Zimbabwean Government’s $440 Million Cancer Treatment Contract Raises Questions

A potential contract between the Zimbabwean government and a South African firm for the supply and installation of cancer treatment equipment has sparked controversy, with questions raised about transparency, accountability,…

Bribes and Delays -Zimbabwe’s Failing Health System

In Zimbabwe, a country grappling with a severe shortage of pathologists, families of deceased loved ones are often forced to navigate a complex web of corruption and inefficiency in the…

City of Harare’s Masterclass in Ignoring Court Rulings

The City of Harare is at it again, thumbing its nose at a High Court ruling that ordered them to rehabilitate the crumbling infrastructure of 58 flats in Mbare. It’s…

Danger Alert – Ozempic “Skinny Jab” Sold Illegally

The Medicines Control Authority Zimbabwe (MCAZ) and Health Professions Authority Zimbabwe (HPA) have issued a warning about the illicit sale and use of Ozempic, a prescription medication primarily intended for…

GOVERNMENT BANS DEADLY MUSOMBODHIYA BREW

In a bid to curb health risks and deaths, the government has outlawed the production and consumption of musombodhiya, a toxic alcoholic concoction popular in some parts of the country.…

Harare and Bulawayo-Zimbabwe’s Drinking Capitals (But Not Necessarily a Badge of Honor)

According to the latest Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS), women in Harare and Bulawayo are leading the pack when it comes to alcohol consumption. Because alcohol consumption is  a…

Zimbabwe Suspends Poultry Imports from Brazil Over Avian Influenza Outbreak

In a swift move to protect the country’s poultry industry, Zimbabwe has suspended imports of poultry and poultry products from Brazil following reports of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)…

Zimbabwean Men Flying Solo- A Closer Look at the Latest Demographic Trends

  A recent report from the Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS) reveals that nearly half of Zimbabwean men aged 15-49 are single. According to the survey, 45% of men…

COVID-19 Variant Alert: WHO Urges Global Vigilance

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a cautionary advisory, urging countries to remain vigilant and closely monitor the evolution of new COVID-19 variants. The WHO emphasizes the importance of…

Zimbabwe and China Partner to Boost Healthcare

In a significant move to enhance Zimbabwe’s healthcare infrastructure, the Cabinet has approved a landmark agreement with China’s Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital. This partnership aims to strengthen respiratory and critical…