Step fathers; unsung heroes or villains?

Of recent, there are reports that close to half of marriages end up in divorce. It is a worrying trend.

I don’t think anyone deliberately gets into the marriage institution with the sole purpose of bowling out only a few years down the line. Same thing with relationships, unless you have a few loose screws in your head, sane people generally get into what is termed ‘serious relationships’ hoping that such unions will last a life time.

I am no relationship expert or even a relationship poster girl but it is common knowledge that all animals, including human beings, are very territorial. Animals, especially the male ones, are very selfish by nature and are totally opposed to the idea of sharing. Most rural folk who have had the opportunity to witness two or more cocks fighting over a single hen can attest to this. It is just human nature and this is what defines us as humans.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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