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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 | 210 | by Anashe Mupamombe
Zimbabwean lands top UN fund post
Acting Permanent Secretary for Environment, Climate and Wildlife, Mr. Washington Zhakata, has been appointed as the vice board chair of the Adaptation Fund under the United Nations Framework Conventio...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:11hrs | 231 | 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 alloc...Published: 08 Oct 2024 at 18:45hrs | 317 | 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 de...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 14:43hrs | 928 | by Staff reporter
Radiation material intercepted at Beitbridge border
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) recently intercepted a shipment of radioactive material at the Beitbridge Border Post. The material, transported from South Africa in a South Afri...Published: 04 Jul 2024 at 15:05hrs | 61 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe calls for nuclear disarmament
Energy and Power Development Minister Edgar Moyo affirmed the government's dedication to enhancing nuclear security by endorsing the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in bolstering...Published: 22 May 2024 at 10:09hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Chinese tech to help Zimbabwe police crackdown on drug barons
POLICE have vowed to use newly received equipment from China to descend on all drug cartels with the same severity the impact of the drugs is having on societies as the fight against substance abuse i...Published: 19 Jan 2024 at 13:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Equipment crisis hits Bulawayo hospitals
MPILO and United Bulawayo (UBH) hospitals are failing to replenish wheelchairs and cancer radiation machines due to poor government funding.The government-owned hospitals are currently having ...Published: 15 Jan 2024 at 05:23hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo MRI scan machine installed
A NEW state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imagining (MRI) scan has been installed at Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo, a huge boost to health service delivery for the southern region as it will enha...Published: 10 Jan 2024 at 05:34hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Russian flight paramedic instructors Zimbabwe - bound
Russian flight paramedic instructors are expected in the country this week to start training local air ambulance personnel, paving the way for the launch of Zimbabwe's first national air ambulance ser...Published: 03 Dec 2023 at 10:32hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Blind power consolidation renders Mnangagwa weak
LEGAL and parliamentary affairs independent think-tank Veritas has expressed misgivings over the roles and duties which President Emmerson Mnangagwa assigned to himself and vice-presidents amid concer...Published: 23 Nov 2023 at 06:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
1 ambulance for Parirenyatwa
ZIMBABWE'S largest referral hospital, Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals, which services Harare and other nearby provinces, has been operating with only one functional ambulance, reflecting the country's...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 20:40hrs | 11 | 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 procu...Published: 12 Nov 2023 at 11:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa addresses first session of 10th Parliament
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa addressed the first session of the 10th Parliament this afternoon at the new Parliament Building in Mount Hampden, Harare.Below is the full speech.It is my singular...Published: 03 Oct 2023 at 14:30hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bemoans low IPPs success rate
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) has expressed concern over the limited success of independent power producers (IPPs) in the country, highlighting that their contribution to the nationa...Published: 24 Sep 2023 at 09:07hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe signs nuclear energy cooperation agreements with Russia
The intergovernmental agreement between Russia and Zimbabwe - which follows a memorandum of understanding concluded in September 2021 - was signed by Rosatom Director General Alexei Likhachev and Zimb...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 09:19hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Kariba finally receives new X-ray machine
GOVERNMENT will commission a new X-ray machine at the Kariba District Hospital to replace the one which was destroyed in an inferno four years ago.Kariba hospital's incapacity to handle heavy ...Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mpilo hospital needs US$80 000 to repair radio therapy machines
ABOUT US$80 000 is needed to repair radio therapy machines at Mpilo Central Hospital at a time when Government is the process of coming up with measures which will solve the problem of non-functional ...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:37hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's disused radioactive material facility nearing completion
Permanent secretary Gloria Magombo, RPAZ Ceo Justice Chipuru and Energy Minister Soda Zhemu touring the Disused Radiation Sources Facility in Hatcliffe, Harare yesterdayTHE construction of a d...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga should act on health licence fees
REGULATORY authorities are some of the major cost drivers of health service delivery in our country.With health financing mainly out-of-pocket, achieving universal health coverage (UHC) become...Published: 19 Jan 2023 at 07:34hrs | | by Johannes Marisa
Zimbabwean doctor at centre of Grace Mugabe farm 'gift' charged with medical misconduct; risks being struck off by tribunal
A doctor at the centre of a 2016 farm seizure row in Zimbabwe is appearing before the UK Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) over allegations of mistreating patients.The tribunal, un...Published: 30 Jun 2022 at 06:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Tobacco farmers urged to implement climate change proofing Agricultural practices
Senior Agronomist Lazarus Gatawa has urged tobacco farmers to plan thoroughly and elevate their agricultural practices as mitigation measures to cou...Published: 18 Jun 2022 at 08:39hrs | 15 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Largest solar plant set for Matebeleland South
A 2,5MW solar power plant expected to be the single largest rural electrification project in the country is set to be constructed in Manama, Gwanda in Matebeleland South, at a cost of US$4,5 million....Published: 31 Mar 2022 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Cancer patients stranded at Pari
THOUSANDS of cancer patients have been left stranded after Parirenyatwa Hospital's three radiotherapy machines broke down.Radiation is used to treat at least 50% of all cancer cases. It can be...Published: 09 Feb 2022 at 05:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zesa loses more key electricity infrastructure
Thieves have stolen at least 72 iron angle bars from Zesa transmission towers along the 33KV power line from Kariba South Power Station, weakening the structures and opening the risk that they could c...Published: 22 Jan 2022 at 05:20hrs | | 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
Do we need more diseases that freak out our leaders for them to finally attend to crumbling health care system?
It is really strange, in fact, creepy, how people appear freaked out and terrified by the thought of death and dying.Honestly, as much as most of us are not suicidal, and not actively seeking ...Published: 30 Aug 2021 at 17:37hrs | 5 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Mpilo cancer machines break down - and nearest engineers in South Africa
Radiation therapy machines have broken down at Bulawayo's Mpilo Central Hospital, imperilling the lives of over 100 cancer patients on a waiting list for treatment.Mpilo is one of only two med...Published: 26 May 2021 at 10:00hrs | | by Staff reporter
'Our electricity tariffs are too low'
Dr David Madzikanda was appointed board chairperson of the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (Zera) in January this year. His team was immediately tasked with facilitating the country's access to m...Published: 23 May 2021 at 07:24hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe dumps SA investor for Russia over nuclear deal
ZIMBABWE has dumped a US$6.5 billion nuclear energy deal with a South African investor, opting instead to do business with the Russian government, after the Office of the President and Cabinet frustra...Published: 20 May 2021 at 22:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Main Characteristics of The Smallest СubeSat Cameras
CubeSat cameras are an essential part of small-sized satellites today. Let's discuss some of their characteristics. We delve right into details to help you understand...Published: 19 Apr 2021 at 10:40hrs | 19 | by Staff Writer
No independence exeat for boarders
As part of efforts to contain Covid-19 infections, boarders have to remain at school over the Independence weekend and gatherings for the 41st anniversary remain limited to 50, but the vaccination pro...Published: 14 Apr 2021 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mpilo to resume radiation therapy for cancer, says Chiwenga
GOVERNMENT will avail radiotherapy and chemotherapy services at Mpilo Central Hospital for cancer services following disruption of the amenities recently. Vice President Dr Constantino Chiweng...Published: 12 Apr 2021 at 07:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mpilo stops radiation therapy for cancer patients
Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo - one of only two medical facilities in the country that treat cancer patients - is turning away patients in need of life-saving radiation therapy because it has no ...Published: 06 Apr 2021 at 15:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The ultimate checklist for the winter adventure of your dreams
Bears sure have it easy. At the very least, they get to hibernate all winter without a worry in the world. After all, sleeping in and doing nothing during cold winter days is a dream for a lot of peop...Published: 17 Feb 2021 at 11:34hrs | 5 | by Staff writer
Over 4 000 cars get radiation clearance certificates
MORE than 4 000 vehicles have been given radiation free certificates after being screened at ports of entry. While there were no available statistics of vehicles that failed the screening process, the...Published: 08 Feb 2021 at 05:46hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Rare skin disease hits Zimbabwe
SYMPTOMS upon first exposure to sunlight: Freckling on sun-exposed areas. Dry skin. Pimples resembling blisters develop into spider web-like vessels and eventually dark brown tumours.If your c...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 18:37hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Vehicle radiation checks to start
Food and water testing for cancer causing radiation elements in imported foods will begin this year as the Government has already set up a Gamma Spectrometry Laboratory in Harare which is expected to ...Published: 09 Jan 2021 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe border posts prepare for radiation control
THE Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe is setting up shop at the country's ports of entry to enforce the new Government requirements on vehicle imports. Under the new regulations, (S1 ...Published: 09 Dec 2020 at 05:46hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean ex-Japanese car importers to pay radiation inspection fees
GOVERNMENT yesterday ordered all newly-imported vehicles from countries which have experienced nuclear radiation such as Japan to be inspected for radiation before they enter the country with immediat...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 21:36hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Imports of old second hand cars banned
Imports of second-hand vehicles more than 10 years old are to be banned to contain the import bill and promote the domestic motor industry, while all vehicles imported from Japan now require prior cle...Published: 28 Nov 2020 at 07:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo's water works under scrutiny
THE Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) wants to investigate Bulawayo City Council's water and waste water purification facilities to establish if there is any contamination.Acco...Published: 08 Nov 2020 at 07:32hrs | | by Staff reporter
Infertility: A shared responsibility
Being a parent is a desired part of adult identity in most societies. For many couples, the inability to bear children is a tragedy. The conflux of personal, interpersonal, social, and religious expec...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 12:01hrs | | by Heaven Munyuki
Environmental benefits of the internet
There are more than 2.5 billion people who are connected to the internet from over the world. The carbon footprint and energy of the Internet are assumed to surpass air travel. Right from shipping and...Published: 09 Aug 2019 at 21:30hrs | 5 | by Staff Writer
Solar use incentives on the cards to 'ease pressure on Zesa'
Government is crafting incentives to promote investment into solar energy to reduce pressure on grid electricity, whose generation is currently depressed due to low water levels in Kariba dam. ...Published: 15 Jul 2019 at 07:47hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa hires second United States public relations firm for $1 million
President Emmerson Mnangagwa, battling to end Zimbabwe's international isolation, has recruited a second public relations firm in the United States at a cost of US$1 million per year.Documents...Published: 18 Jun 2019 at 08:57hrs | 51 | by ZimLive
Bogus UK company investing in Zimbabwe exposed
A bogus United Kingdom based firm, Bestfield Consulting, has reportedly invested a whooping US$100 million to train small-scale miners in modern mining methods.The Herald reported that t...Published: 05 Jun 2019 at 12:09hrs | 3 | by Mandla Ndlovu
High temperatures to hit Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE is expected to experience near record-high temperatures across the country from today up to Saturday, the Meteorological Services Department (MSD) warned yesterday. The MSD said in a ...Published: 20 Feb 2019 at 22:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mpilo radiotherapy patients stranded
ABOUT 150 cancer patients accessing radiation services from Mpilo Central Hospital in Bulawayo are stranded following the breakdown of machinery at the hospital since November last year. Radia...Published: 19 Feb 2019 at 22:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe scientists discover 'ozone hole' over South Africa
A team of Zimbabwean researchers has discovered an "ozone hole" over South Africa that is centred over the Free State Province during spring, which impacts on temperature and rainfall levels, accordin...Published: 18 Feb 2019 at 23:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
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