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Cervical cancer cases in Zimbabwe drop

Zimbabwe recorded a significant decline in cervical cancer cases in 2024, with 1,354 reported nationwide, down from more than 3,000 cases annually in past years. Harare bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 935 cases - 69% of the nation…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:46hrs | | by Staff reporter

Urban lifestyles linked to rising colon cancer risk in Zimbabwe

People living in urban areas with higher incomes and those suffering from diabetes are more susceptible to colon cancer than those who consume traditional diets, according to findings presented by prominent gastroenterologist Dr. Leolin Ka…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 15:09hrs | | by Staff reporter

Call for budget for cancer control in Zimbabwe

Health stakeholders have called on the Zimbabwean government to urgently develop a clear budget and implement a coordinated response to support the newly launched National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) 2025â€“2030, warning that without proper…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe moves to decentralise treatment of cancer

Stakeholders in Zimbabwe's health sector have commended the Government for taking significant steps to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment, with plans now in motion to decentralise services beyond Harare and Bulawayo. The initiative is …

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:33hrs | | by Staff reporter

'Where are the cancer machines?' asks Khupe

Opposition Member of Parliament Thokozani Khupe has demanded a full disclosure from Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube on how proceeds from the sugar tax are being utilised in the fight against cancer, amid growing concerns over a lack of trans…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:02hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo exposed as the beneficiary of cancer machine contract

Embattled businessman and ZANU PF-linked tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo has been exposed as the beneficiary of a staggering US$437 million government contract for the supply of cancer treatment equipment - a deal clinched without going thr…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 13:15hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo dismisses cancer equipment contract claims as fake

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has denied involvement in a reported US$400 million cancer treatment equipment supply deal with the government, dismissing recently leaked documents as "fake" and politically motivated misinformation.Chivayo's …

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 13:27hrs | | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's arrogance is an insult to millions of suffering Zimbabweans

There's a saying: "A soft answer turneth away wrath" - but what happens when arrogance and contempt are the response to a nation's cry for accountability?There is something profoundly disturbing about the attitude displayed by controversia…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 19:25hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chamisa berates Chivayo's cancer machines tender

Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has sharply criticised the government's decision to award a lucrative tender for cancer treatment machines to Wicknell Chivayo, a known ZANU PF member and businessman, in a deal widely seen as a vehi…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Nick Mangwana defends $439 million no-tender deal for cancer equipment

The Zimbabwean government has come under intense public scrutiny following confirmation that it awarded a US$439 million cancer treatment equipment contract to a South African company without going through a public tender process.Governmen…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 17:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Is the cancer killing us coming from our Harare water

Either you don't get water at all or you receive contaminated water and it is time for residents to take action. With alarming reports of toxins contaminating the city's water supply, the health and safety of millions hang in the balance. …

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 11:20hrs | 228 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Zimbabwe govt begins process to procure cancer treatment machines

The government has announced the commencement of a process to procure cancer treatment machines, addressing a critical gap in the country's healthcare system that has worsened the plight of cancer patients.Speaking to NewsDay over the week…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Sugar tax money to set up new cancer treatment centres

The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has approved expedited procedures to procure new cancer treatment machines, with the potential completion of the process before the end of 2024.This move is funded by proceeds from th…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:32hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter

Khupe engages Mthuli Ncube to boost cancer treatment in Zimbabwe

Former Deputy Prime Minister and cancer advocate, Dr. Thokozani Khupe, has revealed that she has successfully engaged the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube, on allocating funds towards improving cancer tr…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 18:45hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter

Can aspartame in soft drinks cause cancer?

Assessments of the health impacts of the non-sugar sweetener aspartame released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert …

Published: 10 Aug 2024 at 07:49hrs | 863 | by Erick Matotoba

Khupe reveals new cancer fight

Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thokozani Khupe has implored parliament to exercise its influence on government to channel more resources towards cancer treatment and awareness programmes as she went deeper on Thursday to reveal her own prot…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Can sex, affect prostate cancer risk?

AS we continue to fight COVID-19 in Zimbabwe, let us bear in mind that we also need to raise awareness of prostate cancer.It's that time of the year again when everyone is busy preparing for the famous breast cancer awareness month, where …

Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Michelle Madzudzo

Student prostitution: Cancer in colleges, schools

Government and parents invest heavily in education. Often times education receives the lion's share of government's annual budget. It is not surprising. Education manufactures the nation's human capital and is the cardinal driver of nation…

Published: 25 May 2018 at 06:51hrs | | by Professor Charles-PFukwa

Early symptoms of cancer

Over the last few years, the number of cancer cases has been increasing. There are various cancers which affect various organs and almost all types of cancer will have a significant impact on your life.The good news is that most cancers gr…

Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Dr Tendai Zuze

Auxillia Mnangagwa urged to lead in cancer fight

LEGISLATORS yesterday implored First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa to take the lead in the fight against cancer to ensure affordable treatment.The issue was raised in a motion moved in the National Assembly by Gokwe-Gumunyu MP Melania Mahiya and…

Published: 06 Dec 2017 at 05:36hrs | | by Staff reporter

Satan's ministers driving Morgan to deathbed

ZANU-PF never ceases to amaze. The suicidal tendencies are baffling, but let's leave this revolutionary party imbovhunura. There is a pressing issue that needs urgent ministration.I won't mince my words and won't beat about the bush becaus…

Published: 29 Oct 2017 at 07:16hrs | 1 | by Bishop

Let's all pray for Tsvangirai

EDITOR,It made sad reading when MDC deputy president Thokozani Khupe this week appealed to ordinary Zimbabweans to pray for her boss Morgan Tsvangirai who is currently sidelined by illness.It is even sad that his illness seems to getting m…

Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 14:20hrs | | by Supporter

Govt to tap into Aids levy to fight cancer scourge

GOVERNMENT will now use resources mobilised through the Aids levy to fight the cancer scourge that continues to ravage society.It is estimated that 7 000 Zimbabweans are diagnosed of cancer every year.Speaking at the World Health Organisat…

Published: 19 Oct 2017 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

What to do now that Tsvangirai is sick?

Opposition MDT-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai's urgent admission into a South African medical centre has thrown Zimbabwe's political landscape wide open.Tsvangirai has colon cancer, and has been undergoing chemotherapy in South Africa. His par…

Published: 24 Sep 2017 at 15:11hrs | 1 | by Barnabas Thondhlana

Old age, a cancer to African leaders

In the 21st century, whoever examines the leadership crises in Zimbabwe seems to have a few questions which still remain unanswered: Could there still be some incorruptible leaders out there which the country must reach out to? If yes, why…

Published: 12 Jul 2017 at 15:42hrs | | by Tendai Mazenge

Tsvangirai's final battle

To the spiritually inclined, no offence intended here, who always hunker for miracles even where common sense ought to prevail and will regress to their respective religions when faced with supposedly insurmountable challenges, Emmanuel Ma…

Published: 27 Jul 2016 at 12:11hrs | | by Sambulo Vuma

Tsvangirai health disclosure

One, in health and otherwiseI cannot be taught to hate my country for in so-doing, I invariably learn to accept to hate myself. No truer does the foregoing statement ring than right now when one of my countrymen is at the crossroads of his…

Published: 28 Jun 2016 at 13:36hrs | 1 | by Sambulo Vuma

Support: When a friend has cancer

After diagnosis:ListenThe most important thing you can do for a friend whoâˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â€šÃ‘Â¢s just been diagnosed with cancer is to listen to her concerns or fears. Let her talk. Encourage her to share her feelings, but never pressure her…

Published: 12 Apr 2011 at 04:26hrs | | by Sarah Kelsey

Search / Cancer

CSC set to exit corporate rescue

Mzembi's wife in nepotism storm

LIST: 301 Bulawayo cars wanted for crossing red robots

Technical fault takes Hwange Unit 8 off the grid

Zimbabwe climbs press freedom rankings

ConCourt nullifies UZ appeal in bursar labour dispute

IMF projects Zimbabwe as best-performing economy in 2025

Mnangagwa's 6% growth boast rings hollow

Zimbabwe begins repatriation of 36 nationals killed in SA bus crash

Police warn motorists over tampering with number plates

Study finds 21% of medical professionals admit to infidelity

2 haulage trucks fall into river

2 killed, 19 injured in Gweru–Zvishavane road crash

Jonathan Moyo faces backlash

Chiwenga has lost a battle not the war

Arsenal deny Atletico Madrid players hot water?

Zanu-PF sits on US$10m war chest

Zimbabwe, Zambia seek innovative solutions to harness Zambezi

Woman ordered to pay ex-husband US$600k divorce settlement

Chinese firm rushes to extract over 60,000 metric tonnes of lithium ahead of ban

Rushwaya warns of revolt over Chinese abuses in mining sector

Govt calls for innovative ways to harness Zambezi water

Security firm pressures school over debt

Teachers slam Zanu-PF ideology plan

US$10 million gold scandal rocks Kwekwe mine

Mining depleting health in Zimbabwe's rural communities

FBC wins US$1m arbitration dispute

Kavango uncovers lucrative gold deposit in Bulawayo

Ex-combatants remanded over Geza protest

7 prosecutors face trial on corruption charges

Mzembi's wife in nepotism storm

Jonathan Moyo faces backlash

Chiwenga has lost a battle not the war

Charamba fires back at Mliswa

LIST: 301 Bulawayo cars wanted for crossing red robots

CSC set to exit corporate rescue

7 prosecutors face trial on corruption charges

Arsenal deny Atletico Madrid players hot water?

Police warn motorists over tampering with number plates

Woman calls 'hubby' stalker

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