ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA.(PHOTO)

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 ZIMBABWEAN COUPLE DEPORTED OVER SECRET BURIAL OF CHILD IN BOTSWANA A Zimbabwean couple has been deported from Botswana after secretly burying their child without notifying authorities. Motilinah Mpofu and Christopher Ncube were convicted on Thursday of concealing a death after they allegedly dug a grave for their child in the dead of night. The Gaborone court heard the child had died suddenly. Instead of reporting the death to police, health officials, or traditional leaders, the couple quietly buried the youngster and hoped no one would find out. But the secret did not stay buried for long.   Police moved in and arrested the pair. In sentencing, the court ordered that the couple be taken to the Plumtree Border Post for deportation to Zimbabwe.  Top Botswana lawyer Winnie Masitha who offered the couple free legal representation during the trial, confirmed the deportation to BTV News. Masitha believed that the matter should not be viewed only through the lens of crim...

2026 WORLD HEALTH DAY: NIGERIAN FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CALLS FOR PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD A HEALTHIER AND RESILIENT WORLD. (PHOTO).


 2026 WORLD HEALTH DAY: NIGERIAN FIRST LADY OLUREMI TINUBU CALLS FOR PARTNERSHIP TO BUILD A HEALTHIER AND RESILIENT WORLD


As Nigeria joins the rest of the global community to mark 2026 World Health Day, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu says it is imperative for all to support science, invest in health systems, and work together to build a healthier and a more resilient world.


In her message marking the day, with the theme “Together for Health. Stand with Science,” the First Lady notes that 

progress in health depends on innovation and strong collaboration across nations and sectors, while acknowledging that scientific partnerships have helped humanity overcome many health challenges and continue to guide towards healthy living.


She says this year’s campaign also highlights the importance of the One Health approach, recognizing that the well-being of people, animals, plants, and our environment is deeply interconnected.

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