http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org An Exlusive & Comprehensive Focus on HIV/AIDS & Zimbabwe. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:56:53 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 An Exlusive & Comprehensive Focus on HIV/AIDS & Zimbabwe. HAZ HIV, AIDS, Health, HIV/AIDS, HIV-AIDS no Joshua M. Dziba admin@hivaidszimbabwe.org http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/09/13/mopani-junction-episode-14/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mopani-junction-episode-14 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/09/13/mopani-junction-episode-14/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:00:36 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1707 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/09/13/mopani-junction-episode-14/feed/ 1 The people of Mopani Junction gather to honor a member of their community, Thursday Gumbo, with the custodianship of their land and the springs there-in.  Jackson meets with a shady character (Mr. Max Mhiripiri) to try and get assistance salvaging his family’s faltering empire.  The meeting seems to be leading to a new business deal between the Gumbo enterprise and the new character.  But is Jackson representing the interests of the entire family? Download script The people of Mopani Junction gather to honor a member of their community, Thursday Gumbo, with the custodianship of their land and the springs there-in.  Jackson meets with a shady character (Mr. Max Mhiripiri) to try and get assistance salvaging [...] clean http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/09/02/healthbeat-tsitsi-masvaure-and-simon-muchemwa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthbeat-tsitsi-masvaure-and-simon-muchemwa http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/09/02/healthbeat-tsitsi-masvaure-and-simon-muchemwa/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 04:34:48 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1704 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/09/02/healthbeat-tsitsi-masvaure-and-simon-muchemwa/feed/ 0 Tsitsi Masvaure, a PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria with an interest in sexuality, sexual health and HIV issues, talks about the sexual network slang used by students at the University of Zimbabwe. Simon Muchemwa talks about concerns that have been raised over the spread of swine flu from South Africa. Concerns have also been raised by the South African Ministry of Health that they might have to bear the financial costs of a large scale African swine flu epidemic, because of the increasing numbers of medical migrants. Tsitsi Masvaure, a PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria with an interest in sexuality, sexual health and HIV issues, talks about the sexual network slang used by students at the University of Zimbabwe. Simon Muchemwa talks about concerns [...] http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/09/02/mopani-junction-episode-13/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mopani-junction-episode-13 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/09/02/mopani-junction-episode-13/#comments Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:11:26 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1701 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/09/02/mopani-junction-episode-13/feed/ 0 Jackson and his mother feud over his brother, Luckson’s impending marriage to Noma.  Loveness is torn between leaving her husband, Misheck, and staying for her children’s sake.  Josh is confronted by his mother over Christine’s expulsion from school and her pregnancy.  Josh decides he needs a break away from Mopani Junction.  Spiwe accuses Jimmy of lacing her drink at a recent party they attended together.  And the Gumbo shop is robbed. Download script Jackson and his mother feud over his brother, Luckson’s impending marriage to Noma.  Loveness is torn between leaving her husband, Misheck, and staying for her children’s sake.  Josh is confronted by his mother over Christine’s expulsion [...] clean http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/26/healthbeat-tsitsi-masvaure-and-lionel-saungweme/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthbeat-tsitsi-masvaure-and-lionel-saungweme http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/26/healthbeat-tsitsi-masvaure-and-lionel-saungweme/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 05:20:23 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1695 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/26/healthbeat-tsitsi-masvaure-and-lionel-saungweme/feed/ 0 Tsitsi Masvaure is a PhD candidate in Anthropology at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for the Study of AIDS and she has focused her studies on sexuality, sexual health and HIV issues amongst the student population of the University of Zimbabwe. She talks about the reasons why some of these youths seem more vulnerable to HIV, and how their behaviour and attitudes impact on this. Lionel Saungweme talks about the plight of the elderly at a residential unit in Bareham Green, Bulawayo, amidst allegations of misappropriation of funds. Tsitsi Masvaure is a PhD candidate in Anthropology at the University of Pretoria’s Centre for the Study of AIDS and she has focused her studies on sexuality, sexual health and HIV issues amongst the student population of the University of [...] http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/25/mopani-junction-episode-12/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mopani-junction-episode-12 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/25/mopani-junction-episode-12/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:56:27 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1693 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/25/mopani-junction-episode-12/feed/ 0 After last week’s introduction of a “second wife” by Misheck to his wife, Loveness now finds herself in hospital, where she meets an old schoolmate of hers. Luckson’s family heads to Noma’s home to negotiate the bride-price (Roora/Lobola) .  The family is confident that they can hide Noma’s pregnancy in order to keep the bride-price reasonable.  We also visit a party with Spiwe and friends. Download script After last week’s introduction of a “second wife” by Misheck to his wife, Loveness now finds herself in hospital, where she meets an old schoolmate of hers. Luckson’s family heads to Noma’s home to negotiate the bride-price (Roora/Lobola) [...] clean http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/17/healthbeat-moses-mutyasira-and-panos-report/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=healthbeat-moses-mutyasira-and-panos-report http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/17/healthbeat-moses-mutyasira-and-panos-report/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:38:44 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1687 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/17/healthbeat-moses-mutyasira-and-panos-report/feed/ 0 Moses Mutyasira, Director of the HIV organisation ‘Youth in Development Trust’ talks about strategies that are being used to take HIV prevention messages to the youth. He discusses current levels of HIV awareness, and responsibility. We also have a report from Panos that focuses on HIV prevention amongst youth in Zambia. Moses Mutyasira, Director of the HIV organisation ‘Youth in Development Trust’ talks about strategies that are being used to take HIV prevention messages to the youth. He discusses current levels of HIV awareness, and responsibility. We also [...] http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/17/mopani-junction-episode-11/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mopani-junction-episode-11 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/17/mopani-junction-episode-11/#comments Mon, 17 Aug 2009 22:54:23 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1684 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/08/17/mopani-junction-episode-11/feed/ 0 Noma reveals to Luckson that she is pregnant (or so she believes).  They discuss how to proceed as a couple, with this new development.  Joshua visits a pastor to seek answers to his relationship woes after his breakup with Christine.  Benjamin is inspired by an article he comes across while browsing the local newspaper. Baba Mutsa (Misheck) drops a couple of bombshells to his wife, Loveness, upon his return from work. Download script Noma reveals to Luckson that she is pregnant (or so she believes).  They discuss how to proceed as a couple, with this new development.  Joshua visits a pastor to seek answers to his relationship woes after his breakup with Christine.  Benjamin [...] clean http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/05/26/mopani-junction-episode-10/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mopani-junction-episode-10 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/05/26/mopani-junction-episode-10/#comments Wed, 27 May 2009 00:08:59 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1493 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/05/26/mopani-junction-episode-10/feed/ 0 Reconciliation is in the air between Loveness and her husband, “Baba Mutsa”.  Joshua’s mother is suspicious about Christine, and she urges him to keep an eye on her.  Is she pregnant, maybe not, maybe is … ?  Mr. Mangena, the school teacher, tries to excercise his authority after he is faced with three unattentive students.  One of the three students, Rumbi, is from the Gumbo family. Download script Reconciliation is in the air between Loveness and her husband, “Baba Mutsa”.  Joshua’s mother is suspicious about Christine, and she urges him to keep an eye on her.  Is she pregnant, maybe not, maybe is … ?  Mr. Mangena, the school [...] http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/03/24/mopani-junction-episode-9/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mopani-junction-episode-9 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/03/24/mopani-junction-episode-9/#comments Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:16:47 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1446 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/03/24/mopani-junction-episode-9/feed/ 0 Luckson finds himself in hospital after almost drowning whilst trying to cross a flooded river.  Benjamin explains what happened.  Christine realizes she is not pregnant, after a scare.  Josh is relieved, and wants to back away from the physical aspect of his relationship with Christine, when the scare makes him realize some of the responsibilities that come with an intimate relationship.  Loveness’ husband tries to make up with her after yet another fight. Download script Luckson finds himself in hospital after almost drowning whilst trying to cross a flooded river.  Benjamin explains what happened.  Christine realizes she is not pregnant, after a scare.  Josh is relieved, and wants to back away from the physical [...] clean http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/03/15/mopani-junction-episode-8/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mopani-junction-episode-8 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/03/15/mopani-junction-episode-8/#comments Sun, 15 Mar 2009 05:07:28 +0000 HAZ http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/?p=1439 http://www.hivaidszimbabwe.org/2009/03/15/mopani-junction-episode-8/feed/ 0 Luckson is caught in a storm as he returns from the village where he has been teaching the community on maintaing their newly acquired dip-tank. Benjamin is also caught in the same storm after he has visited Mopane Junction on his bicycle. Do they both make it through the storm ok? Download script Luckson is caught in a storm as he returns from the village where he has been teaching the community on maintaing their newly acquired dip-tank. Benjamin is also caught in the same storm after he has visited Mopane Junction on his bicycle. Do they [...] clean