Ophar Mavuri
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Zim scientists claim major cancer discovery
The scientists are working with the University of the Witswatersrand, in collaboration with Harare Institute of Public Health and University of Johannesburg.
By Ophar Mavuri and Praise Nyamadzawo
Sep. 9, 2024
AMH journalists win at NAC media awards
The minister challenged the media to highlight gaps in the response, particularly among children, adolescent girls, and young women.
By Ophar Mavuri
Sep. 12, 2024
Inside the life of Harare’s nocturnal vendors
According to nocturnal vendors, they prefer selling at night as most shops and outlets would have closed for the day.
By Ophar Mavuri
Sep. 14, 2024
Call for high-impact HIV policies
Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda made these remarks during an HIV and Aids sensitisation meeting for parliamentarians last Friday.
By Ophar Mavuri
Sep. 15, 2024
We’re liquid to rehabilitate roads: Zinara
In his remarks, Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona said government was targeting to launch several other road projects across the country.
By Ophar Mavuri
Oct. 10, 2024
Cimas, partners to drive innovation in health sector
The Healthathon 2.0, event will be held under the theme, Transforming Healthcare: Pioneering Tomorrow’s Health Solutions.
By Ophar Mavuri and Sydney Kawadza
Oct. 21, 2024
Zim turns to Russia to improve maternal healthcare services
The maternal mortality ratio is estimated at 363 per 100 000 live births; and under-five mortality at 39.8 deaths per 1 000 live births, according to available statistics.
By Takudzwa Munemo and Ophar Mavuri
Oct. 24, 2024
Esar okays adolescent girls SRHR service provision
Despite facing a plethora of challenges, governments said they were working on improving and promoting adolescent access to SRHR services.
By Ophar Mavuri
Oct. 25, 2024
The untold story of multi-morbidity in Zim
According to Chimberengwa, there is the concept of integration of care for clients with multi-morbidity.
By Ophar Mavuri
Oct. 29, 2024
Climate change threatens Africa’s economies: ED
Mnangagwa said Africa was enduring the worst effects of global warming.
By Praise Nyamadzawo and Ophar Mavuri
Oct. 31, 2024
Cimas partners HIT to address healthcare challenges
The Healthathon’24 was sponsored by Cimas.
By Ophar Mavuri and Vanessa Gonye
Nov. 6, 2024
Zim’s foodstuff production grows slightly in Q2
Overall manufacturing sector output for the second quarter of 2024 stood at 135,24, up from 113,65 in the same period last year.
By Ophar Mavuri
Nov. 15, 2024
Timeless Tales: 103-year-old's journey through history and heart
She is too alert for her age.
By Vanessa Gonye and Ophar Mavuri
Nov. 16, 2024
Fugitive Zambian MP apprehended in Zim
Banda, who was facing charges of aggravated robbery, attempted murder and escape from lawful custody, evaded authorities from Chipata General Hospital on August 4 this year.
By Takudzwa Munemo and Ophar Mavuri
Nov. 21, 2024
The tale of Zim's 'torn' money buying brigade
Extremely worn out United States dollars (USD) are also rejected. For the money-buying brigade, damaged banknotes represent a business opportunity.
By Ophar Mavuri
Nov. 27, 2024
Armed robbery suspects nabbed
Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi identified the suspects as Moketsi Ndlovu (18), Respect Khumalo (22) and Onias Tembo (19).
By Ophar Mavuri
Nov. 27, 2024
Parents, school authorities fight over teachers’ strike
The impasse has forced learners to stay at home as teachers protest poor working conditions, among a host of other concerns.
By Ophar Mavuri
Nov. 29, 2024
School threatens to expel 500 learners
Parents and guardians expressed outrage and disappointment over the expulsions, which they claimed to be unfair and unjustified.
By Ophar Mavuri and Lawrence Maphosa
Dec. 5, 2024
School readmits pupils after mass expulsions
The strike led to the withdrawal of students from the school, which, in turn, led to the expulsions.
By Ophar Mavuri
Dec. 8, 2024
NBSZ moves to build reserves amid low stocks
The campaign is in response to concerns that blood supplies may run short around the Christmas and New Year's holidays, when the majority of road accidents occur.
New twist to expelled learners saga
The lawyers threatened to institute legal action to protect the interests of the minors.
By Ophar Mavuri
Dec. 9, 2024
Trip money ‘disappears’ at Banket Primary School
In a letter addressed to the District Schools Inspector for Zvimba Andrew Matsikiti on December 4 this year, parents fingered four staff members in the scam.
By Ophar Mavuri
Dec. 10, 2024
Zimbabwe, Zambia sign SMEs MoU
Mutsvangwa Also said the partnership provides initiatives that help in driving innovation, creating jobs, and bolstering economic resilience in both Zimbabwe and Zambia.
By Ophar Mavuri
Dec. 21, 2024
Govt hails MTB for skills training, development
Speaking during MTB’s 40th anniversary, Shava said the institution had offered skills training and professional development, bridging the skills gap in various sectors of the economy.
By Ophar Mavuri and Praise Nyamadzawo
Dec. 23, 2024
Triple bus accident claims two
The accident involved Tombs Motorways, Mbokoto, and Rimbi buses.
By Ophar Mavuri
Dec. 24, 2024
Corrupt Harare chefs behind shocking ecological disaster
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By Tinashe Kairiza and Julia Ndlela
Dec. 20, 2024
Zanu PF battles for influence amid Sadc-wide poll crises
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By Tinashe Kairiza and Tinofara Chiwanza
Dec. 20, 2024
