Health

Exploiting Children, Disabled for Begging Illegal: Police Warn By Delicious Mathuthu Harare, Zimbabwe – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has given a stern warning to guardians who use children and disabled individuals to beg for money and food on the streets following a viral video on social media of children begging in the streets of […]

By Kwedu News Masvingo, Zimbabwe – In a urgent public health alert, the Masvingo City Council has warned residents of the rapidly spreading Monkeypox (MPox) outbreak in Southern Africa, emphasizing the need for immediate precautions by residents. The local authority says the viral disease is characterized by symptoms including fever, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph

By Delicious Mathuthu Gokwe, Zimbabwe – As the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) continues its fight against the cultivation, use and possession of illegal drugs in the country, police in Gokwe arrested two women found withmore than two bags of lose and prepared dagga (mbanje) on the 15th of August 2024. The two women, Rosemary Siangumbula

……To address climate change and environmental degradation By Dumisani Ndlovu The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) is set to host the 2024 National Gender Forum on September 13th in Gwanda, Matabeleland South.The forum will focus on the theme “Gender, Environment, and Climate Change: Building Resilience and Sustainable Development through Gender Equality.” The event aims to address

Bulawayo City Council Clarifies HIV Statistics By Kwedu News Bulawayo, Zimbabwe – Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has disputed recent articles and social media posts containing misleading information about HIV positive women in Bulawayo saying it was taken out of context. The disputed articles in question reported alarming statistics, stating that 90% of women aged 16-50

….90% of women tested in June Test Positive ….Amid High Mobility and Migration By Kwedu News A recent report by the Bulawayo City Council has revealed a staggering 90% HIV positivity rate among women aged 16-50 who underwent testing in June due to high mobility and migration to neighboring countries seeking employment. The report shows

ZNA takes a stand against drug abuseBy Dumisani NdlovuSenior Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA) official Major General Emmanuel Matatu Chief of Staff Administrative Staff has cautioned aspiring soldiers against drug and substance abuse, stressing that the army will not recruit individuals with addiction issues, as they may compromise discipline and duty.He was speaking at the 2024

By Delicious Mathuthu Groblersdal, Limpopo, South Africa – In a significant breakthrough in the fight against drugs in South Africa, a joint operation between the Limpopo awks and South African Police Services (SAPS) on Friday (19/07/2024) has led to the arrest of four suspects, including the farm owner and two Mexican nationals, and a discovery

By Dumisani Ndlovu Gweru, Zimbabwe – Her Excellency, the First Lady of Zimbabwe, Cde Dr. A. Mnangagwa, graced the 30th anniversary celebrations of the Surgical Society of Zimbabwe at Gweru Provincial Hospital on Friday 19 July 2024. The event marked a significant milestone in the Society’s commitment to providing quality surgical care to Zimbabweans. Giving

Tragedy strikes as mentally challenged man stones two to deathBy Dumisani NdlovuGokwe, Zimbabwe – In a chilling incident that has left the community reeling, a 35-year-old man suspected of having mental health issues brutally murdered two men with stones in broad daylight on July 17, 2024. According to police reports, Shekem Muromo (58) and Bonface