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STIs rise in Zimbabwe Despite Record Condom Distribution

STIs On the Rise in Zimbabwe Despite Record Condom Distribution By Harry Taruva Sexually transmitted infections have surged in Zimbabwe recently increasing by 15827 in 2022 compared to 2021. This excludes HIV which had about 23000 infections in the same period. STIs have a direct impact on sexual and reproductive health leading to stigmatisation, infertility,cancers, […]

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Zim gvt launches $4m dairy value chain project.

Zim Gvt launches US$4 million dairy value chain project By Delicious Mathuthu The Zimbabwean Government in partnership with Swedish Embassy, on Thursday (20 April 2023) officially launched a US$4 million dairy project that seeks to strengthen the local dairy industry value chain, for sustainable livelihoods among small holder farmers. The project, which will last for

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MISA engages SADC on media laws and journalists safety during elections.

MISA engages SADC over media regulations and safety By Dumisani Ndlovu Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA), Zimbabwe charter on 15 April 2023 met with the SADC Electoral Advisory Commission (SAEC) in Harare, where the organisation raised concerns on the safety of journalists, particularly during electoral processes. Zimbabwe has records of scores of journalists victimised

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Newly launched book “Victory ” inspires women to be own liberators.

Women urged to be own liberators By Dumisani Ndlovu Zvishavane Ngezi constituency MP, Mawite Dumezweni on Saturday encouraged women to be vigilant if they are to become their own liberators and pursue their vision and goals. He was speaking at a feminist male author, Masimba Chakombera’s book launch where he was the guest of honour.

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Mining areas hot spots for drug and substance abuse.

Mining areas hotspots for drug and substance abuse in the Midlands By Delicious Mathuthu Mining districts in the Midlands Province have become hotspots for drug and substance abuse with schools, colleges and drinking spots being major hubs for the illicit activities, the Midlands anti drugs provincial taskforce has said. Midlands Provincial Drug and Substance Abuse

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Zim gvt hosts diasporians in investment conference at ZITF

Government to conference with Zimbabwe Diasporans during 2023 ZITF By Harry Taruva and Delicious Mathuthu Government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (MOFAIT) is set to engage Zimbabweans in the diaspora on the sidelines of the 2023, 63rd Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo to device a strategic and

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Zim targets 350 000 hectares under irrigation by 2025

Zimbabwe targets 350 000 hactres under irrigation by 2025 By Delicious Mathuthu The Zimbabwean government is targeting to increase the total land under irrigation to 350 000 hectares (ha) by year 2025 from the current 193 000 ha. Through the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development’s irrigation rehabilitation and development agenda, private

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Violence against women in politics a concern

Violence against women in politics still a concern By Delicious Mathuthu Women are concerned with the continued violence against women in politics and electoral processes as partly witnessed in the recently ended candidate selection processes for the major political parties in Zimbabwe. Speaking during a Women’s Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) Community Meeting on violence against

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Zim law allows convict Fadzai Mahere to run for political office –Zimfact

Zimfact dismisses social media post on candidates nominations during elections By Memory Mudzani Zimfact issued out a report stating that Zimbabwean laws do not explicitly prohibit a convicted person from running for public office, following the social media posts that went viral stating that a person convicted in a court of law cannot run for

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