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Gwanda, St Luke's hospitals still lack capacity to handle mental patients
A recent parliamentary investigation into youth empowerment, development, vocational training, and the state of drug and substance abuse treatment in Zimbabwe has exposed a severe shortage of rehabili...Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 11:42hrs | 114 | by Staff reporter
Sex workers in PrEp dilemma
Sex workers operating near the Forbes Border Post in Mutare are grappling with a dire crisis following the withdrawal of USAID-funded organizations that previously supplied them with critical HIV prev...Published: 17 May 2025 at 12:13hrs | 176 | by Staff reporter
Matebeleland has critical shortage of rehab centres
A critical shortage of drug rehabilitation centers in Matebeleland South and Matabeleland North has left residents with limited options for addressing escalating drug and substance abuse, according to...Published: 21 Dec 2024 at 15:56hrs | 317 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo diarrhoea cases surge 700%
The City of Bulawayo has experienced a concerning spike in diarrhoea cases, with approximately 555 reported as of August 2024. This marks a staggering 693% increase from the 370 cases recorded in July...Published: 11 Oct 2024 at 17:58hrs | 332 | by Staff reporter
Africa is full of contradictions; Qwabe twins are still VIRGINS at 26 years!
Seeing their photo on Bulawayo24 today, I wonder what is cultural, and traditional about these twins? This photo shoot looks like big German barbies on sale. There is nothing that tells me that these ...Published: 21 Sep 2024 at 11:01hrs | 2972 | by Nomazulu Thata
Luvale tribe resumes initiation ceremony
The Luvale tribe of Victoria Falls revived their traditional mukanda initiation ceremony, last held in 2014, with 30 boys aged 6 to 15 undergoing the cultural rite of passage. ...Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:10hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Fake Zimbabwe nurse carries out 4 operations
A former nurse has been convicted of practicing as a medical practitioner carrying out surgeries on people in Gokwe.Admire Munyeki of Mbizo 5, Kwekwe appeared before Gokwe Magistrate Grace Tup...Published: 03 Aug 2024 at 16:23hrs | 2350 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's Anti-Retroviral Therapy coverage stands at 99%
AN international HIV and Aids organisation based in the United Kingdom has commended Zimbabwe for approving two new HIV prevention products within six months before any other African nation.Th...Published: 11 Jan 2024 at 05:14hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
SA envoy officiates at Lemba Day commemorations
THE VaRemba clan around Zimbabwe last week gathered in the Mharepare area under Chief Mposi in Mberengwa, Midlands province, to celebrate Lemba Day, which is meant to preserve customs of the ethnic gr...Published: 21 Jun 2023 at 06:21hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Opposition: Politics and Pisgah sight fallacy
A student of CultureAT heart and at soul, I am a student of culture.This is why I opted to read Literature at college, much of it drawn from the Western World.But that was to g...Published: 20 Aug 2022 at 07:15hrs | 22 | by @Jamwanda2 on Saturday
Chief Tshovani dies
Long-serving Chiredzi paramount chief, Chief Tshovani has succumbed to Covid-19-related complications this morning.Chief Tshovani (75), born Hlaisi Mundau died this morning at Colin Saunders H...Published: 20 Jul 2021 at 18:15hrs | 3 | by Staff writer
Can we use ZUMBANI A traditional medicine for treatment of COVID19?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines traditional medicine as "the sum total of the knowledge, skills, and practices based on the theories, beliefs, and experiences indigenous to different cultu...Published: 11 Feb 2021 at 18:15hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Zimbabwe witchdoctor's daughter declined refugee status in New Zealand
The daughter of a Zimbabwean witchdoctor has been declined refugee status in New Zealand, despite her fears she'll be forced to take his place in the tribe if she returns home.The woman said i...Published: 30 Nov 2020 at 08:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dr Masimba Mavaza, sex in Zimbabwean culture is tantamount to rape. Men think sex is physics!
Dr. Mavaza, your article was informative, I am sure many will benefit from your input. What excited me most in your article is not so much about sex element which is exciting enough but your confirmat...Published: 24 Sep 2020 at 12:39hrs | 6 | by Nomazulu Thata
Circumcision a racist experiment on black boys, says Study
CRITICAL appraisal has dismissed World Health Organisation ( WHO)-recommended campaigns to circumcise millions of African boys and men to reduce HIV transmission as mere systemic racism and "neo-colon...Published: 16 Sep 2020 at 06:25hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Joshua Nkomo's dislike and disdain for Emmerson Mnangagwa
"Nikita ngicela limkhiphe lumfana akalunganga" these are the words uttered by the legendary Zapu and Zipra commander in chief in 1962.He was referring ...Published: 13 Sep 2020 at 09:24hrs | 8 | by Posiwe Ncube
Vuzu parties stoke fears of upsurge in HIV cases
The raging phenomenon of wild parties organised by teenagers, where sex orgies and alcohol binges are commonplace, is stocking fears of a surge in new HIV infections in Bulawayo.The National A...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 10:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Shangani circumcision teams turn away health partners
Shangani villagers in Chiredzi have shut out all health partners from taking part in this year's circumcision ceremony which started on Sunday, citing intrusion into their culture.The end of t...Published: 15 Aug 2019 at 07:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa admin ignoring root cause of rot
Poisonous snakes' teeth regenerate. It, therefore, doesn't work to remove the serpent's fangs and think you won't get snake bites anymore. The venom lies deep inside too.The Mnangagwa administ...Published: 04 Aug 2019 at 14:18hrs | 3 | by Tawanda Majoni
Child prostitution rife in Masvingo
MASVINGO province is grappling with disturbing phenomena of child prostitution at most busy leisure spots, fuelling incidents of Sexually Transmitted Infections, an official has said. In an in...Published: 20 Jun 2019 at 11:04hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Israel Dube: first things first!
I will really fear you and your organisation: MLO if you do the first thing first: go to Harare and arrest Mnangagwa, tie his arms and feet put a car tyre on his neck and petrol douse him to dead. Onl...Published: 14 Jun 2019 at 14:19hrs | 7 | by Nomazulu Thata
Mashonaland East consumes 7 million condoms
ABOUT seven million condoms were distributed across Mashonaland East province last year alone, in a bid to combat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and new HIV infections.Addressing score...Published: 08 Jun 2019 at 07:56hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
A' Level Family and Religious Studies: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)
Discuss the problems associated with the historicity of Jerusalem council in Acts 15:1ff This essay seeks to discuss the problems associated with the hi...Published: 15 May 2019 at 08:15hrs | 11 | by Brian Maregedze
A Level Family and Religious Studies: The Jerusalem Council (Acts 15)
Discuss the problems associated with the historicity of Jerusalem council in Acts 15:1ff This essay seeks to discuss the problems associated with the historicity of the Jerusalem Council. In d...Published: 12 May 2019 at 23:09hrs | 3 | by Brian Maregedze
New HIV drug unveiled
Newly diagnosed HIV patients are now being initiated onto a new regimen of antiretroviral medication containing Dolutegravir (DTG), a drug which has significantly less side effects and is more afforda...Published: 12 May 2019 at 06:35hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe adopts new male circumcision strategy
GOVERNMENT has launched a new Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Strategy which will be in force until 2021.The new strategy replaces the Accelerated Strategic Costed Operational Plan ...Published: 24 Mar 2019 at 14:04hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
New, cheaper ARV comes to Zimbabwe
Government will introduce a new line of cheaper and more effective antiretroviral drugs for HIV and Aids patients early next year.Authorities will introduce the Dolutegravir (DTG) line, which ...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 06:45hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Lowveld circumcision figures drop
THE number of Tshanganis attending the annual circumcision ceremony in the Lowveld this year dropped to 490 from last year's 2 400, as many are no longer able to bring adequate food supplies into the ...Published: 07 Sep 2018 at 07:12hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
STIs spike in Masvingo
MASVINGO province is reeling under a serious Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) burden, with Chiredzi district topping the list, followed by Masvingo urban and rural as well as Bikita districts, l...Published: 04 Sep 2018 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Family sues over unsanctioned son's foreskin removal
A Bulawayo couple is suing the Minister of Health and Child Care and Population Services International (PSI) Zimbabwe for allegedly depriving their 10-year-old son "the pleasure of natural and n...Published: 31 Aug 2018 at 06:31hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
PSI, govt sued over unsanctioned circumcision
A Bulawayo couple has sued the Population Service International Zimbabwe (PSI) and Health minister David Parirenyatwa for allegedly circumcising their 10-year-old son without their consent.Sho...Published: 13 Aug 2018 at 06:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Global Aids Missions to provide free health services for people with albinism, special conditions
In a move that is set to benefit hundreds of people living with albinism, special conditions and disabilities in the country, a local non-governmental organization, Global Aid Missions, in partnership...Published: 29 Jun 2018 at 10:13hrs | 1 | by Nicole Hondo
Zimbabwe defence forces hard hit by HIV, Aids
THE State security sector has been hit hard by HIV and Aids and is struggling to provide adequate health care to its sick personnel, Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander General Phillip Valerio Sibanda h...Published: 15 Jun 2018 at 07:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
PEPFAR adds strength, endurance to Homeless World Cup preps
Harare, June 6, 2018: President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) tested over 100 individuals for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, and shared health information with over 1000 community member...Published: 06 Jun 2018 at 08:52hrs | 2 | by ZimPAS
Goromonzi runs out of male condoms
Goromonzi district has run out of male condoms, putting many sexually active people at risk at a time when the local village health workers have upped the fight against new HIV infectionsThis ...Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 07:39hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe Xhosa community rubbishes Inxeba
TO hell with it!The Xhosa community in Zimbabwe is not happy with the controversial South African feature film Inxeba; The Wound because the movie undermines their culture.The local Xh...Published: 02 Mar 2018 at 05:52hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe has recorded greatest achievements in health sector
Since attainment of independence in 1980, Zimbabwe is one of the African countries that have tremendously made great strides in reforming its healthy sector.During the colonial era, there was ...Published: 24 Oct 2017 at 15:33hrs | 4 | by Chido Chikuni
Zimbabwe women urged to stop inserting herbs in their privates
MASVINGO - There are women who insert herbs in their privates to tighten the canal but this habit is dangerous as it promotes the development of cancer.Speaking at a workshop held at a local M...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 09:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
2 000 makorokozaz undergo HIV testing, counselling
ABOUT 2 000 artisanal gold miners in Insiza district have undergone voluntary HIV testing and counselling in the nine months of this year during outreach programmes in the district conducted by the Na...Published: 01 Oct 2017 at 10:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Boy beats up mum over circumcision
A MAN appeared in court on Wednesday for allegedly beating his mum when she tried to stop him from circumcising his 12-year-old brother.The 22-year-old was charged with assault and unlawful ci...Published: 07 Jul 2017 at 09:38hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Circumcision ring, men risk tetanus infection
Unimmunised men who undergo circumcision using prepex device (popularly known as Ring), risk tetanus infection through wounds on their organs, it has been learnt.It is against this backdrop th...Published: 17 Apr 2017 at 08:50hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
16-year-old injured in machete self-circumcision
A 16-YEAR-OLD boy from Lupane District in Matabeleland North province used a machete to circumcise himself after succumbing to peer pressure.Matabeleland North provincial medical director ...Published: 13 Jan 2017 at 05:43hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Woman found with clay pot of foreskins
A 75-YEAR-OLD Gokwe woman has left villagers tongue-tied after she was found with a clay pot with foreskins which she had kept allegedly to help her sons have good marriage relations.Ruth ...Published: 04 Sep 2016 at 09:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Convicted fraudster a front for Intratrek Zimbabwe
CONVICTED fraudster and dealer Wicknell Chivayo is not the owner of Intratrek Zimbabwe — a controversial company he has successfully fronted to win several multi-million dollar tenders in electr...Published: 27 Aug 2016 at 10:52hrs | 34 | by Staff reporter
Man assaults sister in circumcision row
A MAN from Mbembesi in Matabeleland North beat up his sister after she refused to initiate her son to the traditional ways of circumcision according to their traditional Xhosa beliefs. Mkhululi Si...Published: 21 Aug 2016 at 09:11hrs | 4 | by Amanda Ncube
New HIV infections drop 13.8% in Zimbabwe
THE country recorded a total of 57,300 new HIV infections in 2015, statistics from the recently released Zimbabwe Demographic Health Survey show. The survey, which is done every five years, sh...Published: 11 Jul 2016 at 05:45hrs | 1 | by Thandeka Moyo
Bulawayo, Harare men shun circumcision
Bulawayo and Harare men are reportedly shunning circumcision, Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision in Zimbabwe (VMMCZ), national co-ordinator Sinokuthemba Xaba has said.Over 600 000 males...Published: 30 Apr 2016 at 15:35hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
'Sibandlululwa ndawo zombili'
Ilotshwe nguVelempini Tshaka Mgazo Tshanikwe Silunde Ndlovu Kujwayelekile ukuthi uzwe umuntu oyisizalwane se Ningizimu Africa engathi uyakuncoma yena ebheda esithi "Awubukeki njengomuntu ...Published: 30 Mar 2016 at 19:20hrs | | by Velempini Ndlovu
Circumcision dilemma for men with 'small' organs
MEN with small reproductive organs cannot be circumcised using the PrePex device leaving them with only the option of a surgical operation, experts have said. Health experts have been marketin...Published: 20 Mar 2016 at 09:20hrs | | by Robin Muchetu
Botched circumcision deforms man’s organ
A distraught Maun man who has been left with a dysfunctional penis after a botched surgery has spoken of his misery ahead of Valentine's Day on Sunday.Thuto Modiakgotla, 27 was cut last year N...Published: 15 Feb 2016 at 11:21hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
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