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Cervical cancer cases in Zimbabwe drop

Zimbabwe recorded a significant decline in cervical cancer cases in 2024, with 1,354 reported nationwide, down from more than 3,000 cases annually in past years. Harare bore the heaviest burden, accounting for 935 cases - 69% of the nation…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 20:46hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter

Urban lifestyles linked to rising colon cancer risk in Zimbabwe

People living in urban areas with higher incomes and those suffering from diabetes are more susceptible to colon cancer than those who consume traditional diets, according to findings presented by prominent gastroenterologist Dr. Leolin Ka…

Published: 30 Jul 2025 at 15:09hrs | 296 | by Staff reporter

Call for budget for cancer control in Zimbabwe

Health stakeholders have called on the Zimbabwean government to urgently develop a clear budget and implement a coordinated response to support the newly launched National Cancer Control Plan (NCCP) 2025â€“2030, warning that without proper…

Published: 28 Jul 2025 at 08:48hrs | 38 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe moves to decentralise treatment of cancer

Stakeholders in Zimbabwe's health sector have commended the Government for taking significant steps to improve cancer diagnosis and treatment, with plans now in motion to decentralise services beyond Harare and Bulawayo. The initiative is …

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:33hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter

'Where are the cancer machines?' asks Khupe

Opposition Member of Parliament Thokozani Khupe has demanded a full disclosure from Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube on how proceeds from the sugar tax are being utilised in the fight against cancer, amid growing concerns over a lack of trans…

Published: 26 Jun 2025 at 09:02hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo exposed as the beneficiary of cancer machine contract

Embattled businessman and ZANU PF-linked tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo has been exposed as the beneficiary of a staggering US$437 million government contract for the supply of cancer treatment equipment - a deal clinched without going thr…

Published: 24 Jun 2025 at 13:15hrs | 1237 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo dismisses cancer equipment contract claims as fake

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo has denied involvement in a reported US$400 million cancer treatment equipment supply deal with the government, dismissing recently leaked documents as "fake" and politically motivated misinformation.Chivayo's …

Published: 19 Jun 2025 at 13:27hrs | 476 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo's arrogance is an insult to millions of suffering Zimbabweans

There's a saying: "A soft answer turneth away wrath" - but what happens when arrogance and contempt are the response to a nation's cry for accountability?There is something profoundly disturbing about the attitude displayed by controversia…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 19:25hrs | 682 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana

Chamisa berates Chivayo's cancer machines tender

Former opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has sharply criticised the government's decision to award a lucrative tender for cancer treatment machines to Wicknell Chivayo, a known ZANU PF member and businessman, in a deal widely seen as a vehi…

Published: 18 Jun 2025 at 18:34hrs | 1373 | by Staff reporter

Nick Mangwana defends $439 million no-tender deal for cancer equipment

The Zimbabwean government has come under intense public scrutiny following confirmation that it awarded a US$439 million cancer treatment equipment contract to a South African company without going through a public tender process.Governmen…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 17:48hrs | 1293 | by Staff reporter

Chivayo bags US$400 million cancer equipment deal with Mnangagwa's Office

Flamboyant businessman Wicknell Chivayo has landed a massive cancer treatment equipment supply contract worth over US$400 million with Zimbabwe's Office of the President and Cabinet, further extending his grip on lucrative government tende…

Published: 17 Jun 2025 at 17:20hrs | 14526 | by Staff reporter

Is the cancer killing us coming from our Harare water

Either you don't get water at all or you receive contaminated water and it is time for residents to take action. With alarming reports of toxins contaminating the city's water supply, the health and safety of millions hang in the balance. …

Published: 10 Jun 2025 at 11:20hrs | 228 | by Engineer Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi

Boost for Zimbabwe cancer patients

Cancer patients, including children, have received a significant boost after two banks and one of Zimbabwe's leading supermarkets donated chemotherapy drugs and financial support to two cancer care organisations.At the handover ceremony, C…

Published: 11 Mar 2025 at 07:16hrs | 101 | by Staff reporter

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 patients.Speaking to NewsDay over the week…

Published: 21 Jan 2025 at 13:43hrs | 132 | 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 for the disease. The project, funded by …

Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:37hrs | 105 | by Staff reporter

Mnangagwa praise singer bounces back

Musician Chief Hwenje, known for his songs glorifying President Emmerson Mnangagwa, has expressed his gratitude to the First Family for their generous support that enabled him to travel to India for medical treatment after being diagnosed …

Published: 16 Dec 2024 at 14:02hrs | 1599 | by Staff reporter

Sugar tax money to set up new cancer treatment centres

The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has approved expedited procedures to procure new cancer treatment machines, with the potential completion of the process before the end of 2024.This move is funded by proceeds from th…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:32hrs | 107 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to fast-track procurement of new cancer machines

The Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ) has approved a fast-tracked process to procure new cancer treatment machines, raising hopes that they will be in place by year-end.The acquisition of the machines will be funded by th…

Published: 07 Dec 2024 at 10:23hrs | 99 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to expand cancer treatment facilities with new machines

The Zimbabwean government has unveiled plans to bolster its cancer treatment infrastructure by acquiring new equipment and expanding services to additional cities, according to Minister of Health and Child Care, Dr. Douglas Mombeshora.Spea…

Published: 04 Dec 2024 at 19:11hrs | 695 | by Staff reporter

Zanu-PF now regional cancer, says Sikhala

Former Zengeza West and St Mary's legislator Job Sikhala has issued a stern warning to Zimbabwe's ruling party, Zanu-PF, cautioning against its interference in the domestic governance of other nations, which he claims puts Zimbabweans in t…

Published: 19 Oct 2024 at 12:16hrs | 816 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's 6 mealie meal brands cleared of cancer-causing herbicide

The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) has announced that recent tests conducted on six popular mealie meal brands have confirmed the absence of harmful levels of glyphosate, a herbicide associated with cancer risks and commonly used …

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 10:31hrs | 3845 | 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 highlights the significant toll these ca…

Published: 15 Oct 2024 at 08:24hrs | 188 | by Staff reporter

Khupe engages Mthuli Ncube to boost cancer treatment in Zimbabwe

Former Deputy Prime Minister and cancer advocate, Dr. Thokozani Khupe, has revealed that she has successfully engaged the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Professor Mthuli Ncube, on allocating funds towards improving cancer tr…

Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 18:45hrs | 333 | 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 products continues, raising significant…

Published: 12 Sep 2024 at 10:06hrs | 1016 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwean scientists discover of Alzheimer's, melanoma cancer cure

Zimbabwean scientists on Thursday said they have discovered a cure for Alzheimer's disease, and also announced that they have developed a groundbreaking treatment for melanoma, a skin cancer.Professor Simon Mukwembi, the lead scientist on …

Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 13:09hrs | 624 | by Staff reporter

Simba Rushwaya dies

Zimbabwean veteran sports journalist Simba Rushwaya has passed away at 49 from colon cancer at Parirenyatwa Hospital in Harare. A distinguished figure in Zimbabwean sports journalism, Rushwaya worked for The Herald, Alpha Media Holdings, D…

Published: 14 Aug 2024 at 12:35hrs | 2650 | by Staff reporter

Can aspartame in soft drinks cause cancer?

Assessments of the health impacts of the non-sugar sweetener aspartame released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Joint Expert …

Published: 10 Aug 2024 at 07:49hrs | 863 | by Erick Matotoba

Khupe calls for cancer medicine research in Zimbabwean varsities

BULAWAYO proportional representative legislator Thokozani Khupe has called on the government to fully fund universities and promote research on cancer medicines throughout the country.Khupe was speaking in Parliament recently in support of…

Published: 24 Jul 2024 at 09:22hrs | 231 | by Staff reporter

Khupe reveals new cancer fight

Former Deputy Prime Minister, Thokozani Khupe has implored parliament to exercise its influence on government to channel more resources towards cancer treatment and awareness programmes as she went deeper on Thursday to reveal her own prot…

Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:43hrs | 930 | by Staff reporter

Mpilo cancer, kidney patients stranded

Cancer and kidney patients in the Matabeleland region are facing dire circumstances due to malfunctioning critical treatment machines at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, as revealed by an investigation by Southern Eye. The hospital's po…

Published: 13 Jun 2024 at 06:59hrs | 20 | by Staff reporter

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 address the challenges faced by cancer patients who …

Published: 05 Jun 2024 at 07:13hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe cancer patient among thousands to trial personalised vaccines

Thousands of NHS cancer patients in England are expected to get access to trials of a new type of treatment using vaccines to fight their disease.Thirty hospitals so far have signed up to the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad.It is designed to mat…

Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:07hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter

Mother of three remains positive after four cancer operations

The 40-year-old mother of three who on Tuesday was one of the first three patients ever to be operated on in Zimbabwe by means of uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) has had a long battle with cancer.She is the first person in…

Published: 01 Mar 2024 at 11:29hrs | 3 | by Agencies

Teenager in online fundraising for children with cancer

A 17-year-old teenager from Harare has started a Save A Child organization which seeks to assist children suffering from cancer. President of the organisation Shaun Chiworeso said the Save a Child programme started in September and is a re…

Published: 10 Dec 2023 at 13:30hrs | 30 | by Stephen Jakes

1 million Zimbabweans return home

MORE than one million Zimbabweans who had left the country returned to settle home permanently during the first half of 2023.This marks a significant surge in returnees, driven mainly by Government's efforts to attract skilled locals back …

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:41hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

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 procure high-tech radiosurgery devices used in highl…

Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:40hrs | 39 | by Staff reporter

Johnson and Johnson's baby powder causes cancer?

ZIMBABWE's health ministry has banned the use of Johnson and Johnson's baby powder over allegations that it causes cancer.In a letter seen by NewZimbabwe.com written to all provincial medical directors, health perm sec Jasper Chimedza said…

Published: 03 Jun 2023 at 08:21hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Former bank boss 'feigned' cancer illness, says ex-wife

FORMER CBZ boss has been accused by his estranged wife of feigning stage 4 cancer illness to sell family property and fund a luxurious lifestyle for his new girlfriend.Makuvise's wife Clarieta Makuvise submitted in court WhatsApp chats exp…

Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 05:28hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

SA baby powder recalled over traces of cancer-causing asbestos

THE Ministry of Health and Child Care has recalled batches of South African-produced Purity Essentials baby powder after traces of cancer-causing asbestos were detected.The recall includes the 100g, 200g and 400g packs of this powder and f…

Published: 12 Oct 2022 at 05:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe records 3 000 cancer cases annually

CERVICAL cancer has become a major health concern among Zimbabwean women where an average of 3 000 cases are recorded each year, health experts have observed.Cervical cancer constitutes about 37% of all the cancers in the country.United Na…

Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:49hrs | 1 | 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 the famous breast cancer awareness month, where …

Published: 23 Sep 2021 at 06:29hrs | | by Michelle Madzudzo

Zexie Manatsa diagnosed with cancer

Yesteryear musician Zexie Manatsa has been diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells that can cause damage to the bones, immune system and kidneys. The "Tea Hobvu" hitmaker took to social media to share the story with his f…

Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:41hrs | | by Staff reporter

UZ student dies of cancer in SA

A University of Zimbabwe student Steve John Mutapiri  who was recently admitted at a South African hospital for operation following the donation on 100 000 Rand by a funeral service firm - Zororo/ Phumulani  has succumbed to the …

Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 07:55hrs | 7 | by Stephen Jakes

'Prostate cancer on the rise in Zimbabwe'

The growing spread of prostate cancer among Zimbabwean men now warrants a serious epidemiological investigation, the Zimbabwe Cancer Registry (ZCR) has revealed.ZCR registrar Eric Chokunonga said the increase in the incidence of this tumou…

Published: 22 Mar 2019 at 06:35hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Forex shortages hit cancer clinics

PARIRENYATWA Group of Hospitals consultant oncologist Webster Kudzatsa has said foreign currency shortages have hit cancer clinics, affecting patients as institutions fail to acquire spare parts and services of international engineers.Spea…

Published: 05 Mar 2019 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Student prostitution: Cancer in colleges, schools

Government and parents invest heavily in education. Often times education receives the lion's share of government's annual budget. It is not surprising. Education manufactures the nation's human capital and is the cardinal driver of nation…

Published: 25 May 2018 at 06:51hrs | 3 | by Professor Charles-PFukwa

Early symptoms of cancer

Over the last few years, the number of cancer cases has been increasing. There are various cancers which affect various organs and almost all types of cancer will have a significant impact on your life.The good news is that most cancers gr…

Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Dr Tendai Zuze

Tsvangirai to be given hero status by Zanu-PF?

VICE President Constantino Chiwenga vowed Wednesday to "honour that great son of the soil" as he expressed his "sadness" over the death of former Prime Minister and MDC-T leader Morgan Tsvangirai, NewZimbabwe reported.Tsvangirai finally su…

Published: 15 Feb 2018 at 06:04hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Tsvangirai diagnosed with a kidney tumour

Ailing MDC president Morgan Tsvangirai has been placed into an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a Johannesburg hospital after he refused to eat for 10 days due to the alleged ill-treatment of his wife Elizabeth by his family, the Daily News On…

Published: 11 Feb 2018 at 17:38hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter

Raw food treatment for cancer - Alternative cancer treatments

The Editor,I thought this information can help improve someone's quality of life.https://www.cancertutor.com/rawfood/This is a very potent cancer treatment; however, it should not be used as the only cancer treatment. This protocol is gene…

Published: 28 Jan 2018 at 14:58hrs | 4 | by Sam Wezhira

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