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UK, Ireland healthcare carers hopefuls lose thousands to scammers
POPULAR Bulawayo mental health activist and founder of a mental health organisation, Win Over Addiction and Trauma (WOTA), Witness Bongani Mguni, has reportedly gone into hiding after allegedly defrau...Published: 01 Nov 2024 at 10:06hrs | 874 | by Staff reporter
New Zealand's groundbreaking move toward regulating online casinos
The New Zealand government has taken a significant step toward regulating its online casino industry, marking a pivotal moment in the country's gambling landscape. As the popularity of online gambling...Published: 28 Oct 2024 at 13:03hrs | 162 | by Staff Reporter
Emakhandeni-Luveve MP concerned over rising housebreaking cases
Emakhandeni-Luveve Constituency lawmaker Discent Bajila has urged the government to create jobs to help reduce the rising cases of housebreaking in his constituency and Bulawayo as a whole.He ...Published: 25 Oct 2024 at 20:37hrs | 354 | by Stephen Jakes
Journalist to hold birthday anti-drugs sports tournament
Journalist Simbarashe Sithole has opted to celebrate his birthday in Guruve (Mashonaland Central province) through hosting a pool tournament which is meant to bring youths and adults together while am...Published: 26 Sep 2024 at 11:16hrs | 160 | by Gideon Madzikatidze in Guruve
Are your friends damaging your health? Five signs they might be
There's no doubt we love our friends. Many of them we'll have grown up with, known for decades and been through thick and thin with. Others we may have developed over more recent times, connecting...Published: 23 Aug 2024 at 13:29hrs | 668 | by Staff Reporter
Tackling the alcohol and substance abuse challenge in Cowdray Park
Cowdray Park, like many areas in Bulawayo, is facing a growing crisis: the rampant abuse of alcohol and substances by our youth. This challenge not only threatens the health and well-being of our youn...Published: 20 Aug 2024 at 19:29hrs | 340 | by Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu, Councillor for Ward 28, Cowdray Park
Hichilema blunders again
Today, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold the 44th ordinary summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare, Zimbabwe. The SADC Summit is accountable for the regional bloc's...Published: 17 Aug 2024 at 15:47hrs | 3289 | by Dr Fred M'membe
Ways around GamStop absence for Zimbabwean gamblers
Responsible gambling is a widely discussed issue globally, and governments and regulatory authorities actively implement measures to minimise the number of users negatively affected by this risky ente...Published: 16 Aug 2024 at 10:10hrs | 103 | by Staff Reporter
Awareness of responsible gambling in Zimbabwe's community
A gambling boom hit the African market in recent years, and Zimbabw...Published: 12 Aug 2024 at 20:00hrs | 221 | by Staff Reporter
Fight to end drug abuse
Many destinies are thwarted because of drug abuse. Drugs are very bad and we have to fight them. The future of the youth is in jeopardy as a result of god of drugs. There are numerous factors which ar...Published: 29 Jul 2024 at 08:21hrs | 166 | by Tatenda Hwari
More than 100 street children roam Bulawayo
Bulawayo is experiencing a troubling rise in the number of children leaving their homes to live and work on the streets, often turning to illegal activities such as drug and substance abuse. Over 100 ...Published: 25 Jul 2024 at 07:40hrs | 293 | by Staff reporter
Lifeline for Bulawayo ex-prisoners
Inside Out Development Trust, a non-governmental organization, has launched a rehabilitation program aimed at supporting ex-prisoners to reintegrate into society and prevent them from returning to cri...Published: 24 Jun 2024 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
48 drug dens destroyed yet granary bases remain untouchable
Cabinet received good news that 48 DRUG DENS had been DESTROYED these being:Manicaland -25Harare -10Mash Central - 6Mat North - 3 Mash West - 2Midlands&...Published: 12 Jun 2024 at 05:48hrs | 4 | by Nkululeko Nkomo
Winning at Online Casinos: A Different Approach
The world of online gambling has made some significant strides in recent times as online casinos have revolutionized the gambling industry by providing players with a secure and convenient platform of...Published: 23 May 2024 at 19:41hrs | 36 | by Staff Reporter
FULL TEXT: Job Sikhala speech at the UN Geneva Summit
Iwant to greet you, honorable guests of this important summit for Human Rights and Democracy, from all the four corners of the world. I am Job Sikala, the surviving political prisoner from Zimbabwe. I...Published: 17 May 2024 at 16:38hrs | 31 | by Jo Sikhala
Mnangagwa plots divisive constitutional coup
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa's strategy for a third term - practically a constitutional coup - is now gathering momentum and going full steam ahead after a brief retreat as the military reg...Published: 04 Mar 2024 at 18:43hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa scared of gukurahundi, plots divisive constitutional coup
ZIMBABWEAN President Emmerson Mnangagwa's strategy for a third term - practically a constitutional coup - is now gathering momentum and going full steam ahead after a brief retreat as the military reg...Published: 29 Feb 2024 at 20:34hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Divorce cases spike in Zimbabwe
INFIDELITY, social media abuse, poor communication, grudges and gender-based violence are among top drivers of divorces across the country with Bulawayo alone recording 658 divorces this year al...Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 07:25hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter
Live betting in Tanzania: A growing trend
The digital savannah of Tanzania is teeming with a new kind of thrill, one that unfolds in real-time and keeps the pulse racing - live betting. Gone are the days when wages were placed before a match ...Published: 17 Nov 2023 at 14:06hrs | 16 | by Staff Reporter
Zimdollar future hangs in the balance
IT is imperative for every successful and expanding economy in the world to have its own currency and monetary policy. I make that statement because it is important for all Zimbabweans to understand t...Published: 12 Sep 2023 at 06:33hrs | | by Eddie Cross
'Men left out in health-conscious programmes'
VIVAT Health Solutions group managing director Thembelihle Mloyi-Ncube says there is need to involve men in health-conscious programmes on the back of a spike in mental health-related cases in the cou...Published: 03 Jul 2023 at 07:12hrs | | by Staff reporter
Maradona vs. Messi: Who Is Better?
Debate rages over who's better between Maradona or Messi, both famed for their skills, number 10 jerseys, and left-footed play. Read our blog to find the answer. In the world of soccer, two...Published: 30 Jun 2023 at 10:31hrs | 15 | by Staff Reporter
Men's Cave: Inkundla yamadoda meeting on the cards
LOCAL men are set to congregate at Derby Hotel in Bulawayo for a workshop that will shed light on what has been a nascent pandemic lately, mental health issues that men face.The discussion pla...Published: 12 Jun 2023 at 06:26hrs | | by Staff reporter
Fake booze booms in Zimbabwe
Inside a grimy, poorly lit room in Mbare, one of Zimbabwe's most populous townships, a 45-year-old man sits on a makeshift stool as he pours a brownish liquid into small bottles.An alcoholic s...Published: 24 Apr 2023 at 20:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Psychiatric Hospitals in Zimbabwe Oversubscribed with Drug Addicts
Psychiatric hospitals in Zimbabwe are oversubscribed with drug addicts. Ingutsheni Psychiatric Hospital in Bulawayo is receiving as many as 10 new patients per day, despite various government interven...Published: 16 Apr 2023 at 07:52hrs | 7 | by Staff Reporter
Harare City in US$51m ICT scam
The allegations of dubious conduct arise as the IT boss Mr Samson Madzokere with some top managers are already reeling in the eye of a storm amid allegations of spending US$20 000 per trip on numerous...Published: 14 Apr 2023 at 07:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Evil leaders who stand in front of churches canvassing for support are insulting God!
There is nothing that incenses me more than watching Zimbabwe political leaders - who are the embodiment of evil itself - standing in front of the Church, parading themselves as paragons of love and g...Published: 09 Apr 2023 at 09:04hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Rehabilitation facility for Bulawayo CBD
GOVERNMENT is set to establish a rehabilitation and outpatient facility in Bulawayo's city centre to help with counselling and psychosocial support for drug abusers and addicts.This was said b...Published: 29 Mar 2023 at 06:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's underworld of teen sex, drugs
TEENAGERS of schoolgoing age take turns to go into a secret hide-out located in Hatfield, Harare, on a Saturday.The girls are dressed in all sorts of skimpy tight fitting clothes, while their ...Published: 04 Mar 2023 at 08:09hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
The everyday hobbies that can help aid alcohol addiction recovery
A growing number of people are suffering from alcohol addiction at present, with the substance being one of the world's biggest killers, from the USA to UK, India to Zimbabwe, but what is encouraging ...Published: 26 Feb 2023 at 09:10hrs | 4 | by Staff Reporter
Where are these fruits of independence Zimbabweans are supposed to be enjoying?
The next time I hear a senior government official, or some sycophantic ruling ZANU-PF supporter tell us about 'enjoying the fruits of independence', in all likelihood, I will scream!I find not...Published: 09 Feb 2023 at 19:28hrs | 1 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cop arrested in Zimbabwe's anti-drugs fight
Police have intensified their campaign against drug suppliers and peddlers under a special operation which has seen several people, including a policeman, being arrested in the past five days while pr...Published: 07 Feb 2023 at 04:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Substance abuse not necessarily due to idleness but poor socialization and mindset!
With the scourge of drug and alcohol abuse on a worrying upward trajectory, the question of how to deal with this pandemic had been, understandably, uppermost on the nation's lips.There have b...Published: 23 Jan 2023 at 16:33hrs | | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Will Gambling Ever be Banned ?
Gambling is a popular pastime and a massive industry. The idea of outright prohibiting it seems far-fetched, but it is something that some industry critics would like to see happen. The questi...Published: 26 Dec 2022 at 11:50hrs | 41 | by Staff Reporter
Drug cartels turn Zimbabwe into a hub
Zimbabwe is fast becoming a destination of choice for smugglers of dangerous drugs such as heroin, with police saying syndicates involving locals and foreigners were on the loose.The country h...Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 06:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's problem is Zanu-PF's intimidation and kleptocracy, not the country's youth
THERE is a certain blindness in understanding the nature of Zimbabwean politics and elections if the problem is mostly attributed to an apathetic youth. A more analytical view includes other consequen...Published: 20 Jul 2022 at 06:41hrs | 1 | by Tony Reeler
Trouble ahead in Zimbabwe
Conditions for the people of Zimbabwe continue to go from bad to worse. Triple digit inflation shows no signs of slowing.Over half of the country lives in poverty.Its corrupt governmen...Published: 05 Jun 2022 at 09:12hrs | | by Michelle Gavin
A Zimbabwe-born academic extraordinary thirst for knowledge
With an impressive profile of world recognised academic qualifications obtained at home and abroad, United States-based Zimbabwean academic and technician, Busani Nkosiyabo Siphambili says acquiring e...Published: 01 May 2022 at 11:22hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The hidden benefits of non GamStop gambling for body & mind
When we talk about non GamStop casinos, it is rare to praise their benefits to our health, both physical and mental. Instead, we talk about the risks of addictio...Published: 19 Mar 2022 at 13:25hrs | 5 | by Staff Writer
UK museum to showcase 100 trillion Zimbabwe dollar note
LEEDS City Museum will this month showcase Zimbabwe's 100 trillion dollar note in an exhibition focusing on the evolution of money over the past century.The bill, released by the Reserve Bank ...Published: 02 Feb 2022 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe on verge of becoming mbanje research hub for southern Africa
MBANJE, marijuana, cannabis or hemp, is one plant that has accounted for many people in Zimbabwe's prisons.Possession, let alone, cultivation or smoking it, has had serious consequences such a...Published: 24 Jan 2022 at 05:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
Scent of polls as new parties emerge
WITH the general elections on the horizon, Zimbabwe is once again witnessing the formation of fringe political parties attempting the plunge in the political landscape largely dominated by Zanu-PF and...Published: 28 Dec 2021 at 07:14hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean eyes US Mayor's post
A ZIMBABWEAN-BORN businessman, Solomon Tembo, is running for the post of mayor of Allentown City in the United States (US).Tembo, who was born and raised in Kadoma, will contest against two ot...Published: 30 Oct 2021 at 15:03hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Netherland gambling adverts will be regulated
The Netherlands persists to prioritise consumer rights in its soon-to-be-launched gambling industry, with the media oversight committee, the Commissariaat Voor de Media (CdvM), and the nation's bettin...Published: 28 Oct 2021 at 18:40hrs | 9 | by Staff Writer
More than 200 arrested in anti-drugs blitz
THE inter-ministerial task force that was set up last month to find solutions to drug abuse has hit the ground running, with more than 200 suspected drug dealers arrested so far.The blitz aims...Published: 26 Sep 2021 at 19:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Backyard drug peddling exposed
SOME unscrupulous health professionals in Harare are running backyard pharmacies in blatant contravention of regulations that prohibit unlicensed personnel from selling drugs to the public.Inq...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 06:50hrs | 6 | by Staff reporter
Eradicating extreme poverty critically essential
The World Bank Economic Update on Zimbabwe released in June 2021 contains some worrying trends on the increase in extreme poverty in the country. The report points that the number of extremely poor re...Published: 29 Jul 2021 at 13:27hrs | 7 | by Victor Bhoroma
Zimbabwean politicians and their addiction to Twitter
WITH the advancement of technology, Twitter has rapidly become a crucial communication tool for Zimbabwean politicians to convey their messages to the public, either to threaten or give general update...Published: 16 Jul 2021 at 09:14hrs | | by Evans Mathanda
Every Zimbabwean can be very rich without political inclination
I was going through my WhatsApp messages and my eyes were blinded by this message below. I felt it will be helpful to all of us if we are to read. I stole some of the advices.Many times I am c...Published: 06 Jul 2021 at 13:30hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Follow CBD oil away from addiction
(Cannabidiol) CBD has the capacity for infusion with most foods and beverages on the market. That can include alcohol with some infused beers and other cocktails. The only thing to recognize is the po...Published: 04 Jul 2021 at 19:22hrs | | by Staff reporter
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