By Dr Josiline Chigwada 3 min read… Have you ever wondered why journals ask you to deposit your research data in data repositories and include a data availability statement when publishing manuscripts? Well, such practices were implemented to support the discovery and reuse of research data, helping to improve access to research data by researchers … Read more
Dr Linly Banda Ndebele 4 min read… Vitamin A deficiency (VAD) remains a public health problem in Africa, where it affects over 30 million children under the age of 5 years, as well as pregnant and lactating women. Deficiency of vitamin A has serious implications which include; impaired vision, night blindness, weakened immune system and poor … Read more
Dr Tongayi Mwedzi 4 min read… Zimbabwe, a nation graced with a mosaic of waterways, might at first glance seem blessed with abundant water resources. This seeming abundance though, masks a more-grave ongoing problem; “water pollution”. Zimbabwe continues to struggle with water quality problems that have a significant impact on both the environment and public … Read more
Dr Ben Chimukangara 5 min read… The burden of living with chronic infections/conditions is agonizing, and can be alleviated by improving quality of life. Our immune system is very good at stopping pathogens from making us feel sick. However, some pathogens find ways of getting past our immune defense and in some cases cause life-long … Read more
Ms Celia MJ Matyanga The “glass ceiling” is a metaphor for an invisible barrier to advancement, often used to explain women’s inability to advance past a certain point in their professions and occupations, regardless of their qualifications or attainments. Women are faced with many challenges in the workplace. It’s very difficult for women’s voices to … Read more
Dr Annabel Banda Most people in rural Zimbabwe turn to wild indigenous fruits for food and income, especially in times of drought, noted Dr Annabel Banda. However, man-made activities such as clearing of land for farming and housing, as well as veld fires, have had a great impact on the environment, resulting in a decrease … Read more
Prof Edmond Sanganyado Young scientists are crucial in solving global challenges such as food insecurity, environmental degradation, water scarcity, and human diseases. However, they are often left out of national research priorities and science policy discussions. A disconnected front-line of scientists is like a war room losing communication with front-line soldiers – dangerous and detrimental. … Read more
In the African savanna, there exists an astute and communal creature, the monkey, which demonstrates a remarkable strategy when it comes to foraging for food. As a troop of monkeys descends upon a farm to raid its crops, they always leave a young monkey perched high upon the tallest tree branch. The young monkey’s role … Read more
Young academies, like ZIMYAS, are crucial for pushing the frontiers of science and technology in developing countries. They offer a fertile ground for innovation and collaboration, connecting young scholars with policymakers and providing a platform for interdisciplinary exchange.
