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New cancer machines bring hope

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THE acquisition and imminent commissioning of modern cancer treatment equipment at Mpilo Central Hospital marks a pivotal, highly commendable milestone for Zimbabwe’s public healthcare sector.For years, cancer patients and their families have endured immense emotional, physical, and financial distress due to frequent breakdowns of outdated machinery, prolonged treatment delays, or the prohibitive cost of seeking…

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Boost for pregnant women in Byo

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Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo PREGNANT women requiring specialized maternity care in Bulawayo will access improved ambulance services following the revival of the Urban Voucher Programme.The programme will enable maternity patients requiring referral from selected health facilities to access ambulance transportation to Mpilo Central Hospital for specialised care.The initial phase is being rolled out at Cowdray Park…

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Justice Hungwe new head of Supreme Court

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Rutendo NgaraSENIOR STAFF WRITER JUSTICE Charles Hungwe was yesterday sworn in as the inaugural Judge President of the country’s Supreme Court.This means that Hungwe — who has been on secondment in Lesotho — will become the head of the Supreme Court when he assumes his new role in November.Speaking yesterday, Hungwe said he was committed…

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Chivayo surprises Jnr Spragga with US$200k

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Ashley MoyoSENIOR ENTERTAINMENT WRITER BUSINESSMAN Wicknell Chivayo has gifted a US$200 000 package to Zimdancehall musician Jnr Spragga, offering to buy him a house worth up to US$150 000 and furniture valued at US$50 000.Chivayo announced the news while praising the young musician’s raw talent, energetic performances and growing ability to command large audiences.The businessman…

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Maize supplies plentiful, insists farmers’ union

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Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER THE Zimbabwe Farmers Union (ZFU) has forcefully rejected calls to ease maize import restrictions, maintaining that local grain supplies remain abundant nationwide.It said yesterday that reports claiming farmers were no longer supplying maize were misleading and could be part of efforts to pressure authorities into allowing increased imports.“The Zimbabwe Farmers Union is…

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Plans afoot for new biotechnology city

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Tapiwa ChirumeSTAFF WRITER ZIMBABWE is establishing a biotechnology city and pharmaceutical special economic zone to boost domestic medicine production and attract vital investment from diaspora experts.The initiative comes as authorities seek to expand domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing and create an environment capable of attracting investment into the sector.Speaking at the Pharmaceutical Industry Conference at the weekend,…

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Coltart implores Mzilikazi heritage tourism drive

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Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo BULAWAYO mayor David Coltart has challenged the city and government to turn the annual King Mzilikazi commemorations into a major cultural tourism attraction capable of creating jobs and generating economic opportunities for young people.This comes after the commemorations brought Bulawayo on Saturday to life with a colourful cultural procession with participants dressed…

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New lab ends overseas diagnostic reliance

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Hazel Marimbizain Bulawayo A NEW US$1.5 million laboratory at United Bulawayo Hospitals will eliminate Zimbabwe’s reliance on neighbouring countries for specialised medical diagnostic testing.The laboratory, whose construction was completed two years ago, is expected to become a one-stop diagnostic centre, enabling public health institutions to conduct specialised tests locally instead of sending samples to South…

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UN calls for development finance shift

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HAZEL MARIMBIZA THE United Nations (UN) has implored Zimbabwe to develop sustainable strategies of funding national development initiatives as traditional donor funding continues to decline.Speaking to the Daily News – the country’s most influential newspaper – at the weekend, UN resident coordinator in Zimbabwe Rosemary Kalapurakal said developing countries could no longer build their development…

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