THE revelations by Bulawayo’s provincial secretary, Paul Nyoni, regarding the drugs “revolving door” at Ingutsheni Central Hospital are nothing short of a national alarm bell.With nearly 48 percent of rehabilitated patients relapsing within just four months, it is clear that our current approach to the drug scourge is missing a vital component, the bridge between…
THE country’s major dams are now full or nearing capacity following weeks of relentless rainfall across the nation.This comes after authorities warned the public to expect more flooding as torrential rains continue to pound large parts of the country.The Zimbabwe National Water Authority (Zinwa) yesterday said that as at January 1, the country’s major dams…
MANY schools around the country are increasingly grappling with the out of hand scourge of drug and substance abuse among learners in their institutions.Speaking to the Daily News — the country’s most influential newspaper — the secretary general of the Zimbabwe National Union of School Heads (Zinush), Munyaradzi Majoni, confirmed the crisis yesterday, adding that…
THE Women’s University in Africa has partnered with Liverpool researchers to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Zimbabwe.Speaking to the Daily News yesterday, Unice Goshomi from WUA’s Department of Research said the collaboration reflects the core mandate of higher and tertiary education institutions to solve community problems through research and engagement.“For higher and tertiary…
SOME areas around the country will continue to endure power challenges as the current heavy rains lashing Zimbabwe are hampering the utility’s efforts to restore disrupted services there.The power utility confirmed the difficulties yesterday saying the rain deluges and accompanying strong winds were damaging and affecting its infrastructure in many locales.This comes as Zesa also…
A HARARE man who made headlines last year after his dogs allegedly fatally mauled a passerby was back in court yesterday, alleging that he lost property worth about US$60 000 while he was in remand prison.The complainant, Mike Mupinga, a car dealer, was acquitted of culpable homicide last year.According to the State, on May 31,…
THE police are engaging mobile money firms to curb a surge in online fraud scams targeting unsuspecting Zimbabwean consumers.This comes as mobile money service provider, EcoCash, recently issued a fraud alert after scammers targeted unsuspecting customers through fake promotions, cheap deals, quick loans, and “too-good-to-be-true” online offers. National police spokesperson Paul Nyathi yesterday confirmed the…
A GOROMONZI man is in trouble after he allegedly raped his 12-year-old girlfriend when he had gone to introduce her to his relative.Kelvin Mushaninga, who is facing rape charges, was advised to apply for bail at the High Court.The State alleges that on January 15 2026 at around 1400 hours, the complainant proceeded to the…
HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume was called in for questioning yesterday by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) on allegations of criminal abuse of office.This was confirmed by Zacc commissioner Kindness Paradza, who added that the anti-graft board had arrested deputy mayor Rosemary Muronda and former Zanu PF Harare South MP Shadreck Mashayamombe on separate allegations of…
A SOUTH African court blocked a Zimbabwean mother’s urgent bid to relocate her children following their father’s tragic suicide.The judgment follows a distressing family dispute involving a Zimbabwean mother, identified as FM, and her former sister-in-law, LB, who has been caring for the children since their father’s death in November 2025.FM sought the court’s permission…
