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Cancer a leading death cause in Zimbabwe
This year, Cimas Health Group dedicated its annual marathon events to raising awareness about men's health, with a particular focus on prostate cancer, one of Zimbabwe's leading causes of death among ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 13:50hrs | 338 | by Staff reporter
Breaking the Silence: Prostate cancer awareness and the fight every man must face
When conversations about cancer arise, common narratives often centre on breast, lung, or colon cancer. While these deserve their spotlight, prostate cancer lingers in the shadows, affecting millions ...Published: 19 Nov 2024 at 12:37hrs | 200 | by Anashe Mupamombe
2 friends commit suicide over wives' infidelity
The Bulawayo community is reeling from the heartbreaking suicides of two close friends, Khumbulani Dube and Nqobizitha Sibanda, whose untimely deaths have shone a light on the emotional struggles many...Published: 09 Nov 2024 at 17:09hrs | 758 | by Staff reporter
Cancer leading cause of death in Zimbabwe
Cervical and prostate cancers remain the leading causes of death among cancer patients in Zimbabwe, according to the delayed 2019 report from the Zimbabwe National Cancer Registry (ZNCR). The report h...Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:24hrs | 154 | by Staff reporter
Rutendo Matinyarare leads battle against GMO infiltration in Zimbabwe
Food security and public health in Zimbabwe are increasingly at risk due to the persistent issue of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Despite a national ban on GMOs, illegal importation of these ...Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 10:06hrs | 958 | by Staff reporter
Pioneering progress amid resource constraints in African radiology and oncology
Experts are concerned about resource limits and insufficient radiology skills and services in Africa, particularly for cancer detection and treatment. As the continent grapples with the rising burden ...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 07:41hrs | 143 | by Agencies
War veterans benefit from free medical outreach
In a move to enhance the health of veterans of the liberation struggle, the Government, in collaboration with the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS), has initiated a national medical outreach...Published: 11 Jul 2024 at 07:20hrs | 3 | by Staff reportyer
Zimbabwe turns to America to fix cancer machines
The government has signed a three-year contract with Varian Medical Systems, an American company, to repair and maintain cancer treatment machines in the country. This initiative aims to addre...Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Namibian President dies after undergoing experimental treatment in US
The 82-year-old leader passed away days after receiving novel cancer therapy in the USNamibian President Hage Geingob has died in a hospital in the capital Windhoek, where he was receiving tre...Published: 04 Feb 2024 at 05:18hrs | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's promises of mega deals are yet to materialise
GOOD day, President Emmerson Mnangagwa.Your Excellency, there could be no vainly venture than perversion. It cannot withstand scrutiny. It melts on the onset of cross-examination.As I ...Published: 29 Nov 2023 at 14:52hrs | 9 | by Cyprian Muketiwa Ndawana
Zimbabwe secure cancer treatment machines
The GOVERNMENT has purchased a set of new advanced radiotherapy machines used to treat cancer, which will soon be installed at two major public hospitals.Funding has also been secured to procu...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo gives Malinga a big send-off
A grand farewell was accorded to the late national hero, Joshua Teke Malinga, at the Bulawayo Amphitheatre. Speakers at the event praised him for his advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities, es...Published: 15 Sep 2023 at 06:21hrs | | by Staff reporter
Malinga to be buried on Saturday
The tentative date for the burial of national hero Joshua Malinga has been set for Saturday at the National Heroes Acre in Harare, according to his family. Malinga, aged 79, passed away from p...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 06:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
BREAKING: Joshua Malinga dies
SPECIAL advisor to the President, former Mayor of the City of Bulawayo and Zanu-PF Politburo member Joshua Teke Malinga has died.He was 79.His son Mr Mpehlabayo Joshua Malinga confirme...Published: 09 Sep 2023 at 09:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's son foils Zanu-PF's plan to campaign using late father's name
ZAPU president and late Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo's son Sibangalizwe has foiled Zanu-PF's plan to hold an all-night gala in commemoration of the late vice president at his rural Kezi home in Matebeleland S...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Men left out in health-conscious programmes'
VIVAT Health Solutions group managing director Thembelihle Mloyi-Ncube says there is need to involve men in health-conscious programmes on the back of a spike in mental health-related cases in the cou...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
The inspiring journey of Joshua Nkomo, African hero
IN the annals of African history, there are few figures as iconic and revered as the late Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo, affectionately known as Father Zimbabwe. A towering presence with an air of com...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 08:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
Men's Cave: Inkundla yamadoda meeting on the cards
LOCAL men are set to congregate at Derby Hotel in Bulawayo for a workshop that will shed light on what has been a nascent pandemic lately, mental health issues that men face.The discussion pla...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
SADC loses iconic conservationist as WhatsApp gives hunting communities 'permanent' voice in the media
The director of Zimbabwe CAMPFIRE Association, Mr Charles Jonga's death on 6 May 2023, signaled SADC's loss of an important wildlife conservation voice in the media.In an interview this week f...Published: 08 May 2023 at 15:51hrs | 1 | by Emmanuel Koro
Unknown Mashonaland East man declared a national hero
National Consultative Assembly member and former provincial Governor for Mashonaland East, Abraham Kabasa, has been declared a national hero in honour of his immense contribution to the country during...Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:01hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has only one cancer machine
HEALTH ministry secretary Jasper Chimedza yesterday revealed that Zimbabwe has only one functional radiotherapy machine to service all the country's cancer patients.According to Global Cancer ...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:56hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zipra war vets fume over Moyo's hero status
ZIMBABWE People's Revolutionary Army (Zipra) ex-combatants have lashed out at government for dragging its feet to confer hero status on one of the country's liberation war pioneers, David Moyo....Published: 24 Mar 2023 at 06:25hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Malunga rebukes Zanu-PF leaders
Jenaguru Arts Centre founder and veteran musician Clive Malunga has once again rebuked Zanu-PF leaders for being corrupt while spreading propaganda that the country is in a mess because of sanctions....Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 09:40hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Cimas iGo half-marathon raises awareness of men's health issues
Cimas Health Group is marking Men's Health Awareness Month by offering Cimas members prostate cancer screening at all its clinics throughout November, broadcasting a prostate cancer talk show on Frida...Published: 16 Nov 2022 at 09:14hrs | 8 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'93% Zimbabweans have no health insurance'
ABOUT 93% of Zimbabweans have no access to health insurance due to high poverty levels in the country, while only 7% can afford private health services.This came out during a stakeholder engag...Published: 21 Oct 2022 at 06:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Parirenyatwa Hospital runs out of painkillers, bandages
OPPOSITION Harare East legislator Tendai Biti said Thursday that the country's largest referral public hospital, Parirenyatwa, has run out essentials including painkillers with patients forced to buy ...Published: 26 Aug 2022 at 06:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo through the eyes of his bodyguard
THE late Vice-President Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo was an open -minded and friendly person who freely interacted with everyone throughout his entire political life regardless of social standing, one of h...Published: 14 Jul 2022 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo was a strategist, says Tshinga Dube
THE late Vice-President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo, was a shrewd military strategist who championed military training initiatives for several freedom fighters, which led to the country's independence in...Published: 08 Jul 2022 at 07:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Joshua Nkomo's legacy lives on'
TODAY marks 23 years since the late veteran nationalist and Vice President, Dr Joshua Mqabuko Nyongolo Nkomo died, and the nation still cherishes his lifetime legacy of selfless sacrifice, peace, unit...Published: 01 Jul 2022 at 07:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's son wants father's remains exhumed from National Heroes Acre
ZAPU president Sibangilizwe Nkomo, son to late liberation war hero and former Vice President Joshua Nkomo, is demanding the immediate exhumation of his late father's remains from the National Heroes A...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:28hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Banks: If gold rusts, what will iron do?
Native Commissioner Oates, I presume!LORD Jonathan Oates' ambition is becoming a latter-day colonial Native Commissioner.Too late chum, both by age and history! Still both don't deter ...Published: 14 May 2022 at 06:22hrs | 3 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Zimbabwe records 5 000 new cancer cases each year
CHINA Africa Economic and Culture Exchange Research Centre (CAECERC) last week conducted an intensive cancer awareness campaign as nations across the globe marked World Cancer Day, which is celebrated...Published: 11 Feb 2022 at 05:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga proposes new beer, cigarette taxes
Health and Child Care Minister Costantino Chiwenga says government should introduce taxes on beer and cigarettes to raise money for medical services.Chiwenga, who is also the country's vice pr...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 06:21hrs | | 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 t...Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Michelle Madzudzo
Auxilia Mnangagwa more than a hero, she deserves the award
As Zimbabwe prepares to honour their living and non-living heroes in an annually occasion, the president in his wisdom has taken this opportunity to honour some people past and present heroes. ...Published: 07 Aug 2021 at 23:37hrs | 4 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
National hero Nkiwane gets befitting send-off
A SOMBRE atmosphere engulfed Joyful Farm in Umguza District yesterday as people from all walks of life gathered at the farm to give the late national hero Abraham Dumezweni Nkiwane a befitting send-of...Published: 13 Jul 2021 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Double heroes' burial today
President Mnangagwa will today preside over the burial of two national heroes, Zimbabwe National Army Commander, Lieutenant General Edzai Chimonyo and Michael "Vhuu" Chakabva at the national heroes ac...Published: 12 Jul 2021 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nkiwane burial date set
THE late national hero, Abraham Nkiwane, will be buried tomorrow at his farm on the outskirts of Umguza District while burial arrangements for two other national heroes, Commander of the Zimbabwe Nati...Published: 11 Jul 2021 at 10:38hrs | | by Staff reporter
Nkiwane snubs Heroes Acre burial
THE family of the national hero Abraham Nkiwane has said it is yet to come up with the burial date of the veteran nationalist. They agreed that the liberation stalwart will be buried at his farm in Um...Published: 10 Jul 2021 at 10:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa mourns Nkiwane
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has mourned liberation struggle stalwart Abraham Nkiwane describing him as a fearless unflinching patriot who never hesitated to make personal sacrifices to liberate Zimbabwe....Published: 08 Jul 2021 at 19:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Nkiwane declared national hero
NATIONALIST and liberation stalwart Abraham Nkiwane has been declared a national hero.Nkiwane (93) succumbed to prostate cancer at Bulawayo United Hospitals (UBH) on Tuesday where he was admit...Published: 08 Jul 2021 at 18:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zapu mourns Zpra veteran Nkiwane
OPPOSITION Zapu yesterday described the death of former Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (Zpra) commander, Abraham Dumezweni Nkiwane (93), as a loss to the nation as he was instrumental in the lib...Published: 08 Jul 2021 at 11:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Kembo Mohadi and Enos Nkala learnt lifetime lessons; Israel Dube my reply!
The first time I agreed with Israel Dube about facts in our mainstream politics. Let me make it clear however, that I am not appealing to Israel to drop death threats hanging on my throat: I have been...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 12:48hrs | | by Nomazulu Thata
Mnangagwa commends his wife
President Mnangagwa has hailed the philanthropic work by First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa through her Angel of Hope Foundation. The President said this during yesterday's 41st Independence Day ce...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 06:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cancer patients face stigma from loved ones
HARARE - Nobody gets nearer to her. She has become a loner, with the television turning into her only friend yet 60-year-old Tendai Makuwana is a cancer survivor.For Makuwana, pounded with can...Published: 08 Apr 2021 at 12:09hrs | | by Ropafadzo Mapimhidze and Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe's herbalists, doctors unite thwarting non-communicable diseases
HARARE - With government's research confirming that 80 percent of Zimbabweans consult herbalists prior to visiting hospitals, the country's Ministry of Health has shifted to partnering traditional hea...Published: 14 Feb 2021 at 16:56hrs | 1 | by Ropafadzo Mapimhidze
Mandatory cancer screening planned
It will be mandatory for Zimbabweans in certain age groups to be screened for cancers as a prevention and control strategy for the world's second leading cause of deaths under plans now being consider...Published: 05 Feb 2021 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Remembering those who made it possible, our fallen heroes
As the blood of the heroes flows beneath our freedom, reminding us that every expression of joy and every fruit of freedom was watered by the blood of our heroes. It will become history if we do not r...Published: 02 Dec 2020 at 19:31hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Robert Mugabe: A leader loved and hated in equal measure by Zimbabweans
Longtime Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe has died. He was 95.Loved and hated in almost equal measure by Zimbabweans, the former teacher was best known for leading Zimbabwe to independence, ...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 08:38hrs | | by Compiled by Alet Janse van Rensburg
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
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