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Effort Moyo Concerned citizens in Bulawayo called on lawmakers to address issues surrounding free treatment for senior citizens in the Medical Services Amendment Bill. This appeal was made yesterday at the Portfolio Committee on Health and Childcare’s public hearings on the proposed bill. The amendment to Section 82(b) aims to ensure free treatment for senior […]
By Andile Mvundla Vostile Creatives Trust, a community based organisation that promotes environment conservation in Hwange, has bemoaned the impacts of irresponsible mining practices that are slowly turning the town into a toxic hazardous area. Residents in the mining town are already suffering from deteriorating environment conditions, including air and water pollution as well as […]

Effort Moyo Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are essential to integrating health into Zimbabwe’s climate strategies, a priority highlighted at the Climate and Health Africa Conference (CHAC 2024) held in Harare yesterday. The Minister of Health and Childcare, Dr Douglas Mombeshora, underscored this approach in his address at the inaugural CHAC 2024, which began on October […]
By Pronellah Lunga Bulawayo-based Kwaito musician Wisdom Moyo popularly known as Mawiza has released a new song titled Eluveve as a tribute to the late hip-hop icon Cal-vin (Calvin Nhliziyo), who passed away on October 25, 2020. In an interview with a Skyz Metro FM reporter, Mawiza highlighted that the song is a heartfelt celebration […]
By Anisha Hungwe The collaboration between Tendy Three Investments (TTI) and the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) has created employment for 400 young people in Bulawayo, with the majority being young women. Speaking to Skyz Metro FM, TTI General Manager Bongani Nyathi shared that this initiative focuses on empowering young women from various backgrounds, supporting the […]
Pronellah Lunga Nomvula Mafu, a finalist in the Mr. and Miss Rural Zimbabwe Matebeleland South pageant, shared that her passion for fashion and beauty drove her to pursue the competition. Her love for clothing sparked an interest in beauty pageants, ultimately leading her to vie for the Miss Rural Zim title. In an interview with […]
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 […]
Nomathemba Mathe The burial of Sihlangu Dlodlo, the late Chief Executive Officer of Highlanders Football Club, is set for Saturday at Lady Stanley Cemetery. Dlodlo, who was discovered deceased at his Nketa 9 home on Monday at the age of 60, will be honored for his lifelong contributions to football and the arts. Mourners have […]
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 […]