Archive for: February, 2007

Illegal abortions: Zim doctors’ secret shame

The Act also makes provision for the termination of pregnancy when the foetus is impaired or ‘the child to be born will suffer from a physical or mental defect of such a nature that he will be irreparably seriously handicapped, and two other medical practitioners have certified in writing’ that such a risk exists.

Illegal abortions: Zim doctors’ secret shame

By Tawanda Kanhema Illegal abortions are on the rise in Zimbabwe, with some doctors at Zimbabwe’s major referral hospitals facilitating the unlawful termination of unwanted pregnancies using a prescription stomach ulcer drug called Misprostol.Investigations by The Southern Times in the past three weeks revealed that some doctors at Parirenyatwa hospital are charging fees ranging between [...]

Harare Riots, 18 Feb 2007

Police broke an MDC rally that had been approved by the High Court at Zimbabwe Grounds Sunday, and riots ensued. There are claims that three people were critically injured in the skirmishes (or are feared dead) and protesters burned cars Sunday night in Highfield. The explanation from police is that they “did not have enough [...]

Harare Riots, 18 Feb 2007

Police broke an MDC rally that had been approved by the High Court at Zimbabwe Grounds Sunday, and riots ensued. There are claims that three people were critically injured in the skirmishes (or are feared dead) and protesters burned cars Sunday night in Highfield. The explanation from police is that they “did not have enough [...]

Sliding dollar hits Zim Tourism

Zimbabwe’s tourism industry has been adversely affected by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s decision not to devalue the country’s weakening currency with operators now realizing more revenue from local tourists than from international travelers due to the low official exchange rates. With the current official exchange regulations prevailing in Zimbabwe, international tourists are paying exorbitant [...]

Telephone Area Codes for Africa

Telephone Area Codes of Africa DCCL – World Numbering Zone 2 – African countries22 January 93 20 Egypt 13 Benha 14 Behenmas15 Ashara Ramadan 16 Sacheia 16 Salhia 18 Abu Elnomros 18 Atfih 18 El Akhsas 18 El Ayat 18 El Badrashein 18 El Hawamdiah 18 El Saff 18 Kafr Amnar 18 Mazghouna 2 Cairo [...]

Sliding dollar hits Zim Tourism

From Tawanda Kanhema in Harare Zimbabwe’s tourism industry has been adversely affected by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe’s decision not to devalue the country’s weakening currency with operators now realizing more revenue from local tourists than from international travelers due to the low official exchange rates. With the current official exchange regulations prevailing in Zimbabwe, [...]

Telephone Area Codes for Africa

Telephone Area Codes of Africa DCCL – World Numbering Zone 2 – African countries22 January 93 20 Egypt 13 Benha 14 Behenmas15 Ashara Ramadan 16 Sacheia 16 Salhia 18 Abu Elnomros 18 Atfih 18 El Akhsas 18 El Ayat 18 El Badrashein 18 El Hawamdiah 18 El Saff 18 Kafr Amnar 18 Mazghouna 2 Cairo [...]

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