A growing barrage of accusations has emerged against Harare-based gynaecologist Dr. Chirume, alleging negligence, extortion, and mistreatment of patients under his care. Multiple complainants claim that they have suffered both medical and financial harm following interactions with Dr. Chirume in clinical settings in the capital. The
A 26-year-old man from Highfields, Harare, has been jailed for two years after being found guilty of illegally dealing in dangerous drugs. Fortune Tendai Kasina was convicted by the Mbare Magistrates’ Court after admitting to baking and distributing cannabis-laced cookies which were consumed by schoolchildren. His co-accused,
By Kudzai Zvaguma Zimbabwe opened their three-match T20 international series against Namibia with a commanding 33-run victory in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. Batting first, the hosts piled on 211 for three in their 20 overs, their highest total against Namibia in the format. Brian Bennett led
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged youth to draw inspiration from the legacy of the Munhumutapa Empire calling on them to embrace discipline, innovation and patriotism while rejecting drugs and destructive influences. Speaking in Zvishavane at the second edition of the Munhumutapa Day celebrations which also coincides
By Judith Nyuke The High Court has turned down a bail application from a Mabvuku-Tafara Housing Pay Scheme director, who is accused of illegally seizing residential and commercial stands worth US$2.4 million from a registered housing trust. Initially, Lloyd Maungira (50) from Crowborough North, Harare has had
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has warned schools against turning away pupils over unpaid fees insisting that no child should be denied their right to education because of financial hardship. Harare Metropolitan Province Deputy Director for Primary and Secondary Education, Clifford
By Shalom Shawurwa Old Mutual Zimbabwe has teamed up with the Eye Institute to launch a nationwide programme offering free eye care including more than 300 cataract surgeries scheduled for this year. The initiative follows a 2024 pilot in Manicaland where over 100 patients had their sight
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa Information Communications Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera has called for a cultural mindset shift to support women in ICT. Speaking at the inaugural Her Digital Edge Indaba, Mavetera said that empowering women in ICT is not just about skills but
By Elishamai A. Ziumbwa The World Health Organisation (WHO) has praised Zimbabwe’s robust immunisation programme but warned that weaknesses in disease surveillance reporting threaten to undermine progress in public health. Speaking at the 2nd Zimbabwe Joint External Evaluation in Harare, WHO immunisation and surveillance expert Dr William
By Elishamai A Ziumbwa Government has pledged to expand its health workforce and accelerate digital transformation in healthcare as part of its drive towards universal health coverage by 2030. Speaking at the High-Level Health Development Partners Coordination Forum in Harare, Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora
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