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UNESCO Launches Report On African Film Industry

May 30, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

The UNESCO Regional Office for Southern Africa (ROSA) in partnership with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) will host a regional launch of the African Film Industry Report on 31 May 2021 at the University campus. The Report, “Africa’s film industry: trends, challenges and opportunities for growth”, is a product of an exploratory study on the film and audiovisual industry in Africa undertaken by UNESCO. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and opportunities, as well as an overview of four potential growth patterns for the film and audiovisual industry.…

More talk on menstruation can end stigma: Plan International

May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 Healthtimes

Plan International Zimbabwe says more conversation about menstruation can help in eliminating associated stigma. In a statement commemorating World Menstrual Hygiene Day, Plan International said this is a global advocacy day that mobilises diverse national and international stakeholders to promote good menstrual health and hygiene management. By Staff Reporter “Inadequate spaces for conversations around periods coupled with unreliable and inconsistent access to clean water continue to contribute to period poverty and, investing in such is a prerequisite for dignified menstrual health and hygiene management,” said the organisation noting that, “For…

Seven Karoi Girls Turned Sex Slaves In Chitungwiza

May 28, 2022 Healthtimes

A local child trafficker is on the run after making seven girls from Karoi aged between 12 and 16 sex slaves at her abode in Chitungwiza. By Kuda Pembere The trafficker a woman named Ivy Nyashano according to the Police lured these adolescent girls promising fake jobs and then detained them for 10 days at her house in Chitungwiza. The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Ivy Nyashano (No Further Particulars Known) who is being sought by the Police for cases of…

IFRC Hands Over Replenishing Stocks To Boost Preparedness In Disaster Prone Districts

May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

THE International Federation of Red Cross (IFRC), has handed over replenishing stocks valued at US$49000 to the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) to strengthen emergency response capacity in areas that are highly prone to the natural disasters. By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has in the past three years experienced recurring natural disasters such as Tropical Cyclones, depressions and flooding. The replenishing stocks will support the National Society to preposition in the Masholanad East, Mashonaland Central, Masvingo and Manicaland provinces that were affected by disasters. Giving his acceptance remarks on behalf of…

Outcry As Major Funders Pull The Plug On Dapivirine Vaginal Ring Rollout

May 27, 2022May 27, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

A cloud of uncertainty has gripped the envisaged roll-out of the Vaginal ring or Dapivirine ring in Sub-Saharan Africa amidst indications that two of the major funding partners, the USAID and PEPFAR won’t be paying for the rollout of the ring but will now only support implementation studies. By Michael Gwarisa The development comes despite some progress that had been registered on the African continent where some governments had already approved use of the Dapivirine ring as a method of preventing new HIV infections in women. Zimbabwe and South Africa…

SAFAIDS To Set-Up CSE Anti-Opposition Task-force Team In Zimbabwe

May 27, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

THE Southern Africa HIV and AIDS Information Dissemination Service (SAFAIDS), is in the process of establishing a national Anti- Opposition committee for Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) in Zimbabwe, as means to systematically counter opposition to towards (CSE). By Michael Gwarisa Comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) is a curriculum-based process of participatory teaching and learning about aspects of sexuality aimed at equipping children and young people with knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that empower them to realise their sexual and reproductive health well-being and rights; develop healthy interpersonal relationships; reflect on the…

What you need to know about the monkeypox outbreak

May 24, 2022 Healthtimes

Moneypox could be the next coronavirus. The outbreak of the disease in some European countries is the latest concern among countries moreso the ability to spread. By Josephine Njoroge Monkeypox is a viral infection that has in the past been spotted in West and Central Africa. By the weekend, about 100 cases had been confirmed or suspected in Europe. As a result the disease is one of the most searched topics on Google. A statement by the World Health Organization (WHO) indicates scientists are investigating the outbreak, adding more cases…

Ezra Foundation rescues rural schools

May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

THE Ezra Foundation has donated over 15 computers to Nyamweda Primary School, and provided uniforms, stationery and school fees to a number of underprivileged students in a move aimed at helping to bridge educational inequity in the country. Melonia Munemo, the founder of Ezra Foundation, said the donation will result in students improving their academic skills, while school teachers will also gain skills and knowledge in computer literacy and internet usage. “Our goal is to close the digital divide by donating computers to rural schools as well as paying school…

Over 700 Obstetric Fistula Repairs Conducted In Zimbabwe Since 2015

May 24, 2022 Michael Gwarisa

THE United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC), have since the year 2015 conducted over 700 Obstetric Fistula (OF) repairs in women and girls. By Michael Gwarisa Obstetric fistula is a tear that occurs between the birth canal with the bladder and or rectum that leaves women leaking urine, faeces or both without control. As a result it leads to social rejection, and or subsequent medical complications with infection occurring easily. If not treated in a timely way it also causes…