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Calls to increase funding for sexual and reproductive health in Africa

McMullen said the climate space is dominated by issues on the intersection of climate change and health like how rising temperatures and floods are causing diseases.

By Farai Shawn Matiashe 3h ago

Calls to increase funding for sexual and reproductive health in Africa

Africa bemoans slow progress on adaptation funding

Figures from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change show that $133.6 million has been announced so far toward the adaptation fund.

By Farai Shawn Matiashe 4h ago

Africa bemoans slow progress on adaptation funding

Activists turn to art to raise climate change awareness

While negotiators are held up in meetings at the United Nations climate summit, activists are entertaining crowds, educating them simultaneously.

By Farai Shawn Matiashe Dec. 8, 2023

Activists turn to art to raise climate change awareness

Letters to the editor: Open letter to President Mnangagwa

December 3 is a day set aside by the United Nations to reflect on challenges and successes in the area of disability.

By Amh Voices Dec. 7, 2023

Letters to the editor: Open letter to President Mnangagwa

‘20 000 Zimbos succumbed to Aids-related diseases last year’

World Aids Day commemorations were held under the theme Let Communities Lead and the guest of honour was First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa.

By Nunurai Jena Dec. 2, 2023

‘20 000 Zimbos succumbed to Aids-related diseases last year’

Internet blackouts in Gaza a new weapon in the Israel-Hamas war

On October 27, Israel reportedly imposed a full internet shutdown in the area, cutting off the last remaining connectivity for about 34 hours as its troops moved into the Gaza Strip.

By Jacob Mutisi Dec. 1, 2023

Internet blackouts in Gaza a new weapon in the Israel-Hamas war

Africa’s no-holds-barred stand at upcoming COP28

Africa solutions for energy transition

By Cynthia Tapera Dec. 1, 2023

Africa’s no-holds-barred stand at upcoming COP28

Govt caught napping as El Niño impact starts showing

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently confirmed a strong El Niño, potentially leading to drought conditions in Zimbabwe.

By Melody Chikono and Vincent Mungofa Dec. 1, 2023

Govt caught napping as El Niño impact starts showing

Put an end to GBV

Globally, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and UN Women have reported that over five women or girls are killed every hour by a family member.

By Newsday Nov. 27, 2023