ZIMBABWE National Association of Mental Health (ZNAMH) has revealed that children as young as nine and 10 around the country are selling drugs in primary schools. The association conducted a research which shockingly showed that Grade 4 pupils are being initiated into drugs as they are selling them to others at school. ZNAMH board member…
United Kingdom (UK) minister of Africa Harriett Baldwin has said her country is not considering removing sanctions on Zimbabwe, as it contemplates widening the embargo list to include officials in the army, following a recent crackdown on civilians by members of the security forces. Speaking before the International Development Committee, which was making an inquiry into…
Dancehall music star Soul Jah Love says he is working hard to cut the mischief tag that has seen him being branded as the bad boy of Zimbabwean music. The talented singer admits he errs now and again and it is now one of his priorities to avoid being on the wrong side. The chanter says…
DANCER Beverly “Bev” Sibanda has dissed her oft-competitor Zoey for allegedly dancing for crumbs in South Africa. The two leading dancers were supposed to share the stage in Pretoria over the weekend but Bev reportedly refused after she failed to agree with the promoters. Instead, she went on holiday in Botswana for four days. “We…
President Emmerson Mnangagwa ignored advice from a South Africa-based local businessman that a wage hike was the best way to deal with public sector union grievances, and that a failure to award an increment would have a messy aftermath. This emerges as Zimbabwe’s main teacher unions unfurled a general strike Monday that has shut down…
Zimbabwe’s main opposition has said security forces were abducting its members in night raids in a massive crackdown in the wake of the unrest sparked by a national strike. At least 12 people have been killed in an army clampdown and hundreds wounded, in scenes reminiscent of the long rule of Robert Mugabe, when the…
World cancer day is an international day marked on 4 February founded by the Union for International Cancer Control to support the goals of the world cancer declaration. This day saves lives by raising awareness and educating the population about cancer, it also serves to pressure governments and individuals to take action in order to…
In a bid to reach wider and diverse audiences, civic society organisations have in recent years devised ways in which they romp in popular musicians during their outreach programmes. The initiative has seen musicians entertaining multitudes of people while civic organisations convey targeted messages in between performances. Apart from performances, the musicians have also been engaged…
from Faridabad, India Zimbabwe has made a spectacular debut at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela currently running in the Indian District of Faridabad, located about 30 kilometres south of New Delhi. Award-winning Simunye Arts Ensemble and visual artist Stewart Mauzinyu are representing Zimbabwe at the event that showcases traditional handicrafts, music, dance and food. Victoria Falls-based…
LEADERS Eagles failed to fly past Rhinos losing by a massive 262 runs on the last day of the Logan Cup match at Old Hararians on Monday. The defeat coupled with Mountaineers innings and 114-run drubbing of Tuskers saw the lead being reduced to just one point. Eagles are still on top but sitting dangerously…
