Health

Civil Servants ‘ s Health Crisis

MPs Demand PSMAS Resuscitation By Delicious Mathuthu Harare, Zimbabwe – The long-simmering crisis surrounding the Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) scheme for civil servants recently took centre stage in Parliament as Honourable members demanded knowledge on what measures Government was taking to restore confidence in the failing health insurer. After years of mismanagement, looting […]

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Zimbabwe Showcases Commitment to Disability Inclusion at Global Disability Summit

By Dumisani Ndlovu Berlin, Germany – Zimbabwe made a significant impact at the 2025 Global Disability Summit (GDS) held in Berlin, demonstrating its strong commitment to promoting disability rights and inclusive development. The delegation,among them, Senator Annah Shiri, President of the National Council of Disabled Persons of Zimbabwe (NCDPZ) and Deputy Chairperson of the Zimbabwe

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YMCA Gweru Chapter Leverages Gamification to Tackle Climate Change

By Dumisani Ndlovu Gweru, Zimbabwe – The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) in Gweru, Zimbabwe, recently launched an innovative “Climate Games” initiative, aiming to engage young people in climate action through interactive and educational games. This bold move highlights a growing trend of using gamification to address complex global issues.The comprehensive program, launched this week,

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Zimbabwe Records 299 Neonatal and 54 Martenal deaths in January Alone

Zimbabwe’s Alarming Maternal and Neonatal Mortality Rates Demand Urgent Action By Delicious Mathuthu Harare, Zimbabwe – Amnesty International Zimbabwe has expressed deep concern over the recent disclosure of 299 neonatal deaths and 54 maternal deaths recorded in January 2025 alone. The figures, which health professionals say highlight significant challenges within the nation’s healthcare system, particularly

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Daughter takes Father to court for demanding to know if she was still a Virgin

Daughter, Father Virginity Row Ends in Court, Peace Order Granted By Kwedu News A 20-year-old woman, Deon Njiri, was granted a peace order against her father, Arnold Njiri, by the Harare Civil Court on Wednesday after the former, accused her father of harassment, calling her names and physical abuse, including demanding a virginity test. Deon

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Blood Cancer Crisis Hits Australia With Calls for Urgent Action

…Set to become Australia’s most deadly and common cancer in a decade By Kwedu News Sydney – Australia faces a devastating health crisis with a steep rise in blood cancer incidences as experts warn that urgent action is needed to prevent a catastrophic rise in mortality rates. A report recently released by the Leukaemia Foundation,

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Two Artisanal miners Die after Mine shaft collapse in Mberengwa

Bodies of two artisanal gold miners recovered after mine shaft collapse in MberengwaBy Dumisani NdlovuThe Mberengwa Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has successfully recovered the remains of two artisanal gold miners who perished in a mine shaft collapse on January 9.Vafios Hlabati, the Mberengwa District Development Coordinator and chairperson of the District CPU, confirmed that the

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Makoni District gears up for World AIDS day with a marathon twist

Makoni district gears up forWorld AIDS Day Celebrations with a marathon twist By Dumisani Ndlovu As World AIDS Day approaches, Makoni District is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host the main national celebrations at John Cowie Primary School on December 1.This year’s event promises to be an engaging and impactful experience, with a

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