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South Africa's celebrity snake handler dies of snake bite
One month after he was placed in an induced coma following a snake bite, South African YouTuber, Graham 'Dingo' Dinkelman, has passed away.In a statement, 44-year-old Dinkelman's wife Kirsty D...Published: 29 Oct 2024 at 09:24hrs | 3217 | by TimesLive
Skin Bleaching cancer cases recorded in Africa
Skin lightening, new pandemic among African women, at what cost? avoid it at all cost.50% of African women bleach their skin, highest being Nigeria 77%. Bleaching creams, and injection...Published: 17 Jul 2023 at 09:12hrs | 1 | by Erick Matotoba
Nust makes top appointment
THE National University of Science and Technology (Nust) has appointed experienced medical doctor, Professor Elopy Sibanda as the institution's executive dean in the Faculty of Medicine. Prof ...Published: 07 Sep 2021 at 06:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
Useful products that will help with the relief of hay fever
Hay fever causes flu-like symptoms such as itchy eyes, sinus congestion and sneezing. Unlike the flu a virus doesn't trigger these symptoms. They are caused by allergens such as dust, pollen and pet d...Published: 27 Aug 2021 at 21:19hrs | 20 | by Staff writer
J&J vaccine concerns over Delta variant
A study from a team of New York University researchers found the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine is far less effective at preventing coronavirus infections from the Delta variant and other muta...Published: 22 Jul 2021 at 10:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
HIV, Asthma, BP patients cannot take Chinese vaccine
THE Chinese Covid-19 vaccine donated to the country by the Asian ally may not be administered on HIV or cancer patients and those with uncontrolled chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes...Published: 16 Feb 2021 at 06:24hrs | | by Staff reporter
Injectable HIV drug once every 2 months 89% more effective than daily pills
A long-acting injectable antiretroviral drug administered once every two months is "safe and superior" to daily pills taken by women to protect them from contracting HIV, a new study conducted in seve...Published: 10 Nov 2020 at 19:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
MDC revealing its true colours
The split prone MDC faces arguably its strongest test post-Tsvangirai era, when that party commences its elective congress from 24 May 2019 to 26 May 2019. Contradictory statements have alread...Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 11:14hrs | | by Claver Nyuki
Wheels come off Zimbabwe health sector
Medical experts have warned the government that it is putting the lives of thousands of people at risk, after it recently started dispensing expired drugs in hospitals - including life-prolongin...Published: 29 Dec 2018 at 18:36hrs | | by Nokuthaba Nkomo
Zimbabwe faces worst economic crisis in a decade
As Zimbabwe plunges into its worst economic crisis in a decade, gas lines are snaking for hours, prices are spiking and residents goggle as the new government insists that the country - somehow - has ...Published: 10 Oct 2018 at 14:36hrs | | by AP
Govt must now operationalise Peace and Reconciliation Commssion - Zapu
Zapu Spokesperson Iphithule Maphosa has urged the government to operationalise the Peace and Reconciliation Commission, now that the bill has been signed into law."Now that the Peace and Recon...Published: 10 Jan 2018 at 06:37hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Zapu suggests foreigner to chair National Peace and Reconciliation Commission
Zapu spokesman Iphithule Thembani Maphosa has suggested the government of Zimbabwe considers appointing a non Zimbabwean to chair the Commission on Peace and Reconciliation.In a Facebook post,...Published: 08 Jan 2018 at 11:06hrs | | by Sithuli Ndaba
President Mnangagwa man of his Word
A wise man is the one who distinguish jokes from sensitive issues and a loving friend maybe a friend for life. While the country is recovering from bootlicking and backbiting mainly orchestrated by fo...Published: 26 Dec 2017 at 09:42hrs | | by Prof Luke Mbune Chakaza
Africa day is time to tabulate the success stories of Africa,
On the 25th of May African countries celebrated Africa day reminiscing the glorious past of Africa, saluting the founding fathers of the African Union formerly the Organisation of African Unity. A...Published: 01 Jun 2016 at 16:26hrs | | by Wilton Nyasha Machimbira
Anti-AIDS vaginal ring partially protects women - Study
WASHINGTON - Women who inserted a vaginal ring coated with an anti-AIDS drug once a month were partially protected against HIV infection, researchers said Monday as they released long-awaited results ...Published: 25 Feb 2016 at 06:38hrs | | by AP
Zim dancehall sensation apologises to fans
Award-winning Zim dancehall sensation Soul Jah Love has swallowed his pride and issued an apology to fans for his alleged instigation of violence at the Sting 2014 dancehall show at City Sports Centre...Published: 14 Nov 2014 at 05:46hrs | | by Staff Reporter
'Aids Vaccine breakthrough'- Research
Researchers have made a breakthrough in the search for a vaccine that could protect people from acquiring HIV after preliminary studies on monkeys showed a 50 percent chance of protection against the ...Published: 09 Oct 2013 at 05:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Donkey, buffalo sold as beef in SA
There's a fair share of fraudulent meat products on the South African market, according to a new study by meat scientists from Stellenbosch University.The study found that anything from soya...Published: 26 Feb 2013 at 15:57hrs | | by Sapa
Eating take away linked to asthma and eczema
New research from the University of Auckland in New Zealand and the University of Nottingham in the UK has linked eating fast food as much as three times a week may lead to asthma and eczema in childr...Published: 19 Jan 2013 at 06:02hrs | | by Staff Reporter
SuperSport broadcast deal for Zim soccer on the cards
THE Premier Soccer League is expected to seal a trial broadcasting rights deal with SuperSport this week before a crucial meeting in Harare on Saturday to be attended by club governors. It emerged yes...Published: 05 Sep 2012 at 03:46hrs | | by Sports reporter
Woman's allergic reaction leaves nails growing on her skin instead of hair
Shanyna Isom, 28, from Memphis, USA, has fallen victim to an unidentified illness which causes human nails to grow out of her hair follicles....Published: 11 Aug 2012 at 16:15hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
Census exposes Zanu-PF's allergy to transparency says MDC-T
The MDC-T on Wednesday dismissed the "barbaric and anti-people attitude" exhibited by Zanu-PF linked State security agents who are disrupting the induction programme of enumerators taking part in ...Published: 08 Aug 2012 at 15:21hrs | | by Ndou Paul
Aids vaccine trial testing in South Africa
Chicago - Preparations are under way for a trial testing new beefed-up versions of Aids vaccines among heterosexuals in South Africa and men who have sex with men in Thailand. The...Published: 17 Jul 2012 at 04:45hrs | | by Reuters
Mother's outburst at plans to let 6yr old son testify against her
Prosecutors’ plans to put her son on the stand in her high-profile trial next month, led to an outburst from a Brooklyn mother accused of killing her 4-year-old...Published: 09 Mar 2012 at 17:33hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Stopping influenza evolution before it starts: Study
If you get vaccinated against the flu and then become infected with the virus, your body mounts an immune response that prevents you from getting sick. However, that pressure from the immune system ca...Published: 20 Dec 2011 at 11:46hrs | | by Anne Trafton
Cockroaches cause asthma in kids!
Cockroaches have been identified as a possible explanation for dramatic neighbourhood variations in asthma rates among New York City children.In some neighbourhoods, 19% - nearly 1 in 5 - of ...Published: 14 Jun 2011 at 19:28hrs | | by Parent24
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