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‘Free sanitary pads must be issued at maternity homes and schools’-MDC Proportional Representation MP, Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga

Posted on December 17, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

A LEGISLATOR has called for issuance of free sanitary pads at maternity homes and schools in view of the decision by Finance minister Patrick Chinamasa to scrap duty on raw materials used to manufacture sanitary wear. MDC Proportional Representation MP, Priscilla Misihairabwi-Mushonga, who started a campaign for the scrapping of duty on sanitary wear, argued that women and girls could not afford it, resulting in some using unsafe methods to manage their menstrual periods….

China donates equipment and drugs (US$50 000) to Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital for prevention and treatment of cervical cancer

Posted on December 16, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

The Chinese Government yesterday handed over medical equipment and drugs worth US$50 000 to Mbuya Nehanda Maternity Hospital to be used for the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer. The ceremony also saw the presentation of six doctors from China who will work in Zimbabwe for two weeks assisting patients on reproductive health. In a speech read on his behalf by the director of family health in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Dr Bernard…

33-YEAR-OLD self-proclaimed cleric charged with raping a congregant during a “healing” session, by Gokwe Magistrates’ Court

Posted on December 15, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

A 33-YEAR-OLD self-proclaimed cleric has been arraigned at the Gokwe Magistrates’ Court charged with raping a congregant during a “healing” session. The suspect, Samson Madhuyu, who leads the Masimba Apostolic Church, was not asked to plead when he appeared last week before regional magistrate, Amos Maturure, who remanded him to January 26 next year. Allegations against Madhuyu are that on September 1, he told the complainant that she had an evil spirit that needed to…

At least 100 people were reportedly killed by the collapse of a church in south-eastern Nigeria

Posted on December 14, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

UYO. — At least 100 people were killed by the collapse of a church in south-eastern Nigeria, a resident and photojournalist who visited the town morgue said yesterday, a day after the incident. “At Uyo teaching hospital where I am now I could see over a hundred corpses, many are heaped on top of each other on the floor,” said photojournalist Ini Samuel. “Eyewitnesses also said yesterday corpses were packed in four each bag.” Gary…

Ex Amakorokoza actor ‘stabbed wife , choked her, before punching her several times on the mouth’ for arriving home late.

Posted on December 14, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

FORMER Amakorokoza actor Aleck “Skoro” Zulu (44) allegedly stabbed his wife with a knife, grabbed her by the neck before punching her several times on the mouth for arriving home late. A court heard yesterday that Zulu insulted his wife, Ms Eunice Chikomba and threatened to reveal her HIV status to our sister paper, B-Metro. The status was not disclosed in court. Zulu lost his temper when Ms Chikomba arrived home around 11PM on…

Harare man (20), sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old Mughodhi Church mate after a youth meeting

Posted on December 13, 2016December 13, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

A 20-YEAR-OLD Harare man, Gerald Gatsi, was yesterday sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for raping a 16-year-old churchmate after a youth meeting.Gatsi will spend the next 10 years behind bars after four years were suspended on condition of good behaviour by regional magistrate, Hosiah Mujaya. According to evidence presented in court, Gatsi and the complainant (name withheld) are members of Mughodhi Church and were attending a church services in Retreat Park, Waterfalls. The court…

Grade Seven pupil’s prayer request, exposes her rapist (26), who has subsequently been jailed for 12 years

Posted on December 13, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

AN abusive 26-year-old man’s shenanigans were recently exposed by his victim’s prayer request during a family prayer session, leading to his arrest and imprisonment. Mumpande Zanda was yesterday slapped with a 12-year jail term by Hwange magistrate, Dambudzo Malunga. Two years were suspended for five years on condition of good behaviour. Prosecutor, Bheki Tshabalala told the court that sometime between August 1 and 31 this year, Zanda proposed love to a Grade Seven pupil, and…

Byo, Mat North and South have HIV rates above national average, the Zim Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA)

Posted on December 6, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

Three Matabeleland provinces are reportedly leading in HIV prevalence rates in the country, a report indicates. Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South provinces have rates above the national average, the Zimbabwe Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (ZIMPHIA) 2015-2016 report reveals. “Matabeleland South recorded a prevalence of 22,3 percent followed by Matabeleland North at 20,1 percent while Bulawayo stands at 18,7 percent.”Prevalence of HIV among adults aged 15 to 64 years in Zimbabwe is 14,6 percent:…

‘ZANU PF Satan’s organisation on earth’ -People’s Democratic Party (PDP)

Posted on December 5, 2016December 5, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Harare Province Secretary For Information and Publicity Nqobizitha Dumakude Khumalo has described the ruling Zanu PF as Satan’s organisation operating physical on this earth. His remarks were in reference to the suffering masses due to cash crisis which is believed to be caused by the Robert Mugabe l;ed government of Zanu PF. The cash crisis has seen people sleeping in queues as they hope to get their cash to no avail…

‘Multi-award winning South African gospel singer, S’fiso Ncwane has died’.

Posted on December 5, 2016December 5, 2016 by newzimbabwevision

‘Multi-award winning South African gospel singer, S’fiso Ncwane has died’. Although details around of the singer’s death are still sketchy at this stage, the Kulungile Baba hit-maker died today after falling ill, South African media reported. South African media said the singer was coughing up blood last night. The singer made headlines last year after he bought his pastor a R1.9 Mercedes. The Kulungile Baba hitmaker said Pastor Anosike “saved his life through prayer” and…

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