Is this health justice or state overreach?

In the swiftly evolving drama of Zimbabwean healthcare, a new bill in Parliament has stirred both hope and alarm. The Medical Services Amendment Bill, championed by Justice and Parliamentary Affairs M...

Masimirembwa named in 2025 African Genius Awards

Renowned innovator Professor Collen Masimirembwa has been named a finalist in the 2025 African Genius Awards (AGA), recognizing his groundbreaking work that has placed Zimbabwe at the forefront of bio...

Trump funding cuts major blow for Zimbabwe LGBTIQ+ rights

The recent reduction in US government funding for LGBTIQ+ programmes has dealt a severe blow to public health and human rights services in Zimbabwe, leaving vulnerable communities exposed to heightene...

Zimbabwe's medical aid coverage crashes to just 4%

Zimbabwe's healthcare system faces a deepening crisis as health insurance coverage has plummeted to an all-time low, with just 4% of the population currently enrolled in any form of medical aid. The s...

Zimbabwe accelerates plans for National Health Insurance Scheme

Zimbabwe's push for a National Health Insurance (NHI) system has reached a decisive phase, with government officials and health experts reaffirming the need to implement the scheme this year. Despite ...

Cimas gives underprivileged children ZITF treat

Cimas Health Group enabled 80 underprivileged children to experience the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), an experience they would otherwise be unlikely ever to have had. Cimas paid for their...

Post-pandemic recovery in Africa hinges on robust action

Realization of an inclusive and speedy post-pandemic recovery in Africa hinges on robust action on inequalities that are responsible for poor health outco...

COVID-19 undercuts health gains

HEALTH stakeholders have raised concern that the COVID-19 pandemic has reversed several milestones covered in addressing challenges in the health sector.This came out during commemorations of ...

Farai and the Forest Dawn take band to new heights with star performance at London’s prestigious Rich Mix Theatre

LONDON - From the centre stage of Islington's prestigious O2 arena to the heart of one of the biggest theatre venues in the UK, Farai and the Forest Dawn (FFD) have joined the hub for real artists fro...

Zimbabwean economy has shrunk to less than half of Zambia

HARARE - Once one of the biggest economies in southern Africa, Zimbabwe has shrunk to less than half of Zambia, Malawi and Namibia's economies, the National Economic Consultative Forum Executive Secre...