Zimbabwe Situation

Source: Adopt new products to curb tobacco-related deaths, African govts told –Newsday Zimbabwe AFRICAN governments have been implored to adopt new strategies to reduce public health threats caused by tobacco as eight million deaths are recorded every year. Health experts, who converged in Nairobi, Kenya, last week at the second edition of the Harm Reduction […] …
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Source: Soap-making project transforms Mbire villagers’ livelihoods -Newsday Zimbabwe HUNDREDS of women in Mbire and Guruve, Mashonaland Central province, have had their lives transformed overnight after joining the Japanese government, United Nations Women-sponsored liquid soap-making project. The women produce the soap for resale to sustain their families. The project, carried out under a US$740 000 […] …
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Source: Some Nkayi councillors illiterate: Ex-chairperson – The Southern Eye SHOCKING revelations have emerged that some Nkayi councillors cannot read and write, casting doubt on their capacity to craft policies and play an oversight role over council management. Former council chairperson Kufakwezwe Ncube made the shocking revelations during debate in the Nkayi Community Parliament. Nkayi […] …
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Source: BCC, tree ambassador in city greening project – The Southern Eye BULAWAYO-BASED environmentalist and national tree ambassador Never Bonde has embarked on a joint venture with the local authority to promote a green city programme. Bonde noted that  10 200 trees were required in the central business district (CBD) to improve the city’s natural […] …
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Source: Demand for burial space spikes in Byo – The Southern Eye THE demand for burial space has spiked in Bulawayo, forcing city fathers to consider cremation. This was revealed in the latest council minutes on cemeteries and cremations. “Councillor Sikhululekile Moyo noted that the death rate was very high and demand for burial space […] …
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Source: Obstetric fistula prevalent in Zim –Newsday Zimbabwe ZIMBABWE has a high obstetric fistula prevalence rate, with about 30 women suffering from the medical complication seeking assistance each day, renowned gynaecologist Takura Kanonge has said. Obstetric fistula is one of the most serious and tragic injuries that occur as a result of poor management of […] …
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Source: Human, vehicular traffic peaks at Beitbridge border | The Herald Traffic is gradually peaking at the Beitbridge Border Post ahead of the festive season. (Story on Page 4) — Picture by Thupeyo Muleya Thupeyo Muleya Beitbridge Bureau Human and vehicular traffic through the revamped Beitbridge Border Post has started peaking as many Zimbabweans and other […] …
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Zimbabwe’s ruling Zanu PF party says the country’s critical electricity shortage is due to former President Robert Mugabe’s failure to invest in power generation. Correspondent, Pindai Dube reports. #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403 …
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Source: Economic growth, erratic rains affect power supply: Gata | The Herald Zesa Holdings executive chairman Dr Sydney Gata Africa Moyo Deputy News Editor The combination of massive economic growth in response to favourable policies introduced by President Mnangagwa’s administration and climate change resulting in erratic rains have led to electricity supply challenges resulting in load […] …
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Source: Anti-corruption hero – Zimbabwe Vigil Diary: 10th December 2022 https://www.flickr.com/photos/zimbabwevigil/52554303731/sizes/m/ The Zimbabwean journalist Hopewell Chin’ono has received an international award for his fight against corruption. Chin’ono said it was an important milestone not only for himself but for Zimbabwe, which was struggling to move ahead because of unprecedented looting of public funds and abuse […] …
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