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Touts pounce on drug addicts, peddlers
In an effort driven by the need to tame drugs and substance abuse scourge, Mvurwi touts have declared war on addicts and peddlers who are wrecking havoc in town.The touts have been raiding bas...Published: 15 Feb 2025 at 22:28hrs | 888 | by Simbarashe Sithole in Mvurwi
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 | 260 | by Staff Reporter
'Greedy in-laws disinherit children'
Improper handling of inheritance matters by greedy in-laws continues to haunt children, resulting in many turning destitute and becoming drug addicts, right's groups have said.They said the ri...Published: 28 Dec 2023 at 07:33hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Why Dudula hates foreigners
South African vigilante group Operation Dudula has become notorious for raiding businesses belonging to foreign nationals and forcing shops to close. BBC Africa Eye has gained rare access to members o...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 21:02hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa calls them 'daydreaming political toddlers'
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa has told off infantile opposition leaders who have threatened to trigger chaos if they lose elections in direct contradiction to democratic practices.The President also lau...Published: 12 Aug 2023 at 07:50hrs | 14 | 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 | 23 | by Staff Reporter
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 | 7 | 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 | 13 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now a failed state
The economic mismanagement and corruption under Mugabe's administration has spilled into this new dispensation of Emmerson Mnangagwa. Every sector of economic, political and social stratus is ...Published: 08 Feb 2023 at 21:05hrs | 2 | by Leonard Koni
Harare youths get drunk on sanitary pads powder
Zimbabwean youths grasping to survive the prevailing harsh economic conditions have turned to drinking sodium polyacrylate to get high and forget their problems. sodium polyacrylate is found in di...Published: 30 Apr 2022 at 11:50hrs | 13 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Bulawayo's drug problem spirals out of control
ABOUT 250 drug addicts are attended to at Ingutsheni Central Hospital monthly amid worries that the number of youths abusing drugs keeps rising in Bulawayo.Statistics from Active Youth Zimbabw...Published: 30 Mar 2022 at 07:16hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
Mnangagwa wants Zimbabweans to give opposition knock-out punch
PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday rounded up the Zanu-PF campaign ahead of Saturday by-elections, calling on the electorate to bury the thieving Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) that has reduced towns ...Published: 24 Mar 2022 at 05:18hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
The heartbeat of a lost nation!
The first time I visited freedom park in 2009, I had mixed emotions about the past, the present and the future. The selfless sacrifices of the fallen heroes left me speechless. At that point I knew th...Published: 03 Jan 2022 at 11:59hrs | 11 | by Eric Shikobela
Good Samaritan brings home 15 stranded Zimbabweans
A ZIMBABWEAN woman based in South Africa has assisted 15 locals who had become destitute in the neighbouring country by facilitating their return home.Nobuhle Virginia Ajiti from Sizinda, Bula...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:39hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Ingutsheni dedicates ward for drug addicts rehab
INGUTSHENI Hospital has announced plans to establish a drug addict rehabilitation centre at the psychiatric institution after the government raised alarm over rampant drug abuse in the country....Published: 27 Oct 2021 at 22:21hrs | 14 | by Staff Reporter
Drama as cops fight in uniform at funeral
There was drama in Kanyemba on Tuesday when two police officers who are boyfriend and girlfriend fought in uniform and tore their uniforms in an infidelit...Published: 18 Sep 2021 at 06:08hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zanu-PF, govt officials in panic mode
AFRICA has a long-standing history of heavily contested elections.Most liberation war parties find it hard to let go of their grip on power.In Zimbabwe, the late Robert Mugabe had to t...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:08hrs | 1 | by Evans Mathanda
President Mnangagwa converted by Passion Java?
His excellency the president of Zimbabwe has shown a skill to engage the youth. The president has taken time in his busy schedule to meet individual youth leaders youth pastors sports persons and peop...Published: 20 Jun 2021 at 08:50hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Is Dr Masimba Mavaza a bag of contradictions?
It is not easy to describe Dr. Masimba Mavaza with a single sentence. He is not complex; he makes it abundantly clear where his political allegiance lies. It is easy to throw him in a Zanu PF bag and ...Published: 05 Jun 2021 at 17:48hrs | 5 | by Nomazulu Thata
Zanu-PF youth league rocked by indiscipline
ACTING deputy secretary for youth affairs in the Zanu-PF politburo, Tendai Chirau has accused some members of the ruling party's youth league of acting in a manner detrimental to the moral standing of...Published: 04 May 2021 at 07:59hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
The Wayward Child
After an uneasy pregnancy and long hours of labour pains, there was a great celebration when baby Lerato was finally born. Lerato was born into a broken family of school dropouts. Her elder siblings n...Published: 17 Oct 2020 at 12:05hrs | 1 | by Salom Shilongo
Bulawayo becoming haven for drug peddlers, gullible youths turn to mental patients' pills
BULAWAYO is fast turning into a haven for drug peddlers, who are pushing an assortment of dangerous substances, turning gullible youths into addicts.Sunday News discovered that so cunning are ...Published: 18 Aug 2019 at 08:43hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter
Mohadi warns drug dealers
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has warned drug dealers and organisers of Vuzu parties, saying those doing so will face the full wrath of the law. VP Mohadi was speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony of...Published: 20 Jul 2019 at 14:24hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Dealing with Vuzu parties and drug abuse
There is need for a research to understand causal factors for the wild and risky behavior of young people in Bulawayo, we may assume we know the reasons but maybe let's find out through a proper study...Published: 08 May 2019 at 11:22hrs | 12 | by Michael Mdladla Ndiweni
Police arrest 120 Bulawayo children
Police in Bulawayo yesterday arrested about 120 teenagers who had gathered at various points in the city centre allegedly to go to Vuzu Parties or cause general nuisance.The sting operation ne...Published: 05 May 2019 at 08:06hrs | 10 | by Methusi Ncube
40 million Americans live in poverty
America is known for flash. But all that glisters is not gold, according to the latest United Nations report on President Trump's country. From the outside, America is heaven, "God's own country" they...Published: 26 Apr 2019 at 08:30hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Religion: Is gambling a sin?
Gambling is a game of chance. It's all about card games, roulette, lotteries, and much more. These games are fun and seemingly harmless. Most believe that there is nothing wrong with gambling as long ...Published: 15 Apr 2019 at 08:44hrs | 12 | by Staff Writer
MDC Congress: Proposals to achieve unity, progress
THERE is nothing amiss about the split of political parties, churches, football or other sporting teams, partnerships, corporates, or any voluntary organisation for that matter. While for the ...Published: 17 Mar 2019 at 18:12hrs | 3 | by Makaita Noel Mutasa
Digital options under scrutiny by regulators
Digital options is highly attractive because of perceived simplicity. You just have to predict whether the value of an underlying asset will increase or decrease. This is similar to traditional forms ...Published: 12 Mar 2019 at 15:05hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Digital options under scrutiny by regulators
Digital options is highly attractive because of perceived simplicity. You just have to predict whether the value of an underlying asset will increase or decrease. This is similar to traditional forms ...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 09:39hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe needs new heroes
LAST week was a tragic week, tragic in that we interred to the bowels of mother earth a hero in the mould of Oliver Mtukudzi. There is no doubt that Tuku, as he was popularly known, was a different ki...Published: 31 Jan 2019 at 22:46hrs | 2 | by Pupurayi Togarepi
Police fire teargas at gospel musician's house
Police on Moday fired a teargas at the flat of gospel musician Lorraine Maplanka Stot. Lorraine was indoors with her husband and children.Writing on Facebook Lorraine said, "Police are heartle...Published: 14 Jan 2019 at 15:06hrs | | by Mandla Ndlovu
Betting shops have sprouted across Zimbabwe
In recent years, soccer betting shops have sprouted across the country.From early morning till late into the night, the betting outlets are always a hive of activity.Indeed, betting ha...Published: 21 Oct 2018 at 09:28hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimra tightens noose on smugglers
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) says seizure of contraband has risen significantly over the past few days after it tightened screws on cross-border traders involved in smuggling of goods across...Published: 25 Jul 2018 at 07:39hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimra intercepts $10m drugs
THE Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) says it intercepted dangerous drugs worth $10 million last year, after increasing its footprint at ports of entry. This comes as the tax collector, toget...Published: 20 Jul 2018 at 07:28hrs | | by Staff reporter
Investigation: Cocaine, Meth, and other banned drugs flood Zimbabwe
"Cocaine, crack cocaine, meth, codeine, diazepam… it just depends on the kind of high a person is looking for"This is Crispen. No. That's not his rea...Published: 21 May 2018 at 20:10hrs | 2 | by Maynard Manyowa and Prince Butawo (Khuluma Afrika)
Beitbridge City: A perennial mirage or reality?
Sustainable urban development is one of the top priorities for many governments worldwide. The transformation of social, economic, cultural and political structures in society are some of the key fact...Published: 03 Apr 2018 at 06:42hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
A disgrace to the Black race
As Black History Month closes, and African Americans in the United States (US) have celebrated and reflected on their role in that nation's shaping, it would be everyone's hope that they also took a g...Published: 01 Mar 2018 at 07:55hrs | 3 | by Tendai Ruben Mbofana
Cleansing of the police force an irresponsible reporting
Journalism based on gossip or rumors is treasonous and capable of causing an upheaval in the country. It is a form of "terrorism" and media that stereotype entire populations or foment fear of the gov...Published: 20 Jan 2018 at 08:01hrs | | by Dr Masimba Mavaza
Dr Stamps' hero status to be decided
ZANU-PF has said it will be guided by recommendations coming from the Office of the President and Cabinet on the hero status of the late Health Advisor to the President and Cabinet Dr Timothy Stamps....Published: 28 Nov 2017 at 05:01hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mugabe's health advisor dies
Health Advisor to the President and Cabinet Dr Timothy Stamps has died.He was 81.Dr Stamps, who is the former Minister of Health and Child Care, died yesterday afternoon at Borrowdale ...Published: 27 Nov 2017 at 05:19hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Two drunk teens cheat death
Two overzealous 17-year-old boys are battling for life at Chitungwiza general hospital after a vehicle they were travelling in ploughed into a durawall at a house in Zengeza.The accident repor...Published: 04 Nov 2017 at 12:45hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
New dangerous and addictive drug hits Bulawayo streets
A DANGEROUS and addictive drug called diazepam - popularly known as "dypapa" or "amangemba" in street lingo - has hit the streets of Bulawayo, with anti-drugs campaigners raising the red flag....Published: 16 Aug 2017 at 14:06hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Grace Mugabe on Succession: Is this the beginning to an end?
Just about a month ago, War Veterans Minister Cde Tshinga Dube was rebuked for suggesting that President Mugabe must consider naming his successor to avoid confusion surrounding the ongoing succesion ...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 21:10hrs | | by James Katso
Drug dealers turn to embalming powder
DRUG peddlers in the country have reportedly formed a syndicate with employees at local morgues in the illicit sale of embalming compound which in turn is used by addicts as an intoxicating substance,...Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 13:24hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
The lottery of birth of Robert Junior and Chatunga is getting them wasted
Some people will say it is a jack pot to be born of the rich, powerful and famous. Some would say count your blessings to have won the lottery to be of the loins and womb of the rich but other people ...Published: 16 Jul 2017 at 11:03hrs | | by Themba Mthethwa
Drug-peddling cop loses appeal
POLICE doctor has lost an appeal at the High Court against conviction by a Police Tribunal for peddling dangerous drugs to addicts in Bulawayo and Gweru.Assistant Commissioner Dereck Matsika, ...Published: 02 Jun 2017 at 09:19hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Sexually explicit Nust exam sparks public outcry
A recent National University of Science and Technology Journalism Studies examination paper has resulted in a public outcry over language deemed to be too "explicit and sexually suggestive".An...Published: 19 May 2017 at 06:38hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans eke out a living selling ARVs to Nyaope users in S.A
A recent investigation brought out a shocking revelations of a sudden increase on an illegal exportation of ARVs to neighbouring South Africa for resale to Nyaope peddlers.The highly addictive...Published: 08 Mar 2017 at 13:30hrs | 17 | by Garikai Mafirakureva
Selfish political leaders mark Zimbabwean political landscape
A few days ago, Mrs Joyce Mujuru surprised many totally by saying that her party, ZPF will contest the 2018 elections with or with no reforms. It was very disturbing when she revealed this in direct o...Published: 24 Feb 2017 at 15:40hrs | 1 | by Zanda Shumba
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