Africa Health watch: Is losing weight An Uphill Struggle?

Losing weight can be an uphill struggle for many people, especially in Africa. This has been attributed due to the improved lifestyle over the years. This is, of course, something to be happy about. But, as the standard of living rises, people are more likely to have access to processed foods and sugary drinks. This can lead to unhealthy eating habits. Also, with increased access to technology, people spend more time sitting down. They are more prone to engage in sedentary activities. This includes watching television or playing video games. This lack of physical activity can contribute to weight gain. Furthermore, many African countries lack the resources necessary for proper nutrition education. They also do not have proper health promotion initiatives that could help prevent obesity-related diseases.

BAB to select provincial team

Innocent Kurira  [email protected] THE Bulawayo Athletics Board (Bab) will use the third leg of the Baldmin Holdings Triangular Series Costar Takawira Challenge as their final selection meet for the provincial…

Strengthen family institution: Chiefs

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu [email protected]  TRADITIONAL leaders from Matabeleland South have urged families to revive cultural ways of nurturing children which empasised that it takes a village to raise a child. This…

NPRC rolls out nationwide peace campaigns ahead of polls

Sikhumbuzo Moyo [email protected] THE National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) has launched a two-month nationwide peace campaign ahead of this year’s harmonised elections. Zimbabwe goes to the polls sometime in…

Gold mafia accused cleared

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Bosso, DeMbare face off on Africa Day

Ricky Zililo,  THE rescheduled Matchday 5 blockbuster fixture between the country’s traditional giants Highlanders and Dynamos will be played on May 25 at Barbourfields Stadium. The league postponed the fixture,…

Chengetedzai Depository to launch USD offerings

CHENGETEDZAI Depository Company (CDC) says it will improve its offerings to better meet customer needs through the introduction of a mobile application as well as offer services on USD-based exchanges.…

Three nabbed for crystal meth

Bongani Ndlovu, Online Reporter Police in Zimbabwe are stepping up the fight against drug dealers as they have arrested three people who were found in possession of Crystal Meth. According…

Dete water challenges to ease through Presidential Rural Development Programme

Leonard Ncube [email protected] WATER challenges that have been bedeviling Dete community in Hwange district will soon be a thing of the past after the Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) started…

Remembering grannies this Mother’s Day

Flora Fadzai Sibanda [email protected] GOGO Anna Makone (96) said this year’s Mother’s Day celebration was the best she has had in such a long time because not only did she…