Today we get into our fourth and final fact sheet on breast milk. Producing breast milk is not child’s play (no pun intended). It consumes
CLAIM: Crypto explo deal generates US$4000 in profits for those who managed to invest just US$250 SOURCE: Zimbabwe Revolution (Facebook) VERDICT: False Context: The video
A post on X, wanted to know if people who receive blood transfusions have their dna changed by the donor’s blood, ‘Garazviya munhu akapiwa ropa
A picture was posted on X with the caption, ‘Even if you are obsessed with hating anything Zimbabwean🇿🇼, quick question for those who have travelled
According to UNICEF Zimbabwe, 42% of children in Zimbabwe are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months of life, 60% of mothers start breastfeeding within
CLAIM: Its (brazier) dangerous only with coal not charcoal. SOURCE: Account on social media VERDICT: False Alright, picture this: it’s a very cold night. Maybe
CLAIM: The City of Bulawayo’s Health Services and Control department advises the public of a bedbug infestation in Nkulumane, specifically in areas including Sokusile, Emganwini
Not sure whether you should breast feed your baby or not? Or worried about your milk supply. This factsheet is what the doctor ordered! This
Roman Catholics in Zimbabwe number about one million and are organized into eight dioceses. These and others joined the rest of the world in watching
According to UNICEF, 42% of children in Zimbabwe are exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, while a quarter suffer from chronic malnutrition.
CHIREVO: Hapana kuderedzwa kwemitengo kune vanopa ropa. Hakuna kana mubayiro kunze kweiyo girazi reMazoe raunopihwa pakupedza kupa ropa. MABVIRO: Akaunti yeX, Trams – @TramsUK MUTONGO:
CLAIM: There is no discount for blood donors. Not even an incentive apart from that glass of mazowe you get just after you donate. SOURCE:
CLAIM: Central Bank of Zimbabwe sues Strive Masiyiwa over statements she (sic) made on live television SOURCE: Various social media platforms VERDICT: False Summary: This
Chirevo: Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), imwe yemabato akatonga kwechinguva chirefu muAfrica, yave nemakore anopfuura makumi mashanu ichitonga Tanzania. Chinyorwa: ZimLive Mhinduro: Hazvina kunyatsojeka Musi waKubvumbi
CLAIM: One of the longest-reigning parties in Africa, CCM – or Chama Cha Mapinduzi – has governed Tanzania for over five decades. SOURCE: ZimLive VERDICT:
CLAIM: Did you know? Hwange National Park Airport in Zimbabwe boasts the 4th longest runway in Africa, trailing only South Africa’s and Harare International Airport’s
CLAIM: Siyanai nekupa vana cooking oil (do not feed cooking oil to babies), dangerous to the baby’s lungs. SOURCE: An account on X VERDICT: True
CLAIM: According to the latest statistics, a staggering 72% of paternity tests conducted have returned negative results, meaning that in most cases, presumed fathers are
CLAIM: She (Chief Zanele Khumalo) joins two other female chiefs in Matabeleland. SOURCE: The Chronicle VERDICT: False In an article headlined ’Chief Mabhikwa succession wrangle
CLAIM: Lesedi Molapisi, who was sentenced to death in Bangladesh has been hanged 10:30 Friday, 21 March 2025 (GMT+6) Time in Bangladesh SOURCE: Social media
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