Staff writer in BULAWAYO CERVICAL cancer cases are increasing in the country — with limited screening coverage and low adherence to regular check-ups worsening the crisis. So said a worried Cancer Association of Zimbabwe (Caz) yesterday, while calling for greater support for patients and awareness campaigns. Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most…
Rutendo Ngara HIGH Court Justice Philda Muzofa has suspended mining operations of a Chinese firm, Beijing Brodtec Investments, which allegedly violently invaded Mukovo 12 mine, Mashonaland West Province, owned by Zimbabwean national Josphat Mutizira. According to court documents, Mutizira’s son, Elmon, who is the applicant in the case, pegged and registered the Mukovo 12 mine…
THE Council of Churches in Africa (CCA) has intensified its efforts to combat child marriages in Bulawayo through peer-led programmes that empower young people to educate each other about relationships, gender-based violence, and the dangers of early marriage. This initiative comes as Unicef reported that one in three girls in Zimbabwe is married before the…
THE ministry of Health has introduced a single-dose Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine for girls aged 10 to 14 to prevent cervical cancer, a significant public health issue in the country. This new protocol replaces the previous two-dose schedule. Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, a reproductive health officer at the ministry, Esther Ngaru, said the…
A NEW organisation, the Institute of Social Development Practices (ISDP), is set to officially launch in October this year with a mandate…
THE Sunday physical assault on Yadah FC goalkeeper Godknows Gurure after the club’s loss to Ngezi Platinum is a disturbing incident that exposes the darker side of football. According to reports, the attack was allegedly perpetrated by a team sponsor who accused Gurure of throwing the match in favour of Ngezi. This barbaric act is…
Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWEAN mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Sylvester ‘‘Gladiator’’ Chipfumbu, who made history in Abu Dhabi, by winning the UAE Warriors 61 Intercontinental Featherweight title last month, has set his sights on making the step up to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Reflecting on the victory over seasoned Jordanian veteran Ali Al-Qaisi…
Staff writer In BULAWAYO POLICE in Bulawayo have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers who struck in two separate incidents in the Emthunzini and Pumula South suburbs on Sunday and got away with US$6 000 and a vehicle. According to Bulawayo assistant police spokesperson Thandekile Ndlovu, the first incident occurred in Pumula South where…
RUTENDO NGARA A SECURITY guard Raison Kambayi appeared in court yesterday on armed robbery charges involving US$32 000. Kambayi allegedly conspired with Tinashe Muguti, to steal cash and valuables from his employer’s home. The court heard that Kambayi, who was on duty at the Southerton residence, allegedly connived with Muguti to ambush his employers, Shaolin…
Cloud Fusire SENIOR SPORTS WRITER THE second edition of the Moonlight Pink Ribbons of Hope Half Marathon and Charity Run is on…
