenda Chitagu The three-year project, dubbed the Great Zimbabwe Development Project (GZDP), is coordinated by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and implemented by UNESCO, who are the custodians of World Heritage Sites, and the National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe (NMMZ). Other national partners include the Ministry of Environment, Tourism and…
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Mutoriro/ Crystal Meth: the euphoria and the harm
Crystal meth is the common name for crystal methamphetamine, a strong and highly addictive drug that affects the central nervous system. There is no legal use for it. It comes in clear crystal chunks or shiny blue-white rocks. Also called “ice” or “glass,” it’s a popular party drug. Usually, users smoke crystal meth with a…
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