Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

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Senior Reporter at The Herald (Zimbabwe)

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Zimbabwe: TB in Mining Sector Demands Urgent Action

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

Mining is a cornerstone of the Zimbabwean economy, contributing significantly to the country's GDP and providing livelihoods for thousands of workers. However, beneath the surface of this vital industry lies a silent and deadly crisis: tuberculosis (TB). Miners, who often work in hazardous conditions with limited access to healthcare, are disproportionately affected by TB.
Zimbabwe: Diet Fuelling Chronic Disease Epidemic

2 months ago | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

In recent years, Zimbabwe, and indeed the rest of the world, has experienced a significant rise in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancers have become so common that nearly everyone will have someone they know who is affected. According to experts, this surge is particularly alarming among younger populations, with individuals aged 40 and below increasingly being affected.
Southern Africa: SADC Renews Commitment to Tackling Climate Change-Induced Health Challenges

Feb 27, 2025 | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

SADC has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling emerging climate change-induced health challenges and strengthening collective regional response mechanisms. Last week, the SADC Ministers of Health attended an Extraordinary Meeting on Health to discuss emerging health threats and come up with collective actions to combat them. The meeting underscored the importance of timely information sharing among member states to curb cross-border disease transmission.
Zimbabwe: Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill Goes Through Second Reading

Feb 26, 2025 | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

The Broadcasting Services Amendment Bill has gone through the second reading in the National Assembly, with key proposed changes aimed at aligning the country's broadcasting laws with the Constitution and international standards. The Bill, among other things, seeks to make it mandatory for motorists to first buy a radio licence before acquiring insurance cover.
Zimbabwe: Mupamhanga National Hero

Jan 24, 2025 | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

President Mnangagwa has bestowed national hero status on former Deputy Chief Secretary responsible for Monitoring and Evaluation in the Office of the President and Cabinet, Cde Justin Mupamhanga. He died yesterday at Arundel Clinic in Harare after a long fight against diabetes and high blood pressure. Zanu PF national Political Commissar, Cde Munyaradzi Machacha, delivered the message of national hero status to the Mupamhanga family at their Harare home last night.
Africa: Kenya's Raila Odinga Seeks Zimbabwe's Support for Top AU Post

Jan 14, 2025 | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

President Mnangagwa today (Monday) received Kenyan opposition leader Mr Raila Odinga who is in Zimbabwe to request support for his candidature for the African Union Commission chairpersonship. Mr Odinga is one of four candidates in the race to succeed the incumbent, Moussa Faki, who has held the position since 2017. He is vying for the post against Djibouti Foreign Affairs Minister Tahtoud Ali Youssof, Somalia's Fawzia Yusuf Adam, and Seychelles' former Vice President Vincent Meriton.
Zimbabwe: 8 Varsities to Incorporate GBV in Curriculum

Dec 10, 2024 | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

Eight universities from across the country have signed an agreement with the Zimbabwe Council of Social Workers and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to effectively put into motion the incorporation of a gender-based violence curriculum in all institutions offering social work courses. The move marks a significant step towards strengthening Zimbabwe's response to GBV as the world commemorates 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Zimbabwe: 885 Import Permits Granted to Ensure Food Security

Nov 28, 2024 | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

Government has issued a total of 885 import permits to 423 private companies as part of measures to ensure food security until the next harvest. The move will ensure the private sector can fulfil its role of importing the grain it needs for mealie-meal and other products. Usually, the private sector buys grain from the Grain Marketing Board (GMB), which buys from farmers.
Zimbabwe: 'Use of Elephant Dung As Medicine Potentially Harmful'

Nov 27, 2024 | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

Senior Health ReporterHealth experts have warned of the potential harm posed by natural remedies such as elephant dung. For generations, Zimbabweans have relied on traditional medicine, including remedies such as elephant dung (ndove yenzou) to treat a range of ailments. Believed to possess healing properties, from treating nosebleeds to helping pregnant women give birth naturally (masuwo), elephant dung is revered in many parts of the country.
Zimbabwe: Work Together in Addressing Surge in GBV Cases - Minister

Nov 26, 2024 | allafrica.com | Rumbidzayi Zinyuke

For more than 10 years, Ms Chenai Thula from Mahlabathini village in Bubi District endured physical, emotional and economic gender-based violence at the hands of her husband. Whenever he got drunk, he would assault her. The major reason for the assault was that Ms Thula would have asked for money to take care of the family's needs, which he was failing to provide. "I finally gathered the strength to report the abuse and I sought a protection order against him.