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Zim scientists claim major cancer discovery

The scientists are working with the University of the Witswatersrand, in collaboration with Harare Institute of Public Health and University of Johannesburg.

By Ophar Mavuri and Praise Nyamadzawo Sep. 9, 2024

Zim scientists claim major cancer discovery

AMH journalists win at NAC media awards

The minister challenged the media to highlight gaps in the response, particularly among children, adolescent girls, and young women.

By Ophar Mavuri Sep. 12, 2024

Inside the life of Harare’s nocturnal vendors

According to nocturnal vendors, they prefer selling at night as most shops and outlets would have closed for the day.

By Ophar Mavuri Sep. 14, 2024

Inside the life of Harare’s nocturnal vendors

Call for high-impact HIV policies

Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda made these remarks during an HIV and Aids sensitisation meeting for parliamentarians last Friday.

By Ophar Mavuri Sep. 15, 2024

We’re liquid to rehabilitate roads: Zinara

In his remarks, Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona said government was targeting to launch several other road projects across the country.

By Ophar Mavuri Oct. 10, 2024

We’re liquid to rehabilitate roads: Zinara

Cimas, partners to drive innovation in health sector

The Healthathon 2.0, event will be held under the theme, Transforming Healthcare: Pioneering Tomorrow’s Health Solutions.

By Ophar Mavuri and Sydney Kawadza Oct. 21, 2024

Cimas, partners to drive innovation in health sector

Zim turns to Russia to improve maternal healthcare services

The maternal mortality ratio is estimated at 363 per 100 000 live births; and under-five mortality at 39.8 deaths per 1 000 live births, according to available statistics.

By Takudzwa Munemo and Ophar Mavuri Oct. 24, 2024

Zim turns to Russia to improve maternal healthcare services

Esar okays adolescent girls SRHR service provision

Despite facing a plethora of challenges, governments said they were working on improving and promoting adolescent access to SRHR services.

By Ophar Mavuri Oct. 25, 2024

Esar okays adolescent girls SRHR service provision

The untold story of multi-morbidity in Zim

According to Chimberengwa, there is the concept of integration of care for clients with multi-morbidity.

By Ophar Mavuri Oct. 29, 2024

The untold story of multi-morbidity in Zim

Climate change threatens Africa’s economies: ED

Mnangagwa said Africa was enduring the worst effects of global warming.

By Praise Nyamadzawo and Ophar Mavuri Oct. 31, 2024

Climate change threatens Africa’s economies: ED

Cimas partners HIT to address healthcare challenges

The Healthathon’24 was sponsored by Cimas.

By Ophar Mavuri and Vanessa Gonye Nov. 6, 2024

Cimas partners HIT to address healthcare challenges

Zim’s foodstuff production grows slightly in Q2

Overall manufacturing sector output for the second quarter of 2024 stood at 135,24, up from 113,65 in the same period last year.

By Ophar Mavuri Nov. 15, 2024

Zim’s foodstuff production grows slightly in Q2

Timeless Tales: 103-year-old's journey through history and heart

She is too alert for her age.

By Vanessa Gonye and Ophar Mavuri Nov. 16, 2024

Timeless Tales: 103-year-old's journey through history and heart

Fugitive Zambian MP apprehended in Zim

Banda, who was facing charges of aggravated robbery, attempted murder and escape from lawful custody, evaded authorities from Chipata General Hospital on August 4 this year.

By Takudzwa Munemo and Ophar Mavuri Nov. 21, 2024

The tale of Zim's 'torn' money buying brigade

Extremely worn out United States dollars (USD) are also rejected. For the money-buying brigade, damaged banknotes represent a business opportunity.

By Ophar Mavuri Nov. 27, 2024

The tale of Zim's 'torn' money buying brigade

Armed robbery suspects nabbed

Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi identified the suspects as Moketsi Ndlovu (18), Respect Khumalo (22) and Onias Tembo (19).

By Ophar Mavuri Nov. 27, 2024

Parents, school authorities fight over teachers’ strike

The impasse has forced learners to stay at home as teachers protest poor working conditions, among a host of other concerns.

By Ophar Mavuri Nov. 29, 2024

Parents, school authorities fight over teachers’ strike

School threatens to expel 500 learners

Parents and guardians expressed outrage and disappointment over the expulsions, which they claimed to be unfair and unjustified.

By Ophar Mavuri and Lawrence Maphosa Dec. 5, 2024

School readmits pupils after mass expulsions

The strike led to the withdrawal of students from the school, which, in turn, led to the expulsions.

By Ophar Mavuri Dec. 8, 2024

School readmits pupils after mass expulsions

NBSZ moves to build reserves amid low stocks

The campaign is in response to concerns that blood supplies may run short around the Christmas and New Year's holidays, when the majority of road accidents occur.

By Gracious Daniel and Ophar Mavuri and Praise Nyamadzawo Dec. 9, 2024

NBSZ moves to build reserves amid low stocks

New twist to expelled learners saga

The lawyers threatened to institute legal action to protect the interests of the minors.

By Ophar Mavuri Dec. 9, 2024

Trip money ‘disappears’ at Banket Primary School

In a letter addressed to the District Schools Inspector for Zvimba Andrew Matsikiti on December 4 this year, parents fingered four staff members in the scam.

By Ophar Mavuri Dec. 10, 2024

Trip money ‘disappears’ at Banket Primary School

Zimbabwe, Zambia sign SMEs MoU

Mutsvangwa Also said the partnership provides initiatives that help in driving innovation, creating jobs, and bolstering economic resilience in both Zimbabwe and Zambia.

By Ophar Mavuri Dec. 21, 2024

Govt hails MTB for skills training, development

Speaking during MTB’s 40th anniversary, Shava said the institution had offered skills training and professional development, bridging the skills gap in various sectors of the economy.

By Ophar Mavuri and Praise Nyamadzawo Dec. 23, 2024

Govt hails MTB for skills training, development

Triple bus accident claims two

The accident involved Tombs Motorways, Mbokoto, and Rimbi buses.

By Ophar Mavuri Dec. 24, 2024

WFP predicts gloomy 2025 for Zim’s hungry

Zimbabwe is experiencing a historic El Niño-induced drought that compromised most of the crops in the 2023-2024 farming season, leaving over five million

By Ophar Mavuri Dec. 29, 2024

WFP predicts gloomy 2025 for Zim’s hungry

270 locals set train in India

Speaking after meeting delegates from the Indian embassy in Zimbabwe, Presidential Affairs and Devolution secretary Tafadzwa Muguti said the co-operation would improve the economy.

By Ophar Mavuri Jan. 22, 2025

Zim livestock sector on road to recovery

The government also implemented the Livestock Emergency Assistance and Preparedness (LEAPS) programme, ensuring sustainability and productivity of the livestock sector.

By Ophar Mavuri and Lee Musaidzi Jan. 23, 2025

Zim livestock sector on road to recovery

12-year-old boy drowns in disused pit

RESIDENTS in Rockview Park in Zimre are up in arms with a Chinese mining company after a 12-year-old boy drowned in a disused three-metre pit dug by the company.

By Ophar Mavuri and Takudzwa Munemo Feb. 3, 2025

Protect wetlands: ActionAid Zimbabwe

According to ActionAid Zimbabwe, unauthorised activities have compromised the functionality of wetlands, leaving communities vulnerable to climate change.

By Ophar Mavuri Feb. 4, 2025