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Call to scrap import duty, VAT on condoms
MORE than 455 million condoms have been distributed in Zimbabwe during the past five years amid calls for the removal of import duty and VAT to make condoms more accessible and less costly.Acc...Published: 14 Feb 2024 at 04:39hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
Married men drive illegal abortion stats
SOME married men are reportedly forcing their girlfriends to terminate pregnancies to avoid fathering children outside marriages and looking after illegitimate children.Illegal unsafe abortion...Published: 10 Mar 2023 at 05:19hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
9 year-old girl 8 months pregnant
IN what could be the first in the country, a nine-year-old girl is admitted to the United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) as she is 33 weeks pregnant and is expected to give birth at the institution....Published: 30 Oct 2022 at 06:43hrs | 30 | by Staff reporter
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
Zimbabwe teen pregnancy rate rises
ZIMBABWE'S teenage pregnancy rate has risen by two percent to 24 percent, with the majority being schoolgirls that are forced to drop out of school.The worrying trend has also led to debate ov...Published: 23 Nov 2021 at 05:56hrs | 15 | by Staff reporter
ZANLA/ZANU did not liberate Matabeleland
To say that ZANU and it's razmataz armed wing, ZANLA, liberated Matabeleland and therefore are our leaders, comrades or heroes, is as good as claiming that the Rhodesian Army and government liberated ...Published: 01 Nov 2021 at 00:20hrs | 8 | by Israel Dube
Suicide cases trigger alarm in Zimbabwe
"It is so hard to take it in because I could not hear him scream or anything, it is too painful," those are the heart-breaking words from Farai Munemo's mother Felistas Mundere.Munemo would ha...Published: 19 Sep 2021 at 08:39hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga says no to contraceptives for girls
Girls under the age of 16 cannot be given contraceptives as they cannot legally consent to sexual activity, Vice President Constantino Chiwenga told that National Assembly last week. Speaking ...Published: 05 Jul 2021 at 07:03hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter
Poverty drives women into prostitution
UNSURE of the direction he was taking, the driver of the fancy Chevrolet stopped beside two village women that were walking from the opposite direction, along the dusty road in Maranda, Mwenezi....Published: 16 May 2021 at 09:54hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Turning the tide of moral degeneration
Sometimes one struggles with the concept of "societal progress" and its meaning. It loosely refers to "an advancement of major conditions of societies and people's lives in a direction considered to b...Published: 13 May 2021 at 12:24hrs | 6 | by Mpumelelo Ncube
Why Lobola Should not be Refundable - Love must never be refunded nor measured in monetary terms
The case of Lobola has generated a lot of interest amongst many Zimbabweans and many traditional leaders. The people of Zimbabwe put the proceedings in the public domain which they review the lawfulne...Published: 02 May 2021 at 07:50hrs | 1 | by Dr Masimba Mavaza and Denford Madekufamba
Rape cases worry police
POLICE in Bulawayo have expressed worry at the increase in cases of rape which are mostly perpetrated by relatives.According to Bulawayo police spokesperson, Inspector Abednico Ncube, a week h...Published: 12 Mar 2021 at 05:52hrs | 14 | by Staff reporter
National teenage pregnancy rate worrisome
ZIMBABWE records 70 000 illegal or unsafe abortions per year and one in every five girls drops out of school due to unwanted pregnancies. Statistics also indicate that the national teenage pregnancy r...Published: 18 Nov 2020 at 05:21hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Food aid centres used for condom distribution
THE Health Ministry and its development partners have turned food distribution points into sexual and reproductive health centres in order to bring the service closer to communities.Since the ...Published: 29 Sep 2020 at 07:40hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
PSI hikes prices of condoms by 100%
THE Population Services International (PSI) Zimbabwe has hiked prices of its condoms, which will see the retail price of the contraceptive going up by over 100% with effect from this month.The...Published: 08 Aug 2019 at 07:41hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Worsening period poverty in Zimbabwe calls for urgent action
For the first time since 2009, Zimbabwe's economy is projected to slide into a recession this year, with real GDP going down to -5.2%, the lowest economic growth rate in Africa this year. Inflation is...Published: 29 Apr 2019 at 10:58hrs | 24 | by Theresa Nyava
Serious contraceptive shortage in Matebeleland North
PUBLIC health institutions in Matebeleland North and South provinces have reportedly run out of contraceptives, leaving most women stranded as they cannot afford the high prices charged by private pha...Published: 12 Apr 2019 at 06:45hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Children should get sex education regardless of age'
Social workers and legislators have said the age of consent to sex should remain at 16 years to protect children from abuse, while at the same time children should have access to sexual reproductive h...Published: 29 Mar 2019 at 06:16hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Sex-drought ravages Matobo women
SEVERE sexual hunger is reportedly stalking women in Matobo District in Matabeleland South amid reports that some married women whose husbands work in South Africa and Botswana are now turning to herd...Published: 15 Mar 2019 at 16:34hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Age of consent stirs debate in Zimbabwe
LEGISLATORS have dismissed reports that they are pushing for the downward review of the age of consent to 12 years, explaining that they were calling for minors who are sexually active to access treat...Published: 09 Mar 2019 at 06:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe now facing condom crisis
Zimbabwe is now facing condom challenges as donors are pulling back.This was said by the Director of AIDS and TB Unit in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Dr Owen Mugurungi at the Interna...Published: 15 Feb 2019 at 15:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe needs 173 million condoms annually
ZIMBABWE on Wednesday joined the international community in marking World Condom Day with reports that the HIV burdened country needs 173 million condoms a year.International Condom Day is obs...Published: 14 Feb 2019 at 15:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Contraceptives for fifteen year olds?
WHEN condom distribution at schools failed after parents had mixed feelings about it, some mothers took it upon themselves to protect their sexually active girls from having unwanted pregnancies....Published: 24 Nov 2018 at 20:09hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
70 000 Zimbabwean women in risky abortions yearly
Over 70 000 women in Zimbabwe are involved in unsafe pregnancy terminations each year, re-igniting debate on whether the authorities should legalise abortions.A civic society organisation push...Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 18:01hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Couples urged on condom use
BED-RIDDEN on a single bed at United Bulawayo Hospitals with blood-stained bandages on her legs and arms, 25-year-old Moleen Mpala (not her real name) could not fathom events leading to her being stru...Published: 28 Sep 2018 at 06:42hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Baby dumping at Cowdray Park dumpsite
A BULAWAYO City Council worker on Monday stumbled upon a suspected six-month foetus which was wrapped in a plastic bag at a dumpsite near Mkhithika Primary in Cowdray Park.Bulawayo police spok...Published: 12 Aug 2018 at 09:56hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
June - the month of 'unplanned' pregnancies
A LEADING health professional has sensationally alleged that June and December are months when most couples drop the ball in protected sex leading to pregnancy.Mpilo Hospital Clinical Director...Published: 08 Jun 2018 at 07:04hrs | | by Vendetta Mtunzi
e.TV defends sex ad
Popular public independent broadcaster e.tv is once again involved in yet another sex escapade. The public broadcaster is being accused of not being considerate with issues that relate with sex especi...Published: 17 May 2018 at 16:10hrs | 2 | by Daniel Itai
Woman throws baby in blair toilet after dispute with hubby
A Muzarabani woman reportedly tried to kill her 6-weeks-old baby on Wednesday by dumping the infant in a blair toilet leaving the whole village shell-shocked.Investigations by Bulawayo24.com p...Published: 17 Mar 2018 at 12:33hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe has the highest teenage fertility rate in sub-Saharan Africa - Study
One study revealed that Zimbabwe has the highest teenage fertility rate in sub-Saharan Africa with one in every 10 girls aged between...Published: 13 Mar 2018 at 11:19hrs | | by MSF / APO
'Female condoms uptake remains low due to misconceptions'
More than140 million condoms were distributed in Zimbabwe in 2017 but the uptake of the female condom remains low due to misconceptions.Health and Child Care Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa rec...Published: 05 Mar 2018 at 05:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bush sex at Tsvangirai's funeral
BUSHES in Humanikwa Village, Buhera became an eyesore on Tuesday morning with used condoms strewn all over following an invasion of the area ahead of Morgan Tsvangirai's burial.The former Prim...Published: 22 Feb 2018 at 15:44hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
More condoms this festive season
IN a bid to promote safe sex this festive season, Carex Zimbabwe, has assured the country that the company has enough stocks to last throughout the Christmas and New Year's holidays.Carex bran...Published: 16 Dec 2017 at 21:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
30 to 40% of teenagers sexually active
LEGISLATORS were last week told that between 30 and 40% teenagers were already sexually active and urgently required information on sexual reproductive health and contraception to protect them against...Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 04:52hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Legalise abortion, says Biti
Harare lawyer and former Finance minister Tendai Biti has called on government to legalise abortion, saying outlawing the practice has witnessed deaths of thousands of women and girls as a result of a...Published: 11 Oct 2017 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff Reporter
MSU campus blamed for prostitution
The Zvishavane community has called on responsible authorities to relocate the newly established Midlands State University campus as a way of dealing with the rise in prostitution, drug abuse and gend...Published: 26 Sep 2017 at 09:29hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Daily Sociology Questions And Answers with Sir Mwiinde - Assess the reasons for the long term increase in the divorce rate
Question Assess the reasons for the long term increase in the divorce rate (25)Comment overviewThis ques...Published: 26 Aug 2017 at 10:43hrs | | by Sir Mwiinde (Sociologist, Author & Mentor)
Limit number of wives a man can marry, says MPs
LAWMAKERS want laws that limit the number of wives a man can have in a polygamous marriage.Goromonzi West and Mutasa North legislators, Honourables Beatrice Nyamupinga and Luke Masamvu believe...Published: 01 Aug 2017 at 16:18hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe maintains family planning course
ZIMBABWE has met and surpassed some of its 2020 goals for family planning, with statistics from the Ministry of Health and Child Care pointing towards a remarkable increase in the uptake of modern con...Published: 27 Jul 2017 at 06:40hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
'Legalise abortion'
Women with unwanted pregnancies must be able to undergo safe abortions in a move that could save countless lives in a country with high maternal death rate, Zimbabwe Doctors for Human Rights (ZADHR) h...Published: 30 Jun 2017 at 13:53hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
'Legalise abortion,' says MPs
Some members of the parliamentary portfolio committee on Health and Child Care are pushing for legislation to legalise abortion, amid revelations that 16 percent of maternal deaths are due to unsafe a...Published: 13 Jun 2017 at 06:26hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo hit by short supply of condoms?
BULAWAYO is suffering from "a short supply" of Protector Plus condoms and the sudden disappearance from the shelves and streets of the number one selling condom in Zimbabwe is affecting vendors....Published: 12 May 2017 at 16:34hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Depo-provera fuel HIV
Women from Matabeleland region who use Depo-provera are at great risk of contracting HIV, World Health Organisation (WHO) has reportedly said.Chances of contracting the virus are said to...Published: 03 May 2017 at 04:54hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Time for the youth to make noise
As a black man, if there is nothing you are prepared to risk your life for, then you are a coward and unworthy of our love and care. Robert Mugabe sacrificed his life and spent 11 years in prison for ...Published: 01 Apr 2017 at 09:24hrs | | by Tendai Mazenge
Zimbabwe's corridors of sexual horror
ZIMBABWE'S highways have become a magnet of sexual exploitation of young girls dropping out of school due to abject poverty, which calls for urgent action to protect thousands of teenage girls fro...Published: 16 Mar 2017 at 10:16hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Fear of unwanted pregnancies as $900m dualisation project starts
A high-powered delegation of traditional chiefs who met at a local Masvingo hotel on Friday last week have expressed the fear that the $900m Harare – Beitbridge Road dualisation project could lead t...Published: 23 Dec 2016 at 04:07hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Fear of unwanted pregnancies as $900m dualisation project starts
A high-powered delegation of traditional chiefs who met at a local Masvingo hotel on Friday last week have expressed the fear that the $900m Harare – Beitbridge Road dualisation project could ...Published: 20 Dec 2016 at 04:09hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Crisis as morning after pills run out
The Levonorgestrel Tablets (Morning after pills), a drug used in emergency situation as a contraceptive to prevent pregnancies has run out and pharmacists are concerned at both the upswing in upta...Published: 26 Nov 2016 at 17:37hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Sex for water rife in Binga
IT is said water is life and Binga girls have, out of desperation, resorted to selling their bodies and be paid a bucket of water just to get the drop of "life".Binga District has been hit...Published: 14 Nov 2016 at 17:39hrs | 2 | by Staf reporter
Drug abuse a cause of concern
The striking poverty in Zimbabwe has promoted high drug abuse rate mostly in high density suburbs.High unemployment rate which has accumulated to over 90% has left more youths finding solace i...Published: 21 Sep 2016 at 13:15hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
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