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Zimbabwe bans ethanol-laced alcohol

The Zimbabwean government has officially outlawed the manufacture, sale, and consumption of ethanol-laced alcoholic substances commonly known as "kambwa" or "musombodhiya," as part of its ongoing effort to curb the spread of harmful and un…

Published: 09 Jun 2025 at 08:35hrs | 357 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo tops women's alcohol consumption in Zimbabwe?

Women in Bulawayo are consuming more alcohol than women in any other province in Zimbabwe, according to findings from the newly released 2023â€“2024 Zimbabwe Demographic and Health Survey (ZDHS).The report, compiled by the Zimbabwe Nationa…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 18:29hrs | 488 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe grapples with surge of dangerous fake and illicit alcohol

Zimbabwe is facing a major public health crisis as dangerous and illicit alcohol floods cities like Bulawayo. Among the most notorious is "njengu," a highly potent brew produced in makeshift backyard distilleries, often located in abandone…

Published: 23 Nov 2024 at 12:53hrs | 242 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe tops in beer drinkers' survey

ZIMBABWE has been ranked one of the countries with a high alcohol consumption rate per capita, according to the latest survey.According to a survey by Wise Voter, an individual Zimbabwean consumes 62,8 litres of pure alcohol annually, dwar…

Published: 20 Dec 2023 at 06:33hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Ndlovu sings for healing, reconciliation

THE winner of the Voice2Rep music competition Comfort Ndlovu has released the music video for the song Qiniso (The Truth) plucked off Vakuru, the competition's album.The Voice to Represent ("Voice2Rep") is a first-of-its-kind music competi…

Published: 04 May 2023 at 06:12hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter

Alcohol and drugs are ruining the youths

For many a youth today alcohol is their strongest weakness. Some think the wise waters can provide refuge and comfort from the prevailing hardships yet the opposite is the gospel truth. Many promising soccer stars and students have failed …

Published: 05 Aug 2019 at 14:30hrs | 4 | by Thomas Murisa

Man dies due to 'excessive' alcohol intake

A BINGA man is suspected to have died due to excessive alcohol consumption at his workplace in Gokwe, following a drinking spree. Mr Toliat Nyoni (37) from Siyajuni village under Chief Sinampande in Binga was seen downing undiluted alcohol…

Published: 10 Jan 2019 at 07:48hrs | | by Staff reporter

Children who see their parents drunk, twice likely to regularly get drunk: BBC

According to a report by BBC on Friday children who see their parents drunk are twice as likely to regularly get drunk themselves, a survey of young teenagers has suggested.Poor parental supervision also raises the likelihood of teenage dr…

Published: 17 Jun 2011 at 07:12hrs | 3 | by BBC Health correspondent

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