Remarkable’ decline in fertility rates
There has been a remarkable global decline in the number of children women are having, say researchers. Their report found fertility rate falls meant nearly
November 9, 2018
Health
ZIMBABWE: AIDS-cure pastor raided by police, backtracks on claims
The Zimbabwean police on Wednesday raided the offices of a religious leader who claimed to have found a cure for HIV, AIDS and cancer. The latest moves comes
November 2, 2018
ZIMBABWE: President gets cholera vaccine at cabinet meeting
Different leaders across the continent wake up to different challenges of nation running and building. In Cameroon, the president is awaiting an election challenge. Egypt’s
October 17, 2018
CANADA: Possession and use of recreational cannabis legalised
Canada has become the second country after Uruguay to legalise possession and use of recreational cannabis. The nationwide market for cannabis opened on Wednesday at
October 17, 2018
An online decency moderator’s advice: Blur your eyes
“When I left, I didn’t shake anyone’s hand for three years. I’d seen what people do and how disgusting they are. I didn’t want to
October 15, 2018
AUSTRALIA : One-off genetic test could detect heart attack risk
People born at increased risk of heart attack could be identified by a one off-genetic test, a study has found. The Genomic Risk Score (GRS)
October 9, 2018
DR CONGO: National rangers accused of rape in Virunga park
It’s a chilling afternoon at Virunga park, located in the eastern parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo. While fetching firewood in this forest, 5
October 4, 2018
SOUTH SUDAN: Doctor wins UN award
The UN refugee agency (UNHCR) has named South Sudanese surgeon Dr Evan Atar as the winner of the Nansen Refugee Award. The prize is given
September 25, 2018
HEALTH: How safe is vaginal mesh surgery for incontinence?
Given the high rate of women coming forward with life-threatening complications, vaginal mesh surgery might not the best option for stress incontinence. For the last
September 17, 2018
UK: Labour calls for ban on early foetus gender test
Labour is calling for a ban on parents-to-be being told the sex of their baby after early blood tests, amid fears it may lead to
September 17, 2018
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