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Zimbabwe Banking on Tobacco to Boost Ailing Economy April 15, 2021 width No media source currently available 0:00 0:02:27 0:00 Tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe, Africas largest tobacco producer, are pinning their economic hopes on the addictive plant. Despite anti-smoking campaigns ahead of the World Health Organizations No Tobacco Day (on May 31), farmers say the crop is one of their biggest earners. Share

Tobacco farmers in Zimbabwe, Africa's largest tobacco producer, are pinning their economic hopes on the addictive plant. Despite anti-smoking campaigns ahead of the World Health Organization's No Tobacco Day (on May 31), farmers say the crop is one of their biggest earners.

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The Mekong is one of the world’s great rivers - a 5,000-kilometer waterway threading from China through Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. However, dams have subverted the ecosystem and forever changed the lives of those who depend on the river for food and work.

From Waitress to Pilot, A Zimbabwe Womans Journey to Her Dream Job 3 hours ago width No media source currently available 0:00 0:05:21 0:00 Despite odds against her - no money, poor maths skills and only a dream to one day become a pilot, 35-year-old Precious Sibalo of Zimbabwe persevered until she got the highest certification - Airline Transport Pilots (ATP) license. The Bulawayo native spoke with Gibbs Dube of VOAs Zimbabwe Service. Share

Scientists studying sea turtles say the ancient animals’ numbers are dropping. They blame mostly human activity, but say they hope a new action plan could help the species mount a comeback. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has more.

Tonight on LiveTalk we talk about the Coronavirus pandemic. We also have an interview with Zimbabwean-born pilot, Precious Sibalo, who did modeling and worked in restaurants and as air hostess before flying planes.

Join MDC online April 21 to learn about mushroom hunting JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Warming spring weather brings nature to life with trees, shrubs, and bulbs sending out their spring flowers. It also prompts the popping up of another spring favorite for many Missourians – MORELS! The elusive and edible morel mushroom shows itself during April and into May and is a flavorful favorite for many mushroom lovers. Morels aren’t the only wild edible mushrooms in Missouri though. Chanterelles can be ...

A new study published in the Lancet medical journal finds that stillbirths, maternal deaths and ectopic pregnancies rose during the coronavirus pandemic, possibly because women had reduced access to medical services.

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