Chuck Norris Dies at 86
Michael Gwarisa Famous actor and karate star Chuck Norris has died. He was 86. His family announced the news on Instagram through a heartfelt condolence message. Here is their announcement: “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep
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Fuel Price Hike Threatens Zimbabwe’s Fragile Health System: CWGH
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe’s already strained public health sector is set to face deeper challenges following rising fuel prices, with health advocates warning of disruptions to service delivery, supply chains and access to care. Prices of fuel rose from US$1.71 to US$2.05 for diesel and US$1.77 to US$2.17 for blended petrol. Between January and March,
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Defending the Zimbabwe Gender Commission: A National Development Strategy 2 (NDS-2) Perspective
By: Mercy Jaravani In Zimbabwe, gender equality is not merely an aspiration or a human rights issue. It is a principle and value upon which Zimbabwe is founded, as provided under Section 3 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Embedding gender equality as a constitutional principle is critical, as it propels the nation toward a more
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Cimas Health Group and SmileStar Complete Successful Two-Week Dental Outreach in Matabeleland
Michael Gwarisa Cimas Health Group has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable and inclusive healthcare delivery following the successful conclusion of a two-week free dental outreach in Matabeleland North and South. The outreach, conducted in partnership with UK-based dental charity SmileStar and supported by local hospitality partners, provided essential oral healthcare services to underserved communities, reaching
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Senegal Signs US Bilateral Health Deal
Michael Gwarisa Senegal has joined the growing list of African countries to sign a Bilateral Health Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States, the US Department of State has announced. The agreement, valued at US$90 million, will cover a five-year period from 2026 to 2030. According to the US Embassy in Senegal, the deal
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World Oral Health Day in Africa: Separating Fear from Facts on Nicotine, Smoking, and Oral Nicotine Alternatives
Joseph Magero As Africa celebrates World Oral Health Day, the emphasis usually lies on brushing, dental visits, and preventive care. But one of the most persistent threats to oral health across the continent, cigarette smoking, calls for a more nuanced, evidence-based response. For years, public messaging has treated all nicotine use as equally harmful. However,
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No New Cholera Cases in Zimbabwe, but Africa CDC Urges Stronger Case Management
Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has not recorded any confirmed cholera cases in the past 15 days, a senior official from the Ministry of Health and Child Care has said, signalling progress in containing the latest outbreak. Recent cases were largely confined to Rushinga, a community along the Zimbabwe Mozambique border. The index case involved a male
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