Author: Kuda Pembere

Zimbabwe Targets Local Dairy Packaging Recycling Plant with 1,000-Ton Monthly Waste Collection Goal

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By Kuda Pembere in Marondera Zimbabwe is aiming to establish a recyclable dairy packaging processing plant, a goal that will only be achievable if the country manages to collect 1,000 tons of dairy packaging waste each month. This was revealed by Dairy Processors Association of Zimbabwe (DPAZ) Secretary-General Tendai Marecha on Tuesday in Marondera, where the association launched an awareness campaign to highlight the importance of recycling dairy packaging. The campaign which began in Marondera aims to boost the collection volume and help meet the ambitious target. It will continue…

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Table Zen, Trinity Sport Use Table Tennis to Tackle ZIm’s Drug Problem

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By Kuda Pembere At a time when Zimbabwe is grappling with widespread drug and substance abuse, particularly among the youth, a US-based non-profit table tennis organization has partnered with local company Trinity Sport to donate table tennis equipment in an effort to promote the sport in the country. The equipment, supplied by US organization Table Zen, was distributed to various schools in Harare and Mashonaland East Province. Table tennis is an indoor sport similar to tennis, played with small bats and a lightweight ball on a table divided by a…

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Zim Screens 22 271 Women for Cervical Cancer Under NDS1

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By Kuda Pembere With the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) nearing its end this year, 22,271 women were screened for cervical cancer under its health pillar. This was revealed by Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Honourable Jenfan Muswere during a post-Cabinet media briefing on Tuesday. Cervical cancer remains a major public health challenge in Zimbabwe, ranking as the fourth most common cancer both globally and regionally. Each year, around 3,043 women in the country are diagnosed with the disease, and approximately 1,976 die from it. Zimbabwe is among the…

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Pregnant Inmate Fights for Reproductive Rights Behind Bars

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By Kudakwashe Pembere In a case anticipated to set an important legal precedent on maternal and reproductive health rights for incarcerated women in Zimbabwe, a pregnant inmate is asking the High Court to compel the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services (ZPCS) to appoint a dedicated gynaecologist for Chikurubi Female Prison within seven days and ensure the specialist is regularly available to attend to pregnant inmates. Melissa Messe Chiyangwa is also seeking a declaration that the conduct of Chikurubi Female Prison Officer in Charge Moses Chihobvu, the ZPCS Commissioner-General, and the…

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Over 120,000 Litres of Zimbabwean Milk Rejected for Export Due to Antibiotic Residues and Adulteration

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By Kuda Pembere More than 120,000 litres of milk intended for export were rejected by mid-2025, a sharp rise from 39,000 litres in the previous year. The increase has been attributed to high traces of antibiotics and adulteration, particularly the addition of water. This was revealed by Dr. Lawrance Dengenya, Director of Veterinary and Technical Services in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, during the 11th Annual General Meeting of the Zimbabwe Association of Dairy Farmers (ZADF), held recently. Trade facilitation is one of our mainstays,…

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Treasury Generates US$25 Million from Sugar Tax Collections

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By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s Treasury raised ZiG685.8 million (about US$25.4 million) from the sugar tax between January and May 2025, with the funds earmarked for the procurement of cancer equipment and medication. This was revealed by Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube during the Mid-Term Budget Review presentation on Thursday. Prof Ncube introduced the sugar tax in 2024, and by November of that year, over US$30 million had been collected, according to his Permanent Secretary, George Guvamatanga. “Government introduced a levy on sugar content in beverages…

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Red Cross Boosts Safe Water Access for Kuwadzana and Dzivarasekwa Communities

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By Kuda Pembere Two Harare institutions long plagued by unreliable water access, Rujeko Polyclinic and Kuwadzana 5 Primary School received a critical boost with the installation of solar-powered water schemes expected to significantly reduce service disruptions and the risk of waterborne diseases such as cholera and typhoid. With water storage capacities of 20,000 litres each, the systems were officially handed over on Tuesday by the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) to the Dzivaresekwa and Kuwadzana communities. The systems were installed at Rujeko Polyclinic and Kuwadzana 5 Primary School, both of…

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Higher Incomes and Diabetes Linked to Increased Colon Cancer Risk in Zimbabwe

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By Kuda Pembere People living in towns with an income of over US$500, as well as those with diabetes, are more prone to developing colon cancer compared to those who eat traditional diets. This was revealed by gastroenterologist Dr. Leolin Katsidzira, who presented findings from a 2019 study during a Men’s Health Awareness Day hosted by the Islamic Medical Association of Zimbabwe (IMAZ) in Harare. Dr. Katsidzira and his team discovered that individuals earning more than US$500 were consuming highly processed foods, which are linked to increased risk. According to…

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Zim Prepares for 2025 MICS with Nationwide Household Listing

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By Kuda Pembere A household listing exercise for the 2025 Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) is currently underway, with the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) stating that this phase is a critical step in preparing for data collection. The MICS survey plays a vital role in gathering national data on a wide range of socio-economic indicators concerning children, women, and men. The last survey was done in 2019. According to ZIMSTAT, the listing exercise, which began on 22 July, will conclude on 8 August 2025. “The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency…

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Two Medical Personnel Up for Perfusionist Training in Tanzania

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By Kuda Pembere At a time when Zimbabwe’s public health sector has only one perfusionist supporting cardiothoracic surgeries, two medical personnel from Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals are set to undergo training at Muhimbili University Hospital in Tanzania. This move is expected to ease the workload of the country’s lone perfusionist and gradually build up the number of trained personnel needed for a functional and sustainable heart surgery program. Perfusionists play a crucial role during heart surgeries by operating the heart-lung machine, which temporarily takes over the function of the heart…

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