Health

Teenagers arrested for taking drugs at school By Dumisani Ndlovu Three juveniles all aged 16years and a 38 year old woman were arrested for smoking dagga and unlawful dealing with dangerous drugs respectively, Midlands police has confirmed. The arrest took place at George Chipadza Secondary School in Zvishavane. The three minors were caught during the […]

Education a challenge to children with disability By Memory Mudzani Children with disabilities in most African countries including Zimbabwe face challenges in accessing education though education is a fundamental right to all children. In an interview with Kwedu News Joseph Tsvayi the projects officer for Amor Zimbabwe Trust said,children with disabilities fail to realize their

By Delicious Mathuthu Masvingo- INERELA+ Zimbabwe, a Christian organisation that works with religious leaders, youths in congregation, key populations, orphans and other vulnerable groups living with or personally affected by HIV and AIDS, has trained 40 white garment Apostolic sect leaders in Gutu, Masvingo. The training was conducted under the ‘SAVE Toolkit’ programme, sponsored by

Inclusion of PWD in policy making the way to go Dumisani Ndlovu ko Despite Zimbabwe having made significant strides in promoting the rights of the disabled persons in the country coming up with the National Disability Policy officially launched by His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa in June 2021, gave much anticipation to people with disabilities,

By Amanda Muzhandamuri Redcliff deputy Mayor Vincent Musiiwa said that every Zimbabwean citizen deserves good sanitation as this contributes to one’s health. In an interview with this publication Musiiwa said that citizens have a right to good sanitation. He urged school officials, health facilities and business sectors to operate in clean spaces. ‘ Every citizen

As Schools Reopening is delayed By Harry Taruva The Malawi government has postponed schools reopening due to a rampaging cholera epidemic that has claimed hundreds of lives in the Southern African nation. The Outbreak has strongly affected the country’s two major cities of Blantyre and Lilongwe.The health minister said Monday, to try to slow down

Societies should create enabling environment for people with albinism By Memory Mudzani The senator for the disability in the parliament of Zimbabwe Nasper Manyau who is also the founder of Arret foundation Trust urged societies in Africa to create an enabling environment for people with albinism . In an interview with this publication Manyau said

There is need to address the root cause of drug abuse By Memory Mudzani Drug and substance abuse has become rampant amongst young people in Zimbabwe especially teenagers which has resulted in young people dying prematurely and having mental health problems. During the launch of drug, alcohol and mental health issues rehabilitation project at Kwekwe

CLASSIC STORY OF THE WEEK By Harry Taruva New and Emerging Social intreprenere and Managing Director of Ahava Global Links, Oliver Zvinaiye Maboreke, returned to his roots in Honde Valley Zimbabwe and donated medical equipment worth over $8000 to Gatsi Mission clinic. Gatsi mission clinic run by the United Methodist Church holds a special place

Mayor’s ‘insulting’ terminology angers people with disability By Dumisani Ndlovu Scores of people with disabilities (PWDs) who had gathered for Gweru Mayor’s Cheer Fund food handout yesterday have expressed grave concern over what they call ‘insulting and provocative’ terms used by the Deputy Mayor, Edson. M Kurebgaseka and the Fund’s treasurer only identified as Ms