Zimbabwe's Health Professions Authority closed 35 illegal medical facilities during 2024 enforcement operations. Secretary-general Clotilda Chimbwanda reported widespread violations included expired permits and unlicensed operations. Many sites employed unqualified staff who falsely presented themselves as medical professionals.
The authority discovered serious breaches of safety protocols and legal standards during investigations. Unregistered clinics threaten patient welfare through substandard equipment and inappropriate treatments. Officials emphasized that fraudulent practitioners operate without proper oversight or accountability.
Legal healthcare providers must display current HPA operating permits confirming regulatory...
Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda addressed senior officials during a Bulawayo workshop yesterday about implementing the legislature's 2025-2029 strategic plan. Citizens expect tangible benefits from their democratic participation, rather than empty promises. Zimbabwe's democratic success depends on Parliament's ability to deliver measurable outcomes while protecting constitutional principles. The institution must ensure government accountability through enhanced oversight mechanisms.
Parliament adopted Integrated Results-Based Management to drive systematic performance measurement across all operations. The strategic framework encompasses five key areas aimed at enhancing legislative, oversight, and representative functions...
Zimbabwe approved 2,406 agricultural partnerships covering 217,739 hectares to increase farm production. The joint venture program connects landowners lacking resources with investors seeking agricultural opportunities. Over 270,000 residents and 10,000 diaspora members await land access for farming activities. Mashonaland West received the highest approval rate with 1,018 partnerships.
The initiative addresses resource gaps between property holders and potential cultivators. Many farmers possess land but cannot afford development costs while others have capital without property access. The program launched in 2020 has reactivated dormant agricultural sites across the country. Government officials direct interested parties to contact...
Hundreds gathered at Bulawayo Amphitheatre yesterday for the state-assisted funeral of Babongile Sikhonjwa, known as the "Ndebele Rock Star." Car spinners and politicians joined citizens for the memorial service honoring the cultural icon who influenced Zimbabwe's entertainment industry for two decades. The convoy traveled from Richmond through the city center, stopping at Barbourfields Stadium, where fans sang tributes.
Minister Judith Ncube praised Sikhonjwa as a unifier who transcended party lines through arts and comedy. Government officials described him as a world-class broadcaster at Skyz Metro and Star FM who promoted local talent. Medical reports revealed Sikhonjwa died from heart complications after an artery ruptured...
Weather officials warn citizens to prepare for severe conditions as Malaysia enters a transitional climate period lasting from September 30 through November. The Malaysian Meteorological Department forecasts unstable atmospheric patterns replacing the current southwest monsoon system. Wind patterns will weaken and shift directions across the nation during this change. Meteorologists predict frequent thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and powerful gusts will strike during late afternoon and evening hours.
Western peninsular regions and inland areas face the highest risk of dangerous weather conditions. Sabah and Sarawak's western territories will experience similar threats during the transitional period. Authorities caution residents...
Emergency responders recovered a disabled man from a drainage channel in Teluk Intan after he fell from his wheelchair this morning. Mohd Zaidi Ismail, 48, suffered from left-side paralysis and drowned at the Jalan Labu Kubong location in Kampung Cenderong Balai. Fire department crews responded to the 8:02 a.m. emergency call and retrieved his body. Officials from the Teluk Intan Fire and Rescue Station handled the recovery operation.
Rescue teams launched a separate search for a missing swimmer at Pantai Teluk Batik in Seri Manjung. The man disappeared while swimming during a family vacation after they conducted a prayer ceremony. An 11-member squad from Seri Manjung Fire and Rescue Station arrived at 6:53 a.m. following the initial...
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan urged the United Nations to establish formal cooperation frameworks with regional bodies during Thursday's ministerial meeting. He argued that groups like ASEAN and the African Union offer valuable local knowledge and early warning systems for conflict prevention. Current mediation efforts rely heavily on temporary arrangements rather than systematic partnerships.
The minister called for predictable multi-year funding to replace current fragmented resource allocation. He noted that Security Council veto powers frequently limit the General Assembly's conflict resolution capabilities. Mohamad referenced ongoing violence in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan and Myanmar as examples of unresolved disputes...
Malaysian authorities report traffickers target elementary students with candy containing illegal drugs, affecting victims as young as 10 years old. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi alerted education officials about this dangerous method of recruiting young users. Communities must work together with schools and families to shield children from these predators. Teachers need enhanced awareness to recognize warning signs among their students.
Government agencies plan fresh approaches emphasizing prevention over punishment while strengthening law enforcement capabilities. Smugglers disguise narcotics as legitimate online purchases, requiring creative detection techniques from anti-drug officials. Addiction statistics jumped from...
Joy FM and Hitz FM presenter Dadzie responded to female rapper Sista Afia through a Facebook statement after her recent Delay Show interview. The broadcaster hosts Showbiz A-Z and Daybreak Hitz programs on the respective radio stations. Sista Afia discussed her challenges gaining industry acceptance and recognition during the television appearance. She also shared details about her artistic development across the past ten years.
The artist entered Ghana's competitive music scene during 2015 with her first single Kro Kro No alongside highlife performer Bisa Kdei. Her follow-up track Jeje featured dancehall artist Shatta Wale and established her reputation among the nation's emerging talents. Sista Afia has created numerous songs while...
