South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts

A trial of an earlier, separate vaccine candidate, which was about to be tested on humans in South Africa as well as Kenya and Uganda, is also on ice.
By Reuters 10h ago

Ex-cop sings against child abuse

The core message of Don't Touch is that children have the right to refuse unwanted touch and that their bodies belong to them.
By Tendai Sauta 15h ago

DRC instability: One realistic solution

The past 20 years have shown that security cooperation is more successful when limited to just a few countries.
By Paul-simon Handy Feb. 14, 2025

AfDB basks in its efforts on Zim debt resolution

Since its inception, Adesina and President Emmerson Mnangagwa have participated in six high-level structured dialogues to drive forward the debt resolution process.
By Business Reporter Feb. 14, 2025

Govt seeks US$5,31m AfDB grant for beef, leather value chain

The project will emphasise capacity building, providing potable water, enhancing livestock productivity, value-addition and private sector development.
By Farming Reporter Feb. 13, 2025

Education director calls for collaboration for quality learning

The call was made at a recent School Services Fund meeting in Harare, where seven districts from Mashonaland West gathered to prepare for the year.
By Obert Siamilandu Feb. 12, 2025

Economists push for trade fix in southern Africa

The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) launched the ‘Time Release Study along the North-South Corridor’ last week to assist member States in addressing these bottlenecks.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga Feb. 11, 2025

HDC bemoans RBZ 5% decrease in export retention

HDC’s concerns come as they are targeting exports of US$1,32 billion for the year from increasing the area under horticulture from 36 600 hectares (ha) to 55 300ha.
By Business Reporter Feb. 7, 2025

Trump administration to keep 294 USAID staff out of more than 10,000 globally, sources say 12 staff would remain in Africa bureau, 8 in Asia bureau

Sources familiar with events at the agency on Thursday said some workers had begun receiving termination notices.
By Reuters Feb. 7, 2025