Chitungwiza- In a powerful response to a brutal homicide, residents of St. Mary’s Constituency have transformed outrage into organized action, forming a neighbourhood watch committee after a packed emergency meeting directly aided police investigations. St Mary’s meeting The move follows the murder of a resident in Ward 3, which prompted…
By Dr Lloyd Gideon Makonese As Zimbabwe continues to register progress in its national HIV response, including improved access to antiretroviral therapy and reduced HIV-related mortality, doctoral research suggests that late testing in rural communities remains a critical and unresolved challenge. While policy frameworks emphasise service expansion and coverage targets,…
Chitungwiza- St. Mary’s Constituency is reeling from the brutal murder of a local resident, Peter Kampira during a robbery, prompting an urgent plea for justice from area Member of Parliament, Brighton Mazhindu. In a strongly-worded statement released today, Mazhindu said he was "deeply saddened and outraged" by the killing, which…
Binga – What should have been a season of celebration became a gruelling ordeal for motorists and passengers in Binga District, as relentless rains crippled the already fragile road network, severing communities and stranding families during the critical festive travel period. The member of parliament for the area, Fanuel Cumanzala…
By Lloyd Gideon Makonese – Researcher/Academic and Public Health and Health Policy/Systems Expert (HIV & Drugs) An important practical dimension must be acknowledged when discussing devolution, diaspora engagement, and skills exchange. These ideas are not merely theoretical constructs or aspirational policy suggestions. They are already being tested on the ground.…
As Zimbabwe advances its long-term development vision through successive national strategies and a renewed commitment to sustainable growth, the country is presented with an opportunity that extends beyond policy implementation. NDS2 It is an opportunity to shape how citizens, professionals, and institutions understand and engage with national priorities. At the…
Harare – The newly operationalized Zimbabwe's sovereign wealth fund, Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF), holds a portfolio of state-owned enterprises with a fair value of USD $15 billion, according to its inaugural audited financial statements released yesterday. Dr John Mangudya The fund, which began active operations on May 1, 2024, reported…
After years of ignored requests, the frontline workers set a final deadline, threatening new unrest in the underfunded public health sector. Harare– The Nurse Aides Association of Zimbabwe Trust (NAAZT) has delivered a final, time-bound ultimatum to the Health Service Commission, demanding the payment of long-overdue uniform allowances and threatening…
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Harare- The governments of Zimbabwe and China formalized a significant agricultural infrastructure agreement on Thursday, with Beijing funding the upgrade and maintenance of nine irrigation schemes across the country in a move aimed at bolstering food security and climate resilience. Prof Mthuli Ncube and Ambassador Zhou Ding The signing ceremony…
