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Thursday, 09 May 2013 10:53
HARARE - The European Union (EU) delegation in Zimbabwe has purchased 63 ambulances worth $2,8 million, which they will hand over to the Health ministry on Friday, the delegation head has said. Aldo Dell’Ariccia, the EU ambassador to Zimbabwe, yesterday said...Read More
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Opinion & Analysis »
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 11:29
HARARE - With the elections looming so large in our collective consciousness, many policies and slogans are being proffered to the general public, lofty words and heavenly promises are being peddled day in day out. It saddens us to note...Read More
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Monday, 06 May 2013 11:06
HARARE - President Robert Mugabe claims he is physically fit and is in a healthy state due to constant medical check-ups, vigorous daily exercises and a balanced diet. Addressing members of his central committee on Saturday at the Zanu PF headquarters,...Read More
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News » Gugulethu Nyazema, Staff Writer
Friday, 12 April 2013 12:41
HARARE - Government is not giving priority to preventing cancers in children, a cancer specialist has said. A local medical doctor, Inam Chitsike said the low prioritisation in fighting the preventable diseases was causing serious child mortality in under-five-year-olds. Chitsike said...Read More
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Friday, 22 March 2013 11:46
HARARE - Donors have agreed to hike allowances for top health staff in government service, an increase that has been approved by the Health Services Board (HSB). According to documents at hand, the hike was effected after a meeting held on...Read More
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News » Gugulethu Nyazema, Staff Writer
Tuesday, 19 March 2013 12:28
HARARE - Zimbabwe has an adequate pool of resources to allow elimination of user fees for pregnant women, children under five and those over 65 in rural clinics, a government minister has said. Henry Madzorera, the Health and Child Welfare minister,...Read More
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Business »
Sunday, 17 March 2013 14:11
HARARE - Finance minister Tendai Biti has lambasted the distribution of loans by the financial sector, which is heavily inclined towards the non-productive and consumptive sectors of the economy. This comes as 16 percent of loans disbursed by banks in December...Read More
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Opinion & Analysis »
Thursday, 14 March 2013 11:08
HARARE - If there is anything African politicians and policy-makers stand accused of — nothing ranks high as chanting empty slogans and deceptive proclamations. Most governments claim to derive their power from people and are ready to serve the people who...Read More
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News » Gugulethu Nyazema, Staff Writer
Wednesday, 13 March 2013 10:26
HARARE - Zimbabwean women are suffering health risks arising from being exposed to indoor smoke. But the problem is not unique to Zimbabwe: nearly three billion people, most living in low-income countries, rely on solid fuel for cooking, lighting and heating....Read More
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Features » Ndakaziva Majaka, Staff Writer
Sunday, 03 March 2013 13:46
HARARE - Harare's cemeteries illustrate two immutable facts, death is universal and fast dwindling grave space is coming at a premium. Many of Harare’s cemeteries have run out of space, and others are searching for ways to be as efficient as...Read More
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News » Gugulethu Nyazema, Staff Writer
Wednesday, 13 February 2013 13:55
HARARE - Fun-loving Zimbabweans’ insatiable appetite for braai with lots of salt is legendary. But health officials are raising the red flag, warning gochi gochi or chisa nyama as some call it is coming at a heavy cost. The ministry of...Read More
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Sunday, 10 February 2013 12:27
HARARE - Ministry of Health and Child Welfare has suffered serious financial prejudice from theft and fraud by its staffers, resulting in the misappropriation of $68 000 and 18 000 Rand. Permanent secretary Gerald Gwinje on Friday briefed the portfolio committee...Read More
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Monday, 21 January 2013 11:08
HARARE - Clearly, this is their dirty little secret. They need to survive. Often staying for more than a week — sleeping side by side with vagrants on shop verandas at Sakubva Bus Terminus, rural vendors who travel to Mutare to...Read More
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Tuesday, 18 December 2012 12:02
HARARE - “I am so grateful to be standing in front of you today. I know that I owe my life to God who gave his people the wisdom to manufacture life-prolonging drugs. “When I came here last year, I looked...Read More
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Sunday, 04 November 2012 14:15
HARARE - Amid talk of Vice President John Nkomo’s possible retirement due to renewed health setbacks, a fresh and vicious power struggle has erupted in Zanu PF’s top echelons, it has emerged. This also comes as there is a strong push...Read More
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