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By Effort Moyo Bulawayo residents raised numerous concerns yesterday over the proposed increase in the age requirement for free healthcare from 65 to 70 in the Medical Services Amendment Bill. During a public hearing led by Zimbabwe’s Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care, chaired by Dr. Ruth Labode, residents expressed that the new […]

By Anisha Hungwe & Effort Moyo As the Portfolio Committee on Health and Child Care conducts public hearings on the Medical Services Amendment Bill across Matabeleland, advocates are calling for young people to have access to sexual health services free from stigma and judgment. The hearings, aimed at gathering feedback on the proposed healthcare amendments, […]

By Effort Moyo Lawyers for Human Rights in Zimbabwe are providing essential support to help orphans navigate the challenging process of securing birth certificates, a crucial document needed to access national identification, education, and employment. Zimbabwean orphans often face significant barriers in obtaining birth certificates, which impact their ability to access identity cards, passports, and […]

By Pronellah Lunga The Bulawayo Mayor, Senator David Coltart has mourned the death of Highlanders Chief Executive Officer Sihlangu Dlodlo. The 60-year-old was found deceased at his Nketa 9 home on Monday. In a statement shared on the Bulawayo City Council’s official social media platforms, Coltart conveyed his sympathy to the Dlodlo family and the […]

By Kenneth Nyika The Zimbabwean government has been urged to fast-track the enactment of the new land tenure policy, considered pivotal for achieving the country’s Vision 2030 goals. The recently concluded 21st ZANU PF People’s National Conference highlighted the potential developmental impact this policy could have on the lives of indigenous black farmers by granting […]

Anisha Hungwe A 21-year-old man from Tsholotsho has been taken into custody following allegations of statutory rape involving a 14-year-old girl in which the victim’s pregnancy led to the discovery of the abuse. The suspect allegedly engaged in sexual relations with the minor on two separate occasions, despite her refusal to consent. Following the revelation, […]

By Nomathemba Mathe The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has reaffirmed that the Zimbabwe Gold currency, known as ZiG, remains the nation’s legal tender, addressing growing concerns about its legality following the recent expiration of the Presidential Temporary Powers that initially established it. Introduced under Statutory Instrument (S.I.) 60 of 2024 via Presidential Powers, the […]

By Nomathemba Mathe Tawanda Maronze, A 23-year-old man from Bulawayo has been sentenced to four years in prison for kidnapping a 3-year-old girl with the intent to use her in a ritual. The sentence follows an incident on the 26th of October 2024, when Maronze abducted the child and took her to a secluded area […]

By Kenneth Nyika The Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU PF) has proposed declaring July 1 a public holiday each year in honor of the late Hon. Vice President, Cde. Dr. Joshua Nyongolo Mqabuko Nkomo. This recommendation is among 162 resolutions put forward at the party’s 21st National People’s Conference, which recently concluded in Bulawayo. […]

By Effort Moyo Zimbabwe is hosting the inaugural Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) from today up to the 31st of October in Harare. Organized by the Centre for Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS Research Zimbabwe (CeSHHAR) in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, this conference aims to elevate Africa’s role in global […]