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Coronavirus pandemic: The worst could be over, says South African Professor

Michael Gwarisa

JOHANNESBURG – The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic may be over, according to Professor Shabir Madhi, vaccinology Professor at Wits University. Madhi says more variants can be expected but they may not be as severe as the first three waves. He says when another variant arises it will be similar to the Omicron variant. “It’s

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Zim population now at 17 million

Michael Gwarisa

ZIMBABWE’S population is projected to be nearly 17 million, growing by nearly four million in the last 10 years from 13 million recorded during the 2012 national census, the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStat) has said. SOURCE: Chronicle Last year, ZimStat conducted a census mapping exercise which projected the population to be now at 16,9

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Vagina! There We Said It, Says PSI As They Launch VIYA, A Global Sexual Wellness Lifestyle Brand

Michael Gwarisa

IN  a move that is set to demystify and normalize women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights, the Population Service International (PSI) has launched VIYA, a first global sexual wellness lifestyle product that puts the power of health choice into women’s and girls’ hands. By Michael Gwarisa The campaign is starting with #TheVword or the

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