December 16, 2022
Zimbabwe: Dagga, Crystal Meth and Prescription Drugs Most Used Substances Among HIV/Aids and TB Key Populations, Research Shows
A recent survey among people most vulnerable to HIV/AIDS and Tuberculosis (TB) has shown that illegal use of banned substances is rife. Read more »
December 03, 2022
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Termination of Pregnancy Laws Perpetuating Stigmatization of People With Disabilities
Every third of December, Zimbabwe joins the world in commemorating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). Read more »
November 24, 2022
Zimbabwe: Govt Faces Fresh Headache As Low Vaccination Levels Retard Covid-19 Fight
Government is facing fresh headaches in the war against Covid-19 as vaccination levels have been plummeting particularly in Harare, Midlands and Mashonaland West. Read more »
November 22, 2022
Zimbabwe: Police Torture Victim Awarded Govt Compensation
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and Ministry of Home Affairs have been ordered by the High Court to pay ZW$400 000 as compensation to a man who was tortured in 2021 for… Read more »
November 18, 2022
Zimbabwe: Control Body Places Marijuana-Infused Medicinal Products Under Regulation
The Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) has moved to place all marijuana infused health products under regulation in a development confirming the positive value chain… Read more »
November 15, 2022
Zimbabwe: Russian-Ukraine War Hits Agriculture Sector, Potentially Causing Food Crisis - UN Report
The Russia-Ukraine war has adversely impacted Zimbabwe's agriculture sector, resulting in a potential food security crisis, a report by United Nations (UN) organisations has… Read more »
November 05, 2022
Zimbabwe: What Are You Doing About Starving Zimbabweans? - MPs Challenge Minister Over Food Aid
MEMBERS of Parliament (MPs) are gravely concerned about food insecurity among households across Zimbabwe, amid reports some were already facing acute hunger. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Zimbabwe: Investment Agency Courts Investors for Medicinal Cannabis - Says 57 Operating Licences Issued So Far
The Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency (ZIDA) has called upon investors to inject funds in medicinal cannabis for the sector's growth and sustainability. Read more »
October 21, 2022
Zimbabwe: USAID Injects U.S.$36.7 Million Assistance to Eight Food Insecure Zim Districts.
THE United States Agency for International Development (USAid) has availed US$36.7 million through the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to eight food insecure districts in… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Zimbabwe: MPs Express Concern Over Youth Mental Health Crisis Due to Drug Abuse
MEMBERS of Parliament this week expressed concern over the worsening mental health crisis among the youth countrywide due to drug abuse. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Zimbabwe: 'Hard Pressed' Zimbabwe Pledges U.S.$1million Towards Global Fund to Fight HIV, Malaria and TB
ZIMBABWE has pledged US$1 million towards the Global Fund to fight HIV/Aids, malaria and tuberculosis (TB), despite the economic meltdown facing the nation. Read more »
September 14, 2022
Zimbabwe: Family Fatally Assaults Mental Health Patient Son
A SILOBELA man reportedly ganged up with his son to murder his other male offspring, who was believed to have been a mental health patient. Read more »
August 06, 2022
Zimbabwe: Mothers Forego Breastfeeding Amid Economic Hardships
Lindiwe Sayi, 32, has weaned her baby when she was just three months old as the mother has to focus on her work as a vendor to earn a livelihood in Zimbabwe's capital. Read more »
August 02, 2022
Africa: Nearly 5000 Girls and Women Acquire HIV Infection Every Week - UN
THE United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) estimated that about 4900 girls and women between 15 and 24 years in Sub Saharan Africa acquire HIV… Read more »
August 01, 2022
Zimbabwe: Three Redcliff School Kids Commit Suicide Due to Drug Abuse - MP Says Depression Also a Huge Problem in Impoverished Town
The Midlands town of Redcliff has seen an upsurge in drug abuse, mostly among school children, following the closure of the government-owned Zimbabwe Iron and Steel Company (ZISCO)… Read more »
July 22, 2022
Zimbabwe: AfDB Injects U.S.$25,65 Million to Support Zim Food Production
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has injected a total US$25, 65 million grant drawn from the Transition Support Facility to enhance domestic domestic food production as well as… Read more »
July 19, 2022
Zimbabwe: Govt Hospitals Failing to Pay Suppliers As Treasury Delays Release of Funds
Public hospitals are reportedly failing to timeously pay for goods and services, in the process shortchanging suppliers as the money would have been eroded by inflation when… Read more »
July 16, 2022
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Near Death Experience Pushes Him to Improve Health Service Delivery
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has revealed that his near-death experience following food poisoning at a rally in Gwanda back in 2017 inspired him to upgrade the health service… Read more »
July 12, 2022
Zimbabwe: Covid-19 Relief Distribution Riddled With Corruption - Report Reveals
A recent survey by Mass Public Opinion Institute (MPOI) has revealed that distribution of Covid-19 relief was riddled with corruption as a majority of Zimbabweans failed to get any… Read more »
July 11, 2022
Zimbabwe: Workers Pile Legal Pressure On Govt Over PSMAS
Workers' apex body, Zimbabwe Confederation of Public Sector Unions (ZCPSU) has piled legal pressure on the government to stop 'illegal interference' on the country's oldest and… Read more »
July 06, 2022
Zimbabwe: Over 50% Villagers Without Toilets in Matebeleland North, Relieving Themselves in Bushes - Report Claims
THE latest Zimbabwe Vulnerability Assessment Committee (ZimVAC) report has revealed that more than 50% of families in Matebeleland North province do not have access to toilets and… Read more »
June 30, 2022
Zimbabwe: Care Zim U.S.$845,000 Covid-19 Resilience Projects Impact Communities
CARE International in Zimbabwe's around US$845,000 Covid19 resilience projects are set to leave lasting impressions, with beneficiaries testifying that they have received lifelong… Read more »
June 27, 2022
Zimbabwe: State Broadcaster Workers Threaten Strike Over Unpaid Covid-19 Allowances, Salary Increase
"ZBC is the only organisation which is failing to honour the obligation to pay the Covid-19 allowance, at a time when the government is paying more than double the amount ZBC is… Read more »
June 25, 2022
Zimbabwe: Nurses Call Off Strike, Give Government 14 Day Ultimatum
HEALTH workers have called off their industrial action and given government 14 days to deliver on their demands of a US dollar salary and better working conditions. Read more »
June 24, 2022
Zimbabwe: Parirenyatwa General Workers Earning ZW$5,000 Per Month
General workers at Parirenyatwa Hospital, who include groundsmen, cleaners, and cooks are reportedly earning as little as ZW$5,000 a month which is barely enough to buy five loaves… Read more »