China has launched three astronauts into orbit to begin occupation of the country’s new space station. The three men – Nie Haisheng, Liu Boming and Tang Hongbo – are to…
Category: Science and Tech
Youths challenged to embrace ICTs
By ZBC Reporter Government has urged young people to exploit information communication technologies in advancing education and improving social well-being. The call comes as Bindura youths got a shot in…
The ‘toxic ship’ that caused an environmental disaster
Earlier last month, a cargo ship carrying chemicals caught fire off the coast of Sri Lanka – leaving in its wake an environmental disaster that the island will likely have…
‘Ring of fire’ eclipse to sweep across Earth
It’s celestial showtime on Thursday as much of the Northern Hemisphere gets to witness a solar eclipse. This particular event is what’s termed an annular eclipse. It will see the…
Lamborghini maps a cautious course toward electrification
Supercar brand Lamborghini plans to invest $1.5 billion to produce an entirely gas-electric hybrid lineup by 2024, but its first fully electric model will not appear until the second half…
Covid-19 pandemic exposes need for accelerated ICTs rollout – Minister
The Minister of Information, Communication, Technology And Courier Services, Honourable Jenfan Muswere, says the Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the important role of ICTS in all aspects of…
UK plans to fine social media firms if they fail to curb abuse
BRITAIN has a planned new law which will see social media companies fined up to 10 percent of turnover or 18 million British pounds ($25m) if they failed to stamp…
Electric cars: What will happen to all the dead batteries?
BBC – “The rate at which we’re growing the industry is absolutely scary,” says Paul Anderson from Birmingham University. He’s talking about the market for electric cars in Europe. By…
Laboratory soil testing: game-changing agricultural entrepreneurship
By ZBC Reporter Laboratory soil testing has been identified as a key starting point for farmers if they are to increase output and contribute towards the national vision of an…