Zimbabwe mine turns dumpsite into solar station

A gold mine in Zimbabwe has turned its former dumpsite into a solar station, generating all the energy it needs for operations at the mine and releasing excess energy into the national grid. Located in Zimbabwe’s southwestern Bubi district, some 500 kilometers from the capital, the project has drawn praise from environmentalists. Columbus Mavhunga has … Read more

Zimbabwe appeals for $2 billion to avert food insecurity

Harare, Zimbabwe —  Zimbabwe appealed to the United Nations, aid agencies and individuals on Wednesday for $2 billion to avert food insecurity caused by an El Nino-induced drought. At the State House in Harare, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a nationwide state of disaster. He told reporters that Zimbabwe is expecting a harvest of 868,000 metric … Read more

Zimbabwe Launches New Polio Vaccination Campaign Amid Outbreak

Zimbabwe has launched an emergency polio vaccination campaign to contain a new outbreak, even as it fights a cholera outbreak that has claimed close to 500 lives. Columbus Mavhunga reports from Harare. Camera: Blessing Chigwenhembe. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an automatic aggregator of the all world’s media. In each content, … Read more

UK Care Firm Gloriavd Accused of Exploitative Visa Charges for Workers from Africa

Zimbabwean care workers were instructed to remit the amounts to Gloriavd Health Care Ltd as a condition for facilitating social care positions in and around Leeds and Bath. They alleged receiving significantly fewer paid work hours than initially promised, residing in overcrowded accommodations, and being subjected to the prospect of their behaviour being reported to … Read more

Zimbabwe Hopeful UN Cholera Vaccines Will Contain Outbreak

Harare, Zimbabwe —  Zimbabwean health authorities — battling a cholera outbreak that has infected about 20,000 people and killed more than 370 — say they hope donated vaccines will ease the spread of waterborne disease now affecting 60 of the country’s 64 districts. Zimbabwean Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora told reporters in Harare on Wednesday that … Read more

UN Concerned by Spread of Cholera to 10 African Countries

Harare, Zimbabwe —  The U.N.’s Children’s Fund expressed alarm this week about a cholera outbreak in Africa that has spread to at least 10 countries, with the situation in Zambia and Zimbabwe “very serious.” Dr. Paul Ngwakum, the regional health adviser for UNICEF in East and Southern Africa, said about 200,000 cases have been reported … Read more

India International Science Festival 2023 Starts On Wednesday, Here’s A Snapshot of Events

Home Education India International Science Festival 2023 Starts On Wednesday, Here’s A Snapshot of Events The aim of this science festival is to celebrate the achievements of India in the frontier areas of science and technology. The central theme of IISF 2023 is “Science and Technology Public Outreach in Amrit Kaal”. IISF 2023: The India … Read more

Elephants dying in mysterious ways in Zimbabwe

At least six elephants have been shockingly found dead in neighbouring Zimbabwe, authorities have confirmed. ZIMBABWEAN AUTHORITIES CONFIRM DEATHS OF ELEPHANTS According to ZBC News, the carcass of the six elephants was found in the Gwayi-Shangani area next to Hwange National Park. Zimparks spokesperson Mr Tinashe Farawo confirmed to the state media, saying the elephants … Read more

Keen to explore 2 of Zimbabwe’s World Heritage Sites? See here

Would you like to visit Motopos National Park and the Khami Ruins in Zimbabwe? South Africans can experience these two UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a trip to Bulawayo. Entry to Zimbabwe is not hindered by red tape for South Africans. SA passport holders do not require visas for tourist stays. ALSO READ: Brilliant visa-free … Read more

Five Countries in East and Southern Africa Have Anthrax Outbreaks, WHO Says

CAPE TOWN, South Africa —  Five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year, the World Health Organization said Monday. A total of 1,166 suspected cases had been reported in Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. … Read more