What started as a dream for artiste Sandra “Sandy” Ndebele became a reality last weekend as she finally met her role model, South African actress Connie Ferguson. Connie was in Harare over the weekend for a visit that was part of her regional tour. During her stay, she addressed a …
Read More »Cancer Cases Soaring In Sub-Saharan Africa: Report Finds
A study by an international group of cancer consultants says the number of people dying of the disease in sub-Saharan Africa could reach and even exceed a million per annum within eight years due to an insufficient number of specialist cancer centres and too many patients seeking medical attention when the …
Read More »Hit Hard By Storms & Forest Loss, Zimbabwe Builds Stronger Homes
HARARE– For Florence Panda, the best thing about her new house in eastern Zimbabwe is not the modern design or the size, big enough for her family of nine. It’s the fact that the house is built with cement bricks and mortar, so it should stay standing through a major storm …
Read More »Spike Throwing Cops Accused Of Causing Crash Which Left 4 Dead, 8 Injured
Police were accused of causing an accident which left four people dead and eight others injured near Mutare on Wednesday. A Toyota Hiace carrying morning commuters including school children overturned on the Vumba-Mutare road after a police officer deployed spikes, puncturing one of the tyres, witnesses said. The government banned …
Read More »Nurse Aid Certificate The New Gold
FOR 35-year-old Lorraine Siziba, attaining a nurse aid’s certificate is nudging her closer to achieving her goals. Siziba has never been formally employed since completing a Bachelor’s degree five years ago. She completed her studies in land surveying with flying colours, but finding a job has been an uphill task …
Read More »Family Of Six Now Requires ZWL$68 180 Per Month: ZimStat
A FAMILY of six now requires a total of ZW$68 178 to meet basic needs per month as inflation continues to surge, according to latest data from the Zimbabwe National Statistical Agency (ZimStat). This comes at a time when the Zimbabwean dollar has taken massive knocks against the United States …
Read More »Wheelchair-Bound Deborah Fraser Asks For ‘Love & Prayers’
FAMOUS South African gospel singer Deborah Fraser has asked for prayers after health complications saw her become wheelchair bound. While in hospital, the singer said her doctors said her sugar levels were high and diagnosed her with meningitis. She was “cleared” days after. Deborah says she remains hopeful she will …
Read More »Public Hospitals Now Derelict
THE situation in public medical institutions in Masvingo has reached critical levels since the country attained Independence as most hospitals are operating without the required medical equipment and drugs, putting the lives of patients at risk. Investigations by The NewsHawks revealed Masvingo General Hospital and most district hospitals are operating …
Read More »Why Are You silent?: First Lady Challenged Over Mary Mubaiwa Plight
FIRST Lady Auxilia Mnangagwa has been challenged to intervene and help Vice President Constantino Chiwenga’s estranged wife get the medical assistance. Described as critically ill by her doctors, Mary Mubaiwa says she needs to go abroad for treatment. UK based Restoration of Human Rights Organisation (ROHR), through its secretary, Vongayi …
Read More »Shocker: 34pc Of Under 18 Girls Married
NEARLY 34 percent of girls under the age of 18 are married countrywide, a statistic that has shocked the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC). The commission said it was concerned about the surge in child marriages and the exploitation of young women. According to the Zimbabwe Statistics Agency (Zimstat), 2 percent …
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