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Zimbabwe National Army gifts eyesight to grannies
GOGO Ellen Nyoni (78) from Chakamanga Village in Shurugwi in the Midlands Province was all smiles and could not contain her excitement after her sight was restored. Sitting with fellow cataract patien...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 05:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army conducts drills in Midlands
The Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) is conducting a routine training exercise in the Midlands Province aimed at imparting knowledge to its members on contemporary warfare.Parts of the province wi...Published: 13 Nov 2023 at 05:46hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter
PHOTOS: Eye surgeries...army doctors step in
In a groundbreaking display of compassion and commitment to the well-being of its citizens, the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) has embarked on a noble mission, offering free eye cataract surgeries in th...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 12:34hrs | 20 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Oppah Muchinguri backs well trained Zimbabwe Defence Forces
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF), backed by good training, remain a critical component in the attainment of national aspirations through the National Development Strategy 1, Defence and War Veterans ...Published: 05 Jun 2023 at 06:41hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZDF's free medical services charm villagers
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) will continue to work with ordinary people for the attainment of national goals and interests, Defence and War Veterans Affairs Minister, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri, ha...Published: 24 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe army concludes major exercise
The Zimbabwe Defence Forces yesterday concluded its major field training exercise in northern Mashonaland Central showing it was committed to ensure peace, stability and security in the country....Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe military conducts free eye operations
THE Zimbabwe National Army, as part of its community assistance and in fulfilment of its secondary role of aid to civil communities, will this weekend conduct two days of free eye operations in Mutoko...Published: 27 Aug 2022 at 06:00hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Soft drinks strike Zimbabwean musician with blindness
HARARE - FAMED for fronting some of the most popular music genres in the country, Bob Nyabinde has claimed that his decades old addiction to soft drinks rendered him blind.The popular Zimbabwe...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 17:07hrs | 10 | by Ropafadzo Mapimhidze
Karigajongwe: Mugabe dies
FORMER President Robert Mugabe has died. He was 95. State radio reported early Friday that Mugabe had passed away but little detail was yet readily available.Mugabe has been in Singapore where...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:17hrs | 1 | by newzimbabwe
UBH to offer free eye surgeries
UNITED Bulawayo Hospital, through its Richard Morris Eye Hospital in Bulawayo is expected to offer free eye surgeries to at least 500 patients next month as part of helping the underprivileged members...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 08:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa's foundation donates hospital equipment
The Angel of Hope Foundation has donated an assortment of hospital equipment and accessories to the Ministry of Health and Child Care.The handover ceremony was held at Parirenyatwa Group of Ho...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 20:44hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Siblings fight rare skin disease
A Binga family is struggling to come to terms with the mysterious skin disease that has affected two siblings and is in dire need of assistance from well-wishers in ensuring that the children get spec...Published: 29 May 2018 at 21:32hrs | | by Staff Reporter
EXCLUSIVE: Mugabe to step down before 2018 elections
President Robert Mugabe, is reportedly planning to announce his shock departure from power before the watershed 2018 presidential and parliamentary elections, as the ruling Zanu PF strongman is now be...Published: 27 Oct 2017 at 06:22hrs | 2 | by Itai Mushekwe, Nancy Mabaya, Mary-Kate Kahari and Malvin Motsi
Free cataract ops to benefit over 200 people
MORE than 200 people are this week expected to benefit from free cataract operations and other eye treatments in Nyanga, courtesy of the Council for the Blind and Nyanga Is Supa Foundation.Ove...Published: 22 Sep 2017 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe in mysterious Iran stay
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe will stay in the Middle East for at least four days after his official trip for the inauguration of re-elected Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani, in what insiders claimed points to...Published: 05 Aug 2017 at 09:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Help Mugabe write a book'
Former Zimbabwean Deputy Prime Minister Arthur Mutambara has challenged ruling Zanu-PF party factions to help President Robert Mugabe write an autobiography instead of contest in elections if they tru...Published: 17 Jun 2017 at 23:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa to be Zimbabwe President until 21 August 2018
COLOGNE - Vice President, Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, is set to be in office as the second republic President of Zimbabwe, officially until 21 August 2018, should he takeover from President Robert Mu...Published: 19 May 2017 at 07:27hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe
Mugabe ill-health scales crisis point
DESPITE frantic attempts by President Robert Mugabe's publicists to convince the public the president is still fit to govern, latest information gathered from his family and inner circle shows that be...Published: 12 May 2017 at 14:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe (92) fit to rule - ConCourt
The Constitutional Court has today declared that the soon to be 93 year old President Robert Mugabe is fit to rule.Judge Luke Malaba made the ruling dismissing an application by activist...Published: 08 Feb 2017 at 09:06hrs | | by Alice Dube
D-Day for Mugabe in court
The Constitutional Court is today expected to rule on whether President Robert Mugabe who turns 93 in a few weeks is still fit to govern due to his advanced age.Activist Promise Mkwananz...Published: 08 Feb 2017 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Alice Dube
ConCourt could force Mugabe to stepdown in February
The Constitutional Court could force President Robert Mugabe to step down as early as next month. This follows its Friday announcement that it will make a determination in February&...Published: 14 Jan 2017 at 13:18hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Globetrotting Mugabe now in China
The Globetrotting addicted Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe who left Zimbabwe at the start of his annual leave to Singapore has reportedly since left that country to his China friends amid complaint...Published: 05 Jan 2017 at 10:24hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Mugabe drops out of 2018 Presidential Elections
COLOGNE - In a development opening the floodgates for candidates both in the ruling Zanu PF party and opposition to contest the watershed 2018 presidential and parliamentary elections, President Rober...Published: 18 Nov 2016 at 00:27hrs | | by Itai Mushekwe
Frail Tsvangirai rushed to South Africa, is he HIV+?
OPPOSITION MDC-T leader, Morgan Tsvangirai has been rushed to South Africa for treatment over a yet-to-be disclosed ailment.In a statement yesterday, the party's secretary-general, Douglas Mwo...Published: 20 May 2016 at 06:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Chinotimba appeals to Makandiwa
Buhera South Zanu-PF member of parliament Joseph Chinotimba yesterday made a passionate plea for assistance from the United Family International Church to complete the construction of a clinic in his ...Published: 18 Jan 2016 at 06:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Wheelchair on standby for Mugabe in Jakarta
Jakarta - President Robert Mugabe and the Chairman of North Korea's Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly Kim Yong-nam - two of the oldest State leaders attending the 60th Asian-African Conferenc...Published: 25 Apr 2015 at 15:37hrs | | by The Jakarta Post
Grace Mugabe health deteriorate?
President Robert Mugabe's decision to take his daughter on a trip to Japan without his wife has sparked fresh speculation about Grace Mugabe's health.The first lady's failure to make the T...Published: 19 Mar 2015 at 10:17hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Fresh speculation over Mugabe's health
Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe's decision to take his daughter on a trip to Japan without his wife has sparked fresh speculation about his health.The 91-year-old leader is in Japan for a Uni...Published: 18 Mar 2015 at 08:34hrs | 1 | by Kitsepile Nyathi I Daily Nation
'Retire Mr President Mugabe, it's good for you'
DOES anyone still remember a lunatic called Muhammad Saeed al-Sahhaf?Al-Sahhaf was the minister of Information for Iraq when America and her allies invaded the country to topple Saddam Hussein...Published: 08 Feb 2015 at 10:02hrs | 1 | by Walter Marwizi
Failing health plagues Robert Mugabe
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe, who turns 91 in a fortnight as he battles prostate cancer and eye problems, is widely seen as no longer fit to govern with close government officials and aides saying old age ...Published: 06 Feb 2015 at 12:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Mugabe to announce resignation?'
COLOGNE - Zimbabwe strongman, President Robert Mugabe, is not going to die in office nor opt for a life presidency, but will instead announce his exit from power before the 2018 Presidential and Parl...Published: 25 Aug 2014 at 10:12hrs | 1 | by Itai Mushekwe
'I am not sick,' says Biti
Former MDC-T secretary general Tendai Biti, who now leads a breakaway "Renewal Team" faction, has responded to swirling rumours over his health, flatly denying he is having health challenges.T...Published: 13 Jul 2014 at 15:45hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Raw okra - Cure for diabetes
My close friend, Toots, had problems with his blood sugar. He's diabetic. But one day he excitedly announced to us his recent find - okra could help normalise blood sugar levels dramatically. And he s...Published: 29 Jun 2014 at 09:21hrs | 1 | by Silence Muchemwa
Robert Mugabe ready to quit
A UK newspaper, The Sunday Times reports that "ailing" Zimbabwe strongman, and one of the world's oldest leaders, President Robert Mugabe is finally ready to step down, amid reports that he has indi...Published: 26 May 2014 at 21:01hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's exclusive Singapore hospital
GLENEAGLES Hospital in Singapore, where President Robert Mugabe is currently being treated officially for eye cataracts although speculation over cancer continue to swirl, is a world-class institution...Published: 23 May 2014 at 08:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
China makes final touches to Mnangagwa presidency
COLOGNE- China has become the first influential foreign power to openly back and reportedly sponsor, Justice minister, Emmerson Mnangagwa's candidacy to replace, President Robert Mugabe, as the next ...Published: 15 May 2014 at 09:07hrs | 4 | by Itai Gwatidzo Mushekwe
Mugabe leaves the country for medical operation in Asia
President Robert Mugabe left the country on Monday for a procedural eye cataract operation in Singapore. Mugabe was seen off at Harare International Airport by Deputy Chief Secretary to the P...Published: 18 Feb 2014 at 04:27hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe fails to clear eye cataract backlog
ZIMBABWE is failing to clear an eye cataract surgery backlog which stands at 60 000, due to a critical shortage of resources and medical personnel, a senior health official has said.Gwanda...Published: 03 Nov 2013 at 08:30hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF Politburo meets on special congress
ZANU-PF's de facto supreme decision-making body between congresses, the politburo, will meet next week to discuss whether to hold an extraordinary congress in December in place of the scheduled annual...Published: 27 Sep 2013 at 05:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Old and Ailing President for Hire
There has been speculation of late on the state of the Zimbabwean president's health and several news items floated in the independent media. It is undeniable that the president is old, and it won't b...Published: 13 Mar 2011 at 20:28hrs | | by Capulet B. Chakupeta
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