Category: BREAKING NEWS

Women Frustrated by Delays in Identifying Rapist of Grade 7 Pupil at Rank

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa  Women’s organisations have expressed frustration over the failure to identify and bring to justice the tout reportedly responsible for raping a minor in a parked commuter omnibus at the Rezende bus rank. To voice their concerns, members of the Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) converged on Friday at a Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) Outreach Activity at the Ruzende Parkade Rank. The event, attended by women of all ages, was aimed at showing solidarity with the affected child and other women and girls who have suffered abuse at…

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Bedroom Revolution? Condoms That Delay Ejaculation Hit Zim Market

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa  Zimbabweans are seeing a shift in sexual wellness products as new condoms designed to enhance pleasure and prolong intimacy enter the market. While condoms have traditionally been promoted for preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV, the latest options reflect changing consumer expectations and a growing interest in sexual wellbeing. “By introducing TRUST and LOVERS+ brands, PSH is expanding the range of options available to Zimbabweans, potentially increasing condom use and reducing the risk of sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancies,” said Kumbirai Chatora, the Population Solutions…

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City of Harare Health Insurance Officially Launched

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Harare health insurance has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Community Health Equity Fund (CHEF), aimed at improving access to healthcare and reducing reliance on out-of-pocket payments. The scheme, supported by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), ZB Financial Holdings, and Harare Municipal Medical Aid Society (HHMAS), will see residents pay a once-off registration fee of US$1 and an annual subscription fee of US$2. The pilot will run in the Southern District of Harare, beginning…

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China Firm Plans World’s First Pregnancy Humanoid Robot Using Artificial Womb

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China firm plans world’s first pregnancy humanoid robot using artificial womb

A Chinese tech firm is racing to deliver what could be the world’s first “gestation robot.” Kaiwa Technology, based in Guangzhou, has unveiled plans for a humanoid robot designed with an artificial womb embedded in its abdomen, capable of carrying a fetus through ten months of gestation and delivering a baby, according to Chinese media reports. Slated for debut by 2026 and expected to cost under 100,000 yuan (around US$13,900), the robot is being positioned as a pregnancy alternative for individuals who wish to avoid the burdens of human gestation.…

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Outcry Over Mandatory Registration Examination for Social Work Graduates

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By Staff Reporter The Council of Social Workers’ recent announcement introducing a mandatory registration examination for social work graduates has sparked significant backlash, particularly on social media. A Facebook post bearing the announcement attracted numerous comments, with many stakeholders expressing dissatisfaction over the communication and the policy itself. The Council declared that, starting in 2025, all prospective social work professionals holding qualifications such as the Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Social Work, Diploma, or Postgraduate Diploma must pass a registration exam before licensing. This move aligns with the Social…

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CMCOMMS Wins Top African Supply Chain Award, Vows to Intensify Fight Against Falsified Medicines

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CMCOMMS Wins Top African Supply Chain Award, Vows to Intensify Fight Against Fake Medicines

By HealthTimes Reporter CMCOMMS, a regional leader in health supply chain management, has won the Outstanding Achievement Award in Humanitarian & Health Supply Chain Management at the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA). The accolade recognises the organisation’s leadership and innovation in promoting Good Storage and Distribution Practices (GSDP) as a safeguard against substandard and falsified medical products (SFMPs) across Africa. The prestigious awards, guided by the principle “By the Industry, For the Industry”, celebrate organisations that demonstrate sustainable, world-class practices in supply chain management. This year’s competition attracted…

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SC Johnson Wins WHO Backing for New Tool to Prevent Malaria and Other Insect-Borne Diseases

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SC Johnson Guardian™

By Staff Reporter  NAIROBI, KENYA, August 15, 2025 – Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced a policy recommendation for spatial repellents to be used as an innovative tool to help fight insect-borne diseases like malaria. SC Johnson, maker of household brands such as OFF!®, Baygon® and Raid® and leaders in insect science, has been working towards this achievement for more than a decade and has already been distributing millions of its own company-developed and manufactured spatial repellents – SC Johnson Guardian™ and SC Johnson Mosquito Shield™ – to communities…

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VP Mohadi, Dr. Mombeshora Pledge Hospital Rehabilitation After Bulawayo Tour

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By Rukudzo Gota Top Zimbabwean Government officials toured hospital facilities in Bulawayo to assess the provision of services in the metropolitan province. Vice President Kembo Mohadi and Health and Child Care Minister Dr Douglas Mombeshora last week visited Cowdray Park Mini-Hospital, United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH), Mpilo Central Hospital, and Ingutsheni Central Hospital. The tour followed a series of visits to central hospitals in Harare Metropolitan Province by the Health Minister. President Emmerson Mnangagwa had earlier made impromptu visits to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals and Sally Mugabe Central Hospital. The visits…

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Viruses like COVID may ‘wake up’ dormant breast cancer cells, study finds

Michael Gwarisa

By Staff Reporter  The worry that breast cancer may someday return is a troubling source of anxiety for many survivors of the disease. This is because most relapses and metastatic cancers (those that have spread) are not caused by new tumours, but by dormant cancer cells that suddenly become active. These cells often settle in places like the lungs or bones, lying in wait for the right conditions to grow again. For years, researchers suspected that chronic inflammation from factors such as smoking or ageing could be one of those…

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Zimbabwe Doctors Name PSMAS Worst Medical Aid Service Provider

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Zimbabwe Doctors Name PSMAS Worst Medical Aid Service Provider

By Michael Gwarisa Doctors across various specialties in Zimbabwe have delivered a damning verdict on the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS), ranking it the worst medical aid service provider in the country in a new performance survey by the Zimbabwe Medical Association (ZiMA). The online poll, conducted from 14 to 21 April 2025, drew responses from 117 doctors nationwide. Using secure, anonymous voting, practitioners rated medical aid societies on how quickly they pay claims, the size of shortfalls, responsiveness to complaints, and overall customer service. PSMAS came last, with…

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