Editorial Comment

Research critical in mental health crisis

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A ROBUST scientific research is urgently needed to understand the underlying causes of the rising mental health crisis in Zimbabwe. While anecdotal evidence points to a link between socio-economic hardships and mental distress, a comprehensive, data-driven study is essential to move beyond assumptions and develop effective, evidence-based solutions. Without this critical research, any policy or…

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Sport

Warriors date Wasps . . . Nees’ men shift focus to Afcon preps

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Emmanuel Marambe CHIEF SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S War­riors face off against Rwanda in a 2025 Fifa World Cup Qualifier at Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg today with the Michael Nees-coached side looking to kick-start their build up to the upcoming continental football showcase, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). The match gets underway at 1500hrs. The…

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KidzCan fights childhood cancer

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Thabiso Mutirwara AS THE world marks Childhood Cancer Aware­ness Month this September, local organisation KidzCan is spearheading a nationwide campaign to raise awareness, dispel myths, and emphasise that a child’s sur­vival often depends on early detection and community vigilance. KidzCan finance and administration manager, Gift Marunda, told the Daily News yesterday that the organisation was…

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Police advocate school drug, sexual vigilance

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Takudzwa Dhambu POLICE have called on school authorities to monitor behav­ioural changes among learners in order to detect possible drug and sexual abuse, as well as mental health issues. Speaking during a back-to-school campaign in Ha­rare yesterday, Police Assistant Commissioner Sithulisiwe Mthimkulu cautioned learn­ers against drug and substance abuse as well as early sexual activity,…

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Zim, Namibia in T20I showdown

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Sandra Hove SPORTS WRITER ZIMBABWE’S Chev­rons will next week host Namibia in a three-match Twenty20 international (T20I) series at Queens Sports Club in Bula­wayo as they ramp up prepa­rations for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier. The three T20Is against Na­mibia are scheduled for Septem­ber 15, 16 and 18, with the Chev­rons,…

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Chiyangwa urges frank Zanu PF talks

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CHIEF WRITER ZANU PF Central Committee member and chief fundraiser Phillip Chiyangwa has called for honesty and frank discussions within the ruling party, saying it is the only way to strengthen the organisation and maintain its relevance with grassroots supporters. Speaking during a provincial leadership workshop in Hurungwe on Saturday, Chiyangwa urged leaders to abandon…

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Gweru scrutinised over school funds

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Tapiwa Chirume GWERU City Council has come under scrutiny after the Auditor- General flagged it for failing to disclose key financial information relating to schools under its author­ity, raising fresh concerns over transparency and accountability in the local authority’s operations. In her audit report for the year ending December 31 2024, acting Auditor-General Rheah Kujinga…

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“Prophet” nabbed for US$75k theft

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Rutendo Ngara A SELF-STYLED Bulawayo prophet, Richard Mutare, has appeared in court accused of conspiring with a couple to steal part of US$75 000 that the pair had taken from a Harare woman. Mutare was co-joined with Mathew Ndovi, 23, and his girl­friend Loice Taruvinga, 31, who are facing charges of unlawful entry into premises…

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Court interpreter jailed for bribe

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Rutendo Ngara HARARE regional magistrate Feresi Chakanyuka has sen­tenced a Mbare Magistrates Court interpreter, Tadiwanashe Chikomo, to a wholly suspended three-year jail term for accepting a US$200 bribe. Of the sentence, 12 months were suspended on condition of good behaviour, while the other 12 months were suspended on condition he performs 120 hours of community…

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