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Cholera outbreak in Kariba: A wake-up call for vigilance and prevention
The recent cholera outbreak in Gache Gache Fishing Camp, located in Kariba District, has thrust the community into a state of crisis, claiming one life and leaving five others battling the disease. Th...Published: 5 hrs ago | 72 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Zimbabwe man mauled by police dog, denied medical attention
A Karoi man, Caleb Chinodakufa (33), is recovering from serious injuries after he was attacked by police dogs and denied medical care for several hours. Chinodakufa, who suffers from epilepsy, was lef...Published: 11 Nov 2024 at 07:10hrs | 328 | by Staff reporter
South Africa apex court reverses GMO approval
After an arduous nine-year legal battle, a full bench of the supreme court of appeal (SCA) has set aside the commercial approval of a drought-tolerant genetically modified (GM) variety of maize....Published: 04 Nov 2024 at 10:44hrs | 1845 | by Staff reporter
Concerns rise over untreatable gonorrhoea as infections reach record levels in UK
Health experts in the United Kingdom have issued a stark warning about the growing threat of gonorrhoea becoming "untreatable" due to increasing antibiotic resistance. The sexually transmitted infecti...Published: 15 Aug 2024 at 08:16hrs | 654 | by Staff Reporter
Rapex to trap rapists, protect women
SONETTE Ehlers, a blood technician from South Africa envisioned a world free from rape and invented the rape axe in 2005, which has received mixed reactions from the public.Ehlers invented the...Published: 28 Jun 2024 at 09:59hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Face masks are back!
As influenza cases surge across Bulawayo and other parts of Zimbabwe, the public is adopting face masks to protect against the virus. Some organizations have mandated mask-wearing, while many individu...Published: 11 Jun 2024 at 05:53hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo council to ease water shedding over Christmas
THE Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has assured residents of the availability of water during Christmas as they continue monitoring levels at their reservoirs.The city is on a 120-hour water shedd...Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:08hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
If Zim economy 'growing' under sanctions, why was it not growing in the past 20 years?
So, the ruling ZANU PF regime wants to be given another term in power on the basis that it has managed to grow the economy, in spite of sanctions supposedly imposed on the country?That is perf...Published: 01 Jul 2023 at 19:52hrs | 10 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
'Zimbabwe public hospitals slide into dereliction'
A SURVEY by a civil society organisation, the Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd), has revealed the continued dilapidation of the country's health facilities, with most district hospi...Published: 22 Jun 2023 at 08:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe starts developing its 2.0 One Health Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) National Action Plan
BULAWAYO, Zimbabwe - The Government of Zimbabwe has commenced updating its antimicrobial resistance (AMR) National Action Plan (NAP) 2023-2027, to replace the previous NAP (2017-2021) which had lapsed...Published: 30 May 2023 at 22:39hrs | 6 | by APO
At what stage does a President concede failure?
IF I were the President of Zimbabwe - what would I be expected to do under the prevailing economic circumstances?The country goes for an average 20 hours each day without electricity, and most...Published: 29 May 2023 at 06:34hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
At what stage does a president concede he has failed?
If I were the president of Zimbabwe - what would I be expected to do under these circumstances?The country goes for an average 20 hours each and every day without electricity, and most urban a...Published: 28 May 2023 at 16:02hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Africa should stop being such a crybaby!
We all know there is nothing more 'uncool' or 'unsexy' than someone who never owns up to his own failures in life - but seeks to blame others as to why he is not succeeding.Amongst all these, ...Published: 17 May 2023 at 13:44hrs | 2 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
2 arrested over smuggled drugs
POLICE in Nyamapanda, Mashonaland East province, have arrested two men for smuggling three bags of medical drugs into the country.Collins Kanhukamwe (49) and Brian Samu (35) were arrested for ...Published: 09 May 2023 at 06:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mr. President, independence doesn't mean freedom to destroy one's country!
I recall a story I was told by my parents when I was still a little child. There was a ruling ZANU PF meeting at our local sporting facility, named 'Zisco Club', in the early 1980s – which a...Published: 19 Apr 2023 at 22:51hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Did thousands die so that only a few enrich themselves from our minerals and land?
Having just woken up this Saturday morning, and turning on the television - I never expected to be greeted by such a heart-wrenching scene. There was a documentary narrating a harrowing ambush...Published: 01 Apr 2023 at 08:53hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Are Zimbabweans the easiest people to oppress?
Zimbabweans never cease to amaze! I was watching a local news bulletin, when there came a report, whereby villagers in Chingwaru, Murewa North, were celebrating and praising the ruling ZANU PF...Published: 17 Mar 2023 at 18:08hrs | 4 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
What's the point of 'performance contracts' when the regime always blames sanctions for its failures?
How do you measure a cabinet minister's performance over a particular period?How does one judge whether a local government CEO (chief executive officer) has done a good or terrible job?...Published: 15 Mar 2023 at 10:16hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
A leader who always gives reasons for his failures is himself an unmitigated failure!
Every one of us is a leader in one form or another! One may be a father or husband, mother or wife, or maybe a supervisor or manager at a company – to a corporate executive, or an entreprene...Published: 11 Feb 2023 at 14:16hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Where are these fruits of independence Zimbabweans are supposed to be enjoying?
The next time I hear a senior government official, or some sycophantic ruling ZANU-PF supporter tell us about 'enjoying the fruits of independence', in all likelihood, I will scream!I find not...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 19:28hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Iran exposes Zimbabwe's lies about sanctions crippling economy
As a Zimbabwe delegation, led by foreign affairs minister Fredrick Shava, visits Iran, and is showcased the repressive regime’s phenomenal economic and scientific breakthroughs - amidst enduring arg...Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 21:09hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Why have Smith's prophetic words about Zimbabwe come to pass?
If ever there were any painful words spoken about an independent Zimbabwe - none, arguably, can surpass those supposedly uttered by Rhodesia Prime Minister Ian Douglas Smith.He is alleged to h...Published: 04 Feb 2023 at 08:48hrs | 9 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
It's tragic how 'Pan-Africanism' has become a refuge for those who ruined fellow Zimbabweans' lives!
I genuinely believe that I am actually more Pan-Africanist that most of those who claim to be Pan-Africanists. I, as so many others, have chosen to place my own safety and life in danger ...Published: 30 Jan 2023 at 20:42hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
In a normal country, both ZANU PF and CCC/MDC would be history!
It is bewildering listening to ZANU PF mouthpieces condemning the opposition (CCC and MDC) for running down once plush urban areas into disgusting shanty towns - thereafter, suggesting that residents ...Published: 17 Jan 2023 at 19:12hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Zimbabwe public health collapse
The cries of doctors at Zimbabwe's largest public hospital appear to have fallen on deaf ears and an increasing number of health professionals are emigrating, resulting in a dearth of cancer treatment...Published: 11 Dec 2022 at 08:59hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Parirenyatwa's doctors on-call doctors sleep in cars
DOCTORS based at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals have demanded a meeting over the deteriorating conditions at the hospital which they say are leading to patients dying from preventable illnesses....Published: 01 Dec 2022 at 05:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Masarira lashes out at Chiwenga
LEAD president Linda Masarira came out guns blazing on August 24 as she lashed out at the Ministry of Health and Child Care for poor medical state in government-run hospitals claiming that national bu...Published: 11 Sep 2022 at 15:20hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Israeli billionaire targets Zimbabwe real estate, mining
ISRAELI billionaire and Shabtai Group of Companies president, Mr Gilad Shabtai, is in the country and has already met President Mnangagwa to discuss and explore the various investment opportunities av...Published: 22 Jul 2022 at 06:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga estranged wife's assault case postponed
THE trial of Marry Mubaiwa on charges of assaulting her family maid was yesterday postponed to next month, this time because the magistrate presiding over the matter is on leave. Mubaiwa's tri...Published: 20 May 2022 at 06:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Doctor testifies in Marry Mubaiwa assault case
MAXILLO and oral-facial surgeon Dr Wayne Manana yesterday told a Harare court that the woman who was allegedly assaulted by Marry Mubaiwa incurred a slight movement on her tooth because of the trauma ...Published: 06 May 2022 at 06:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe wary of drug resistant strains
ZIMBABWE doubled up effort to improve access to essential medicine and drug regulations as the United Nations warns of increasing numbers of people dying from drug resistant infections.The Uni...Published: 15 Apr 2022 at 08:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shock as negligence by hospital staff leads to baby's leg amputation
AUTHORITIES at the state-run Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals have landed themselves in trouble after a newly born baby had her leg amputated less than one month after being born.Zimbabwe Lawye...Published: 07 Apr 2022 at 08:43hrs | 12 | by Stephen Jakes
How the West is plotting to exploit Africa
IF designs of global money are not stopped in their tracks, Africa is threatened with environmental degradation and nutritional poverty. If we, as Africans, do not begin to think deeply about what is ...Published: 15 Mar 2022 at 05:40hrs | 1 | by Linda Apollo
ZRP, Interpol operation nets 2 000
At least 2 000 people have been arrested countrywide during the ongoing operation by the police with back-up from Interpol and the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation (Afripol) targeting in...Published: 12 Mar 2022 at 07:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Pharmacies shut over expired drugs
At least three pharmacies have been shut while four managers lost licences for selling expired and unregistered medicines to unsuspecting patients, as the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ...Published: 12 Feb 2022 at 16:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lumpy skin outbreak in Binga
BINGA in Matabeleland North province is experiencing an outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which has killed livestock, mainly cattle.Lumpy skin is a virulent disease spread by mosquitoes, especia...Published: 31 Jan 2022 at 05:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga's estranged wife to know her fate soon
THE fate of Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga's estranged wife Marry is drawing closer after the state closed its case in a matter she is accused of forging the former military general's signature i...Published: 29 Jan 2022 at 14:35hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Public warned against street drugs
Zimbabwe Professional Nurses Union (ZPNU) has warned the public against buying pharmaceutical products from unregistered institutions and dealers as they will be risking their lives .The stree...Published: 25 Dec 2021 at 09:21hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Sikhosana's homestead to be re-furbished
After B-Metro made it public that Folklore musician Sikhosana Buhlungu is living in poverty, well-wishers and fans have embarked on a drive of donating building material to improve Sikhosana's homeste...Published: 04 Sep 2021 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Backyard drug peddling exposed
SOME unscrupulous health professionals in Harare are running backyard pharmacies in blatant contravention of regulations that prohibit unlicensed personnel from selling drugs to the public.Inq...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:50hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Top doctor comes up with 'must-have' Covid-19 cocktail to reduce severe illness
As the Health Ministry is overwhelmed with Covid-19 patients requiring admission in public health and private hospitals, a leading medical practitioner F Mamvura has come up with a proposal termed The...Published: 30 Jul 2021 at 07:22hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo has highest typhoid cases in Zimbabwe
THE World Health Organisation (WHO) has named Bulawayo among one of the cities in Zimbabwe with the largest number of typhoid cases in the country.WHO representative Dr Maxwell Rupfutse said t...Published: 30 May 2021 at 08:38hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Lumpy skin ravages Matabeleland livestock
WIDESPREAD cases of the lumpy skin disease have been reported in Matabeleland South and North provinces which has resulted in the death of livestock especially cattle.Lumpy skin is a viral dis...Published: 11 Apr 2021 at 06:15hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Demystifying COVID-19 Vaccines: The Truth
We are consumed by the desire to herald the truth in the age of increased information and knowledge. For this reason, we would like to demystify some dangerous misinformation that is being peddled by ...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 08:22hrs | 1 | by Oliver Dube and Dr Stanley Maphosa
Bulawayo firm commercialises umsuzwane herb
A BULAWAYO company, Green Afrique Technologies, has ventured into processing green tea using umsuzwane/zumbani to promote local herbal remedies for various respiratory ailments.Umsuzwane recen...Published: 12 Feb 2021 at 15:57hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Can we use ZUMBANI A traditional medicine for treatment of COVID19?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as "the sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultu...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 18:15hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Larry Mavima recovers from Covid-19
A dark cloud has been hovering over the country and Government as freedom fighters, ministers, captains of industry, revered academics and top Government officials have been losing the battle to Covid...Published: 24 Jan 2021 at 07:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe hospitals run out of oxygen
MEDICAL practitioners have called on government to urgently intervene and put measures in place to ensure adequate supply of oxygen as most health institutions in the country are constantly running ou...Published: 17 Jan 2021 at 09:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chamisa fumes over Mafume's health situation
INCARCERATED Harare mayor Jacob Mafume's health condition continues to deteriorate with MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa taking to Twitter to claim the tormented city father was being denied access ...Published: 11 Jan 2021 at 07:49hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mafume seriously ill, says lawyer
SUSPENDED Harare mayor Jacob Mafume says he suspects he has contracted the deadly coronavirus due to poor health conditions at Harare Remand Prison.Mafume, who is in custody after allegedly vi...Published: 08 Jan 2021 at 10:55hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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