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Chinese doctors to provide free surgeries for 600 cataract patients in Zimbabwe
A total of 600 cataract patients in Zimbabwe will receive free surgeries from Chinese doctors under the China-aided "Bright Journey" program.A team of 12 doctors from China's Hunan Provincial ...Published: 20 Feb 2025 at 18:34hrs | 187 | by Staff reporter
ZANU-PF Chair warns against social media abuse
ZANU-PF chairman for Mashonaland East, Daniel Garwe, has cautioned party members and supporters against misusing social media to bring the revolutionary party into disrepute. Speaking during an interf...Published: 18 Feb 2025 at 03:33hrs | 379 | by Staff reporter
Beitbridge injured transferred to Harare
Harare-based emergency medical service provider, Discovery Ambulances, has transferred five of the 56 survivors of last week's tragic Beitbridge accident, which claimed 25 lives.The survivors ...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 09:03hrs | 261 | by Staff reporter
Jailed Buyanga in critical condition
Lawyers representing incarcerated businessman Frank Buyanga Sadiqi have raised concerns over the impact of his continued detention on his health. Reports from South Africa indicate that Buyanga has fa...Published: 17 Feb 2025 at 09:03hrs | 964 | by Staff reporter
Zanu-PF returns Zimbabwe to the stone age
That Zimbabwe's health sector is broken is a public secret, but the alarming decline under Zanu-PF's 45-year rule has reached new depths of crisis.A widely circulated photo showing a patient a...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 14:57hrs | 945 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe faces looming energy crisis
Zimbabwe risks plunging into an energy abyss that could severely undermine its economic prospects if it fails to address its ongoing power challenges, a parliamentary report has revealed.The d...Published: 16 Feb 2025 at 07:48hrs | 987 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe crisis cannot be solved by simply replacing Mnangagwa
Trevor Ncube, Chairman of Alpha Media Holdings (AMH), has called for transformative leadership in Zimbabwe, arguing that the country's entrenched political and economic crises cannot be solved by simp...Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 12:39hrs | 2258 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe Parliament resumes sitting
Parliament of Zimbabwe officially resumes sitting today after nearly two months of recess, with a significant legislative workload awaiting legislators. The two houses had adjourned in December last y...Published: 11 Feb 2025 at 06:39hrs | 241 | by Staff reporter
In memory of Sam Nujoma: A patriot who built Namibia while his fellow liberators turned into tyrants
It's another sad day for Africa! The death of Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma, at the age of 95 years, marks the passing of a man whose legacy transcends national borders. A r...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 23:02hrs | 335 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
I'm not prepared to continue suffering until 2030!
Zimbabwe, under President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has sank deeper into poverty.Granted, when President Emmerson Mnangagwa took power in November 2017 through a military coup, Zimbabwe was already ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:56hrs | 1154 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
NetOne expands healthcare access through innovative telemedicine initiative
In a significant step toward modernizing healthcare delivery in Zimbabwe, NetOne and Zim Smart Village have launched another OneHealth Telemedicine Virtual Hospital in Chirumhanzu, marking the latest ...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 22:43hrs | 169 | by Paul Ndou
Extending Mnangagwa's term through corruption and patronage
AS Zimbabweans grapple with economic hardships, skyrocketing inflation, and a deteriorating healthcare system, Zanu-PF is once again prioritising its grip on power over the welfare of the people....Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:40hrs | 659 | by Political Correspondent
Schools shortage hits Cowdray Park
Cowdray Park, one of Bulawayo's largest and fastest-growing suburbs, is grappling with a severe shortage of schools, clinics, and other essential amenities, as rapid population growth continues to out...Published: 10 Feb 2025 at 06:38hrs | 291 | by Staff reporter
TTI marshals terrorise patients
A Bulawayo clinical laboratory has urged Tendy Three Investment (TTI), the Bulawayo City Council's vehicle parking management company, to reconsider clamping vehicles belonging to patients visiting it...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 19:57hrs | 920 | by Staff reporter
'ED2030 Agenda unstoppable,' says Garwe
Minister of Local Government and Public Works Daniel Garwe has intensified his calls for unwavering support of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Vision 2030 agenda, urging civil servants across the count...Published: 09 Feb 2025 at 17:08hrs | 763 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's New Start Centre suspends ART, PrEP refills
The Population Solutions for Health (PSH) New Start Centre in Harare's Central Business District (CBD) has temporarily suspended its services for patients on Antiretroviral Treatment (ART) and those s...Published: 07 Feb 2025 at 06:44hrs | 912 | by Staff reporter
2 Zimbabwean candidates remain in the race for AU Commissioner positions
Zimbabwe has two prominent candidates still in the running for key positions within the African Union Commission (AUC).Dr. Agness is vying for the position of Commissioner for Health, a critic...Published: 06 Feb 2025 at 09:49hrs | 753 | by Staff reporter
Rampant cable theft threatens lives at Mpilo Central hospital
Rampant theft and vandalism of electricity cables supplying power to Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo have raised serious concerns, putting patients' lives at risk and placing immense strain on the ...Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:49hrs | 53 | by Staff reporter
Well Done, Commissioner General Steven Mutamba for bringing Sanity on our roads
The roads of Zimbabwe have witnessed significant transformations thanks to the commendable efforts of Commissioner General Steven Mutamba and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP). The move towards digit...Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 22:45hrs | 1515 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Zimbabwean nurse in Nottinghamshire struck off after rape conviction
A Nottinghamshire nurse has been permanently struck off the medical register after being convicted of raping a junior colleague and persuading a co-worker to provide a false alibi. Edmore Manjengwa, 5...Published: 01 Feb 2025 at 08:56hrs | 1532 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records 12 deaths from diarrhoea
Zimbabwe has witnessed a surge in cases of common diarrhoea, with 12,483 reported incidents, including 12 deaths, in the week ending January 12, 2025. Of these, 2,867 cases involved children under the...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:04hrs | 614 | by Staff reporter
Potraz warns of severe disruptions to Telecom Services amid power shortages
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has issued a stark warning about severe disruptions to the telecommunications sector in Zimbabwe, with worsening power short...Published: 30 Jan 2025 at 07:00hrs | 202 | by Staff reporter
What the hack is an 'upper middle-income society', Mr. Mnangagwa?
Let's be careful of trickery. When President Emmerson Mnangagwa began his first five-year term in 2018, he introduced an economic program called "Vision 2030." This vision promised Zim...Published: 27 Jan 2025 at 18:02hrs | 720 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Trump order to 'cost' Zimbabwe US$300m aid
US President Donald Trump's decision to halt foreign development assistance for 90 days pending a policy review may have significant consequences for several humanitarian programs in Zimbabwe, which r...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 08:05hrs | 864 | by Staff reporter
DOP leader slams Zimbabwe opposition
Harry Peter Wilson, the founder and leader of the Democratic Official Party (DOP), has delivered a scathing critique of Zimbabwe's opposition parties, accusing them of failing to challenge the ruling ...Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:57hrs | 201 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe fears US withdrawal from WHO will hit HIV/AIDS programmes
Zimbabwe's finance minister expressed concern on Wednesday that a US withdrawal from the World Health Organization will lead to aid cuts to countries such as his that are most affected by HIV/AIDS....Published: 24 Jan 2025 at 07:25hrs | 108 | by Staff reporter
Flaws in the US electoral system
The United States of America has long been touted as a citadel of democracy where every citizen's voice is valued. Yet, despite the ideal of equal participation, one glaring flaw within the U.S. elect...Published: 23 Jan 2025 at 13:25hrs | 366 | by Takudzwa Chada
Would Mnangagwa have entertained calls for him to step down?
The Zimbabwe government never ceases to amaze. In a press statement yesterday, Presidential Spokesperson George Charamba once again attempted to create the impression that President Emmerson M...Published: 23 Jan 2025 at 11:03hrs | 840 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
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 pat...Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:43hrs | 128 | by Staff reporter
'Migration to South Africa is nothing new,' says Zimbabwean ambassador
Zimbabwe's Ambassador to South Africa, David Hamadziripi, has described the migration of Zimbabweans to South Africa as part of a broader, global phenomenon.He emphasised that migration is nei...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:25hrs | 211 | by Staff reporter
Viral video of Zimbabwean patient and SA nurses' clash sparks outrage
A ZIMBABWE patient's encounter with South African nurses has sparked widespread debate and outrage after a video went viral on social media.The footage, allegedly recorded at a medical facilit...Published: 20 Jan 2025 at 10:23hrs | 551 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's high economic growth rate actually shows a struggling economy
The government of Zimbabwe has consistently paraded the positive economic growth rate experienced over the past few years as a sign of a robust and thriving economy. To bolster its narrative, ...Published: 19 Jan 2025 at 12:23hrs | 435 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Precab farm engagement and my thoughts on the proposed extension of the term of office for President Emmerson Mnangagwa
Last weekend, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's family hosted Zanu PF officials and other political figures at its Precab Farm in Kwekwe where, mainly, the business of the day was the touring of the farm...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 13:12hrs | 805 | by Innocent Ndibali
Shocking baby swap scandal rocks Bulawayo hospital, DNA confirms
A shocking case of baby-swapping has emerged from the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH), where a new mother from Cowdray Park discovered through DNA testing that she had been discharged with a baby girl...Published: 18 Jan 2025 at 06:24hrs | 2016 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe doctors turn screws on govt
Human rights doctors have intensified their call for transparency from the Zimbabwean government regarding the use of revenue generated from the sugar tax. The Zimbabwe Association of Doctors for Huma...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 07:08hrs | 580 | by Staff reporter
15 dead as heavy rains ravage Zimbabwe
At least 15 people have died, and 785 households have been affected across Zimbabwe as relentless rains continue to wreak havoc in many parts of the country. The devastation, recorded since September ...Published: 16 Jan 2025 at 06:57hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter
Don't be silly, Tshabangu: Malema would never support Ramaphosa going beyond his term limit!
While at President Emmerson Mnangagwa's Precabe Farm over the weekend, opposition CCC party self-appointed Secretary General Sengezo Tshabangu made a startling assertion.In a flimsy attempt to...Published: 14 Jan 2025 at 22:30hrs | 680 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Palestine condemns Israel's $544 million seizure, financial piracy
The Ambassador of the State of Palestine, Dr Tamer Almassri has this Monday condemns continued illegal seizure of over $544 million in Palestinian tax and customs revenues by Israel.In a state...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 13:34hrs | 404 | by Gideon Madzikatidze/Simbarashe Sithole
Chivayo proves that the love of money is the root of all evil
The pursuit of wealth and material possessions has long been a source of fascination, aspiration, and, indeed, controversy throughout human history. The Bible succinctly captures this paradoxi...Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 13:32hrs | 1498 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
If ZANU-PF regime cracked down on gold smugglers as they do small businesses, Zimbabwe would prosper
This morning, while in town, I had a fascinating encounter with a lady entrepreneur who owns a small clothing business. After recognizing me as the author of articles she regularly reads, she ...Published: 09 Jan 2025 at 08:33hrs | 478 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Harare world class city status dream vanishes
A decade ago, our publication ran a story titled "Vision 2025: Will Harare make it?"—a question that remains just as pertinent today with only a day left to achieve the ambitious goals set for the c...Published: 31 Dec 2024 at 13:38hrs | 252 | by Staff reporter
Rhodesians invested in Rhodesia, Zimbabweans are investing Abroad
Zimbabweans/Rhodesians are debating across social media platforms, focusing on the contrasting legacies of the Rhodesian and Zimbabwean governments and how they have emerged as a focal point of discus...Published: 30 Dec 2024 at 11:54hrs | 817 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
Bulawayo gets Russian helicopter ambulance
The Matabeleland region saw a major advancement in its emergency medical services yesterday with the arrival of the first of two dedicated air ambulances from Helidrive Zimbabwe. The state-of-the-art ...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:41hrs | 300 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe launches Hope for Lungs Project to combat lung cancer
Zimbabwe is taking a significant step towards addressing lung cancer with the launch of the Hope for Lungs Project, a comprehensive initiative aimed at improving early diagnosis and treatment access f...Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:37hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter
Traffic authorities call for zero carnage on roads
As Zimbabwe enters the festive season, authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution on the roads amid concerns over the high number of road accidents, with human error remaining the leading ca...Published: 25 Dec 2024 at 08:20hrs | 57 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe ruling elite should declare their sources of wealth
To say I was shocked would be an understatement when I came across a report detailing the extraordinary wealth of Zimbabwe's ruling elite. The report claimed that President Emmerson Mnangagwa ...Published: 24 Dec 2024 at 12:53hrs | 795 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
ZCTU declares 2024 'annus horribilis' for workers, govt showdown looms
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has sharply criticized the government for what it describes as an "annus horribilis" for workers, outlining a series of grievances that have left the labor...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:54hrs | 605 | by Staff reporter
Drug rehab on the cards for Bulawayo
The Government has announced plans to construct a specialized rehabilitation centre at Ingutsheni Central Hospital in Bulawayo to support individuals undergoing addiction therapy.The facility ...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:37hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter
Government to formally employ 22,000 village health workers
In a bid to bolster healthcare delivery across rural communities, the Ministry of Health and Child Care is set to formally employ and integrate 22,000 village health workers into the civil service. Th...Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland has critical shortage of rehab centres
A critical shortage of drug rehabilitation centers in Matebeleland South and Matabeleland North has left residents with limited options for addressing escalating drug and substance abuse, according to...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 15:56hrs | 315 | by Staff reporter
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