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Can eating chili peppers actually increase obesity risk?
For years, the spicy compounds in chili peppers have been touted as a secret weapon for revving up metabolism and shedding extra pounds. But a growing body of research is now challenging that notion, suggesting that regularly consuming chili-infused foods may actually increase the risk of unwanted weight gain. The purported fat-burning benefits of capsaicin and other active ingredients in…
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Teachers Required to Master Three Local Languages
A Cabinet Minister has reaffirmed that the government’s policy requiring teachers to learn three local languages besides their mother tongue remains in effect. The policy, introduced in 2018, aims to improve student competency in languages spoken in their deployment regions across Zimbabwe. Professor Amon Murwira, the Minister of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development, confirmed the existing…
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VP Chiwenga Leads Zimbabwe’s Participation at Dushanbe Water Action Decade Conference
Vice President Dr. Constantino Chiwenga has arrived in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, where he will lead Zimbabwe’s delegation at the third Dushanbe Water Action Decade Conference starting tomorrow. VP Chiwenga is accompanied by his wife Colonel Miniyothabo Chiwenga, Deputy Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Vangelis Haritatos, and other senior government officials. He was received upon arrival by Tajikistan…
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Somvubu High School Shines at Orap Zenzele Isuzu Cup Tournament
In a remarkable showcase of rural talent, Somvubu High School, based in Bubi District, Matabeleland North, made a stellar performance at the Orap Zenzele Isuzu Cup Tournament held at Gifford High School on Saturday. The school’s girls’ team emerged victorious, beating Siyoka of Beitbridge 1-0 in the final. The boys’ team, on the other hand, lost 4-2 on penalties to…
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Tobacco Conference Set to Kick Off Tomorrow
The Business Weekly Tobacco Conference is set to commence tomorrow, June 7, 2024, at the Rainbow Towers Hotel, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers who will address key issues facing the tobacco industry. The conference will be headlined by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, who will serve as the guest speaker.…
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Zimbabwean Economy Stabilized by Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Measures
The monetary policy statement (MPS) measures announced by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) in April this year have stabilized the economy and restored sanity to the country’s stock market, according to a monthly snapshot by FBC Securities. The new central bank governor, Dr. John Mushayavanhu, delivered the 2024 MPS shortly after taking over the reins at the apex bank.…
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SADC Appoints First Lady as Environment Patron
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries have showered praises on Zimbabwe for the milestones it has achieved through implementing environment-friendly projects under the Geo Pomona Waste Management initiative. As a result, the regional bloc has appointed the First Lady, Dr. Auxillia Mnangagwa, as its Environment Patron. Zimbabwe hosted this year’s Regional World Environment Day commemorations, which were attended by…
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Govt to Withdraw Criminalizing Wilful HIV/AIDS Transmission
The government is set to withdraw a clause in the Criminal Laws Amendment (Protection of Children and Young Persons) Bill that listed wilful HIV/AIDS transmission to a partner as a criminal offence. The bill, which is currently before parliament, had sought to re-criminalize deliberate HIV/AIDS transmission, despite the fact that the Marriages Act had previously decriminalized it. However, Justice Minister…
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Zimbabwe to Become Regional Vape Production Hub
Zimbabwe is poised to become a regional hub in the tobacco value chain, with plans for a multi-billion dollar vape production factory that will extract nicotine from tobacco by-products. The factory, tentatively set to be located in Karoi in the country’s largest tobacco-producing district of Hurungwe, will process tobacco not only from Zimbabwe but also from neighboring countries like Malawi,…
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The Importance of Rest and Quality Sleep for Health and Wellbeing
Getting adequate sleep and incorporating regular rest and relaxation into our daily lives is crucial for maintaining good physical and mental health. Sleep is necessary for the body to repair tissues, fight off infections, and regulate important bodily functions. Lack of proper sleep has been linked to increased risk of chronic conditions like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. From a…
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