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Gambling is devouring Zimbabwe's youth faster than drugs
Zimbabwe is witnessing a disturbing surge in gambling addiction, a crisis that is fast becoming as destructive as the country's long-running drug epidemic. The explosion of betting, particularly among...Published: 07 Jul 2025 at 08:42hrs | 271 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe's hustle culture is affecting mental health
IntroductionIn Zimbabwe, the phrase "we hustle to survive" is more than just a saying - it is a way of life. From street vendors to corporate employees, students to entrepreneurs, ...Published: 19 May 2025 at 09:31hrs | 466 | by Dr Farzana Naeem
Man ordered to stop stalking ex-wife
A Harare woman has taken her ex-husband to court, accusing him of stalking, harassment, and physical assault driven by jealousy after she moved on from their relationship.Kelly Mufambi testifi...Published: 04 May 2025 at 20:21hrs | 887 | by Staff reporter
Pupil commits suicide after boyfriend rejects pregnancy
A tragic incident occurred at Nketa High School in Bulawayo where a female student, whose name is withheld, reportedly took her own life after her boyfriend allegedly rejected her pregnancy. The girl,...Published: 20 Jul 2024 at 12:06hrs | 830 | by Staff reporter
Understanding suicide among diaspora-born youths
The prevalence of media reports highlighting the suicides of young Zimbabweans born in the Diaspora is a deeply concerning issue. The time has come for us as Zimbabweans to understand the underlying f...Published: 15 Mar 2024 at 13:10hrs | 2 | by Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
An abortion right is not a right - THE AUTHENTICITY
The fetus should be considered part of the human species, as it shares our genetic code, and, if unimpeded in its development, will grow and mature into an adult human being.The debate over wh...Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 13:57hrs | 1 | by Tafara Makusha
Stress-related suicide cases triple in Bulawayo
THE number of people attempting suicide has almost tripled in Bulawayo since last year with concerns that residents are failing to cope with stress, which drives them to the edge leading to suicide....Published: 01 Aug 2022 at 06:33hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Deportation threatened ex-UK soldier: 'I'm suffering for my service to the country I love'
In early March, Joram Nechironga was put on a bus from Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre in west London destined for Heathrow airport.The father of two, who served in the British Army from ...Published: 08 Apr 2022 at 06:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean woman's successful fight against HIV
THE words "we are very sorry, your blood shows that you are HIV positive", gave Ms Sithethelele Nkomo nightmares, confusion, suicidal thoughts and rang in her mind for two good months without disclosi...Published: 01 Apr 2022 at 08:54hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Infertility: A shared responsibility
Being a parent is a desired part of adult identity in most societies. For many couples, the inability to bear children is a tragedy. The conflux of personal, interpersonal, social, and religious expec...Published: 12 Oct 2020 at 12:01hrs | 5 | by Heaven Munyuki
Generalised anxiety disorder
EDITOR, It is normal to feel anxious from time to time, especially if your life is stressful. However, excessive, ongoing anxiety and worry that are difficult to control that interferes with d...Published: 28 Feb 2019 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Dr Sacrifice Chirisa.
Valentine's joke goes bad
WHAT started as a daring, humorous Valentine's Day skit has turned into a nightmare for a Harare woman -Lorraine Guyo- who has since been suspended from work and forced to abandon her traditional cell...Published: 06 Feb 2019 at 13:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man hangs self after court ruling
A 29-YEAR-OLD man was found hanging from a roof truss in Emganwini suburb after a court ruling banishing him from his mother's home for troubling her and his sister.Chetjuma Nyoni was found ha...Published: 08 Jul 2018 at 16:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mental illness amongst us, Zimbabwe has lost the battle and should wage a war
A study has shown 75% of the Zimbabwean population has once suffered from mental illness, somewhere in their journey called life this has been caused by a variety of factors which include but are not ...Published: 15 May 2018 at 07:42hrs | 4 | by Simplisio Muvunde
Gorowa wanted to kill himself
Former Warriors coach Ian Gorowa contemplated committing suicide after allegations that he was part of a cabal which tried to fix Zimbabwe's 2017 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers against Swazi...Published: 28 Jun 2017 at 14:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Air Zimbabwe struggles to secure partner
Air Zimbabwe (Air Zim) is struggling to secure a partner, with the national airline now bearing the brunt of jokes as it suffers several mishaps.This comes as the airline's fleet is almost gro...Published: 27 May 2017 at 16:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
Masvingo men sacrificing life for love matters
MASVINGO - Despite the fact that no official Police confirmation on the actual suicide figures for comparison could be obtained, Masvingo seems to top all provinces on violent suicides after failed af...Published: 24 Mar 2017 at 13:30hrs | 1 | by Garikai Mafirakureva
Abortion is a moral dilemma! The gender and the feminist in me conflict!
Dear Tsungai, you have given us a very challenging topic indeed: Abortion in Zimbabwe is a much contested topic. At best it should never be spoken. How do I speak about this topic freely without trump...Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 00:12hrs | 1 | by Nomazulu Thata
Facebook launches new products to offer increased support to prevent suicide and self-harm
JOHANNESBURG - Today we're updating the resources we offer to people around the world who may be experiencing self-injury or suicidal thoughts, as well as the support we offer to their concerned frien...Published: 15 Jun 2016 at 15:41hrs | | by APO
Using talk to tackle Zimbabwe's mental health crisis
If you take the World Health Organization's estimate that one in four people will suffer mental health problems at some point in their lives, the figures for Africa would run into the hundreds of mill...Published: 23 Feb 2016 at 07:54hrs | 1 | by Brian Hungwe
Christ Deliverance Ministries to hold end of year Healing and Deliverance service
Christ Deliverance Ministries International will hold a one day Healing and Deliverance service on the 6th of December 2015. According to a press release from the church pastor, the service will focus...Published: 30 Nov 2015 at 19:39hrs | 1 | by Bhekinkosi Mkandla
Same-sex marriage may create a healthier environment: Research
Legalising same-sex marriage may create a healthier environment for gay men, say US researchers.The number of visits by gay men to health clinics dropped significantly after same-sex unions we...Published: 16 Dec 2011 at 15:54hrs | | by -
How dare she cheat on me
Hello,I used to date this 22-year-old girl in Gwanda for two years while working and studying in South Africa, and we could only manage to see each other once a year....Published: 28 Dec 2010 at 22:55hrs | | by ByoNews
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