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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Zimbabwe's President May Stay in Power Until 2030

Zimbabwe's ruling party, ZANU-PF, has decided to change the constitution. This change would let President Emmerson Mnangagwa stay in office until 2030. The party made this decision during a conference on Saturday. Mnangagwa is currently 83 years old. His second five-year term was supposed to end in 2028. The move has sparked controversy. Opposition leaders say it is...

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Mar 30 2025HEALTH

Vaccine Hesitancy in Zimbabwe: The HPV Challenge

Zimbabwe is grappling with a significant hurdle in its public health efforts. The country is struggling to achieve high vaccination rates for the human papillomavirus (HPV) among young women. This is despite clear guidelines from the World Health Organization (WHO) advocating for widespread HPV vaccination. The WHO has long recommended HPV vaccination as a cruci...

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Jan 15 2025HEALTH

Hypertension Help at Home: Challenges and Solutions in Zimbabwe

Ever wondered why great ideas don't always result in real change? Often, it's about the situation. When we try to put evidence-based innovations into practice, real-world issues can get in the way. This study looked at a doctor-to-home project for hypertension in Zimbabwe, where community health workers help manage blood pressure at home. The goal? To figure out what...

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Dec 26 2024SPORTS

Rainy Days Ahead: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Test Match

Get ready for a wet start to the Boxing Day Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan! This is the first Test match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, in nearly three decades for Zimbabwe. After facing tough times in shorter formats, they hope to put up a strong show. Afghanistan, fresh from dominating wins in T20Is and ODIs, is stepping into the Test arena with a new chal...

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Dealing with Partner Violence and HIV Risk in Married Zimbabwean Women

In parts of Africa, like Zimbabwe's Manicaland, violence from a life partner is sadly common. This is especially troubling in regions with high HIV rates. Partner violence can lead to risky behaviors that make HIV infection more likely. Women in marriages are particularly vulnerable because they may use fewer preventive methods, such as condoms. Let's dive deeper int...

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