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Zimbabwe hosts key radiation safety Conference in Bulawayo
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) this week hosted its second National Radiation Safety Conference in Bulawayo, focusing on strategies to enhance radiation safety and security in t...Published: 04 Jul 2025 at 12:32hrs | 52 | 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.P...Published: 06 Sep 2024 at 13:09hrs | 624 | 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 ...Published: 02 Jun 2024 at 09:07hrs | 21 | by Staff reporter
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 | 4 | by Erick Matotoba
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 | 12 | by Staff reporter
Stanbic donates USD $34K worth of sun protection products to people living with albinism
HARARE - 20 NOVEMBER 2020 Stanbic Bank has donated sun protection products worth US$34 000 to the Albino Charity Organization of Zimbabwe (ALCOZ) as part of its annual Corporate Social Investment (CSI...Published: 20 Nov 2020 at 15:49hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Chiwenga undergoes poisoning operation
VICE-PRESIDENT Constantino Chiwenga, who was airlifted to China from South Africa in July — sparking intense jostling for his position — underwent a life-saving yet risky operation at a top Beijin...Published: 06 Sep 2019 at 07:45hrs | | by Staff reporter
King Mswati's 12th wife dies in SA hospital - reports
The wife of eSwatini's King Mswati the third, Nothando Dube, has died, according to reports.Known as Inkhosikati LaDube, she was the 12th wife of the Swazi monarch.According to the SAB...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 08:00hrs | 1 | 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 | 14 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga suspectedly poisoned with deadly Polonium-210
Vice president, Rtd General Constantino Chiwenga, is suspected of suffering from the lethal polonium- 210 poisoning, and is reportedly admitted at an undisclosed Indian military hospital.High ...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 06:53hrs | 34 | by Staff Reporter
Chiwenga's health condition deteriorates
Unwell Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reportedly been flown out for treatment in India as health fears around the country's second in charge continue to mount.The VP, who o...Published: 13 Feb 2019 at 16:17hrs | 2 | by NewZimbabwe.com
Chiwenga health woes mount
UNWELL Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has reportedly been flown out for treatment in India as health fears around the country's second in charge continue to mount.The VP, who once reveale...Published: 09 Feb 2019 at 20:14hrs | 2 | by newzimbabwe
11 cancer symptoms you should not ignore
Nobody likes the "C" word. Cancer is the scariest disease out there but if you catch it early, you have a big chance of survival.Obviously, some of the symptoms associated with the disease can...Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 07:19hrs | 1 | by Health Reporter
Think twice before bleaching your skin
This week we revisit the skin lightening substances, to answer inquiries that have been coming in on the subject.It is now known within our communities that chemical bleaching can lead to seri...Published: 13 Jul 2018 at 06:51hrs | | by Mthandazo Ndlovu
'Albinism should not be a hindrance to education'
Children with albinism often perform badly in school not because they are less intelligent but because their teachers and peers are still ignorant of their specific needs.Addressing an Albinis...Published: 04 Jun 2018 at 08:50hrs | 1 | by Nicole Hondo
Sikhala blasts Chiwenga
Aspiring MDC Member of Parliament for Zengeza West Job Sikhala has described Vice President Constantino Chiwenga as being part of the ruling Zanu-PF elite which has been taking Zimbabweans for a ride ...Published: 15 May 2018 at 12:27hrs | 1 | by Staff reporetr
Chiwenga has cancer
The Acting President, Retired General Constantino Chiwenga has poured cold water on social media claims that he is using skin lightening creams, revealing that he suffered a skin cancer disease which ...Published: 08 May 2018 at 21:57hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
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 lif...Published: 13 Apr 2018 at 07:11hrs | | by Dr Tendai Zuze
Aids Levy to fund cancer fight
At least 7 000 new cases of cancer are recorded every year in Zimbabwe, resulting in 1 500 deaths. Moreover, 60 percent of these cancers are associated with HIV.As a result, the National Aids ...Published: 25 Jun 2017 at 12:06hrs | | by Staff reporter
Skin-bleaching creams: Women want to be white and be Europeans including Mrs Tsvangirai!
Ms Belinda Chowa: you are a star in the face of absolute ignorance to some of our sister that still thinks to be white is superior. I read your article on Bulawayo24 in disbelief: are there still wome...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 20:47hrs | 7 | by Nomazulu Thata
Skin bleaching
Bleaching is usually done by women although there are some men whom have also joined this trend. This ever growing trend has given rise to multi-million dollar markets in most countries especially in ...Published: 13 Mar 2017 at 10:26hrs | 4 | by Belinda Chowa
'Prophet Magaya healed me'
A skin cancer patient was in tears narrating how he suffered from the disease and testified that he was healed after receiving prayers from Prophetic Healing and Deliverance ministries founder Prophet...Published: 24 Jan 2017 at 13:08hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Multiple skin-cancer patient appeals for urgent medical assistance
Eight-year old Bridget Mandimutsira, a multiple skin cancer patient, is in dire need of assistance to access specialist treatment.Last Thursday, Bridget woke up in a critical condition. He...Published: 29 Aug 2016 at 08:57hrs | | by MDC-T
Mandoza says he is now cancer free
South Africa's kwaito star Mandoza who was reported to be battling with cancer has admitted that he was at some point battling with the deadly ailment but said his battle has succeeded as he is ...Published: 11 Apr 2016 at 08:18hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Mandoza battling with cancer
Kwaito star Mandoza’s battle with cancer is reportedly bearing fruits. Sunday Sun reported that Nkalakatha hitmaker was back in hospital for an operation.Sources close to the s...Published: 10 Apr 2016 at 13:27hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
4-year-old cancer patient appeals for assistance
FOUR-YEAR-OLD Ngonidzashe Mazarire is appealing for $3 000 to undergo surgery in South Africa after he was attacked by an aggressive skin cancer.Despite having started in September last year, ...Published: 30 Jan 2015 at 21:16hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Superstitious men rape women with albinism to cure HIV
Some superstitious Zimbabwean men living with HIV are said to be raping women with albinism believing they will be cured of the virus.The Zimbabwe Albino Association (Zimas) estimates 70 perce...Published: 28 Sep 2014 at 07:19hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Mudede's claim that contraception causes cancer is misleading and alarmist
In remarks at an Africa Day celebration in Harare on 25 May, Zimbabwe's Registrar General, Tobaiwa Mudede, advised the country's women to stop using contraceptives, the state-owned Herald newspaper re...Published: 17 Jun 2014 at 14:03hrs | 3 | by Researched by Sintha Chiumia
Women warned against privates tightening herbs
HARARE-BASED oncologist Annah Mary Nyakabawo has warned women to desist from using v*gina tightening herbs saying this exacerbated the risk of contracting the human papilloma virus that causes ...Published: 01 Feb 2014 at 13:46hrs | | by Staff reporter
Prostate cancer on the rise among Zimbabwean black men
The prevalence of prostate cancer among Zimbabwean black men is rising and the growth rate is now several times higher in recent years than it was 20 years ago, according to findings by the Zimbabwe C...Published: 08 Jan 2014 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Scientists claim new drugs 'can cure cancer'
Skin cancer suffers could be cured of the disease with new breakthrough drugs, experts claimed, as they hailed the "beginning of a new era".Seriously ill patients are said to have seen "spect...Published: 29 Sep 2013 at 08:34hrs | | by Staff Reporter
People living with albinism appeal to govt for sunscreen medication
PEOPLE living with albinism have bemoaned lack of sunscreen medication in the country's health institutions including pharmacies, putting their lives in great danger.Zimbabwe Albino Associatio...Published: 23 Jun 2013 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Women now wear pampers to make their butt more curvy and attractive
While a new culture that celebrates women with hips has hit the country, the slim and not so good ones have been forced to seek alternatives in pampers, a study has revealed.Eager to keep in t...Published: 11 Jan 2013 at 07:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Chris Hani killer, Clive Derby-Lewis, denied parole
Johannesburg - Right-winger Clive Derby-Lewis, who was convicted of the murder of SA Communist Party general secretary Chris Hani, has been denied parole, his lawyer said on Friday."Yes indeed...Published: 26 Aug 2011 at 14:22hrs | 1 | by Sapa
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