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By Denzel Tshuma The Ministry of Health and Child Care, in partnership with the Zimbabwe Confederation of Midwives (ZICOM) and development partners, has launched the ePartograph, a digital labour-monitoring tool designed to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes. The tablet-based application was demonstrated during International Day of the Midwife commemorations held at United Bulawayo Hospitals […]
By Andile Vundla Zimbabwe Women will host South Africa Women in a historic five-match T20 International series at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo from September 11 to 19. The tour marks the first-ever visit to Zimbabwe by South Africa’s senior women’s national team, with matches scheduled for September 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19. The […]
By Monalisa Ntibane The rapid spread of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised serious concern, with medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warning that the outbreak has reached a deeply alarming stage. More than 1,000 suspected Ebola cases have been recorded in the country, while at least 246 people have died since […]
SFM NEWS Highlanders returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Hunters at Barbourfields Stadium on Sunday, climbing to seventh place in the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League standings. Bosso secured the win through goals from Malvern Sibanda and Benjamin Odeyugun, with a goal in each half helping the Bulawayo giants collect maximum points. […]
Nokusa Masuku Zimbabwe’s winter wheat planting programme has reached 78,458 hectares, representing 63 percent of the national target of 125,000 hectares, as farmers race to complete planting before the May 31 deadline. The current planting progress is ahead of the same period last year, raising optimism for a strong wheat harvest and improved national food […]
Nokusa Masuku The Government is seeking to ring-fence revenue generated from sugar taxes and other health-related levies to ensure the funds are used exclusively to strengthen the country’s healthcare system. Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora said the move is aimed at creating a sustainable source of funding for critical health services, including cancer […]
SFM NEWS South Africa is set to introduce facial recognition technology at its ports of entry as part of efforts to strengthen border security and combat illegal migration, passport fraud and corruption. Border Management Authority Commissioner Mike Masiapato says Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber is expected to launch the new Electronic Movement Control System, known […]
By Andile Vundla A 41-year-old unemployed man from Pumula North has been sentenced to 40 years effective imprisonment by the Western Commonage Regional Magistrates’ Court for the horrific sexual abuse and rape of a four-year-old female toddler. The incident occurred on 17 May when the convict capitalized on his position as a family friend to […]
By Andile Vundla Renowned traditional healer and spiritual leader Gogo Chihoro has arrived in Bulawayo ahead of “UMgido Wesintu” cultural dance gathering scheduled for Friday at Woodville Park in Mahatshula. The free overnight event, which also forms part of Culture Month commemorations, is expected to attract hundreds of attendees, including traditional healers and cultural enthusiasts […]
Nokusa Masuku Zimbabwe says its drive to promote local mineral beneficiation is beginning to yield significant economic benefits, with the country recording major progress in lithium processing and value addition. Addressing the BRICS PartNIR Innovation Center Entrepreneurs Forum, Industry and Commerce Minister Mangaliso Ndlovu said government policies aimed at encouraging local processing of strategic minerals […]
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