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Tobacco crop under threat from fungal disease
Zimbabwe's tobacco farmers are facing a major crisis as a destructive fungal disease, Fusarium Wilt and Root Rot (FWRR), spreads across fields, threatening the country's lucrative tobacco industry....Published: 19 hrs ago | 54 | by Staff reporter
Card cloners in court
SIX suspected card cloners yesterday appeared in court after they were arrested while in possession of instruments used in the commission of the offence.The suspects — Fungal Samurewo (35), ...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 19:25hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
6 suspected card cloners in court
SIX suspected card cloners yesterday appeared in court after they were arrested while in possession of instruments used in the commission of the offence.The suspects — Fungal Samurewo (35), ...Published: 23 May 2023 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Local varsity pioneers road tolling system
Vehicles will spend just seven seconds going through a Zimbabwe tollgate once a new express tolling system developed by Bindura University of Science Education to Zinara specifications, which is alrea...Published: 07 Mar 2023 at 05:22hrs | 17 | by Staff reporter
Home remedies for athlete's foot
THERE are a number of over-the-counter (OTC) treatments available for athlete's foot. These can come as powders, sprays, ointments and lotions. Many cases of athlete's foot respond well to OTC treatme...Published: 27 Mar 2022 at 07:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Best home remedies for pimples
If acne is plaguing you, then quit wasting money on expensive creams and gels. The best treatment for pimples on your face is actually hidden in your home?Aloe vera with lemon juiceWhe...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:42hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Contaminated Ceres apple juice recalled from Zimbabwe shop shelves
Pioneer Foods is recalling certain apple juice products sold under its Ceres brand in a number of countries within the COMESA Free Trade Area including Zimbabwe, the DRC, Kenya, Mauritius, Seychelles,...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 06:32hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Demystifying COVID-19 Vaccines: The Truth
We are consumed by the desire to herald the truth in the age of increased information and knowledge. For this reason, we would like to demystify some dangerous misinformation that is being peddled by ...Published: 21 Feb 2021 at 08:22hrs | 2 | by Oliver Dube and Dr Stanley Maphosa
Bulawayo friends receive PhDs from Stellenbosch University
Two classmates from Bulawayo who studied together at Zimbabwe's Midlands State University in their undergraduate years both received their PhD degrees in agricultural sciences from Stellenbosch Univer...Published: 15 Mar 2017 at 11:34hrs | 2 | by Engela Duvenage
Landmark research on HIV & AIDS, cancer cure
In what could best be described as a domestic medical revolution in Zimbabwe, a group of medical practitioners have pooled their minds together in search of an alternative way to combat two of the...Published: 22 Jan 2017 at 12:08hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chat with Sis Noe: I feel annoyed with sex, help!
Hi Sis NoeIS it true that you can get pregnant while on the pill and what are the chances of that happening? - ConfusedReplyYes, you can get pregnant while on the pill. There a...Published: 11 Sep 2016 at 13:08hrs | | by Sis Noe
Zimbabwe: Adopting a one health approach to fighting antimicrobial resistance
Harare - Antimicrobials, including antibiotics, antifungal, antimalarial and antiviral drugs, play a very critical role in combating infectious diseases in both human and veterinary medicine. Howe...Published: 30 Jun 2016 at 10:57hrs | | by Sithembile Siziba
Zimbabwean firm fights cancer using traditional medicine
Herbal Wellbeing has scaled up advances in cancer treatment by using traditional medicines, a senior official has said.Senior traditional medicine practitioner Newton Mudzingwa said they t...Published: 23 May 2016 at 13:24hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's walking sick
One of the most basic human needs is to be in good health. Poor health inevitably leads to death. Thus one of the primary functions of any government must be to secure the health of its citizens. This...Published: 01 Aug 2015 at 19:38hrs | | by Professor Welshman Ncube
Minors claim $6000 from Chihuri and Mohadi
THE trial of Home Affairs Minister Kembo Mohadi and Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri commenced on Tuesday 30 June 2015 at Chiredzi Magistrates Court with two minors claiming $6 000 fo...Published: 02 Jul 2015 at 06:24hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Female condoms used as hair moisturizer
BULAWAYO hairdressers are using female condoms' oily lubricants as hair moisturizer saying it contains hair stimulating products that make hair grow fast.The female condom sachet contains ...Published: 29 Mar 2015 at 08:27hrs | 11 | by Staff Reporter
Flea market underwear causes infections
While business is bustling deep in the heart of Harare's central business centre as upmarket stores sell top side lingerie, the majority of shoppers flock to various second-hand markets to buy their v...Published: 20 Jul 2014 at 14:57hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
16 signs you might be HIV+
Fever One of the first signs of ARS can be a mild fever, up to about 102 degrees F.The fever, if it occurs at all, is often accompanied by other...Published: 04 Oct 2013 at 05:05hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter
80% of women in Zimbabwe suffer from vaginal thrush
Over 80 percent of women in Zimbabwe have suffered from vaginal thrush, a condition which can be attributed to a number of factors, among them the persistent use of tampons, antibiotics and detergents...Published: 12 May 2013 at 06:03hrs | | by Sharon Kavhu
Top health habits to steal from women
6 healthy lessons men can learn from womenWhen it comes to healthy living, both genders have their vices. However, there are many instances ...Published: 01 Sep 2012 at 06:15hrs | | by Realbuzz.com
Dutch scientists set to produce lab-grown meat for hamburgers
Dutch scientists have used stem cells to create strips of muscle tissue with the aim of producing the first lab-grown hamburger later this year.The aim of the research is to develop a more eff...Published: 20 Feb 2012 at 11:05hrs | 1 | by -
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