Citizens urged Parliamentary Portfolio Committee members to prioritize social services in the 2026 National Budget at a consultation meeting on Monday. Samantha Sibanda from the National Association for the Care of the Handicapped requested dedicated disability funding across all government departments while advocating for increased social protection payments from $8 to $50. She pressed officials to support educational institutions in manufacturing assistive devices for people with disabilities.
Hopley resident Nelson Chako emphasized the need for rehabilitation centers to address substance abuse problems while highlighting water shortages. Munyaradzi Chimivara called for expanded health funding to offset the withdrawn of donor support...
Two women face robbery charges in Bulawayo after authorities linked them to heists totaling $36,000. Sekai Vumbunu, sister to the Vumbunu brothers accused in a $4 million Ecobank robbery, appeared with Florence Chisiri before Regional Magistrate Luke Ncube on Monday. Prosecutors allege the pair, who work as illegal foreign exchange dealers, led a September raid at Nkolozi Investments' bureau de change that netted $18,000 and R151,000. The women also stand accused of stealing $4,000 and R60,000 from a patron at a Fife Street restaurant on Aug. 10.
Police arrested accomplices Nehemiah Dladla, 38, and Simon Dube, 28, after a chase through the Mbundane suburb. Their statements led investigators to Vumbunu. The arrests renewed attention on...
Zimbabwe launched a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign on Monday, targeting more than 2.5 million children. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora initiated the drive at Stoneridge Clinic in Harare for children aged six to 59 months through Oct. 10. Free vaccines and vitamin A supplements are available at health facilities and through mobile teams.
The government seeks to close immunity gaps after the 2022-2023 measles outbreak affected thousands of children. Coverage remains below the 95 percent herd immunity threshold despite progress since 2015, when authorities introduced a second measles vaccine dose. Mombeshora said measles causes severe complications in malnourished children, while rubella threatens pregnant women and...
Nyaradzo Funeral Services hosted a joint memorial on Monday at its Willowvale Road location in Harare for three Kuwadzana Extension children who died under unexplained circumstances the previous week. Bishop Nyasha Manhango from Bethesda Apostolic Church called for careful conduct toward bereaved families as representatives from ZAOGA and Bethesda churches gathered. The tragedy united both congregations in shared mourning for Anenyasha Muzanago, Anopaishe Muzanago, and Reynold Matsiwe.
Nyaradzo provided transportation, ablution facilities, and essential supplies for the families. Company representative Prudence Muganiwa announced that two buses were designated for each household. Bishop Manhango advised against using personal banking...
Private hospitals must admit patients facing life-threatening emergencies for at least 48 hours, regardless of their ability to pay, under a proposed Medical Services Amendment Bill. Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora told the National Assembly on Thursday that the legislation aligns with constitutional provisions guaranteeing healthcare as a citizen's right. The bill requires private facilities to stabilize emergency patients before transferring them to government hospitals if they cannot afford treatment.
The measure allows the health minister to request that private institutions accept public hospital patients when specialized care proves unavailable at government facilities. All healthcare facilities must treat persons under arrest...
Zimbabwe advances climate-resilient farming practices with the government seeking complete adoption of the Pfumvudza/Intwasa model to boost yields and secure food supplies. The holistic farming system shifts from rain-dependent large-scale plowing to precision conservation methods. Lands Minister Anxious Masuka said on Monday at the African Plant Breeders Association Conference in Victoria Falls that climate projections show potential 33 percent yield drops for rain-fed maize by 2050.
The government pursues a three-part strategy centered on climate-smart agriculture through Pfumvudza/Intwasa conservation practices, crop adaptation to ecological zones, and irrigation expansion. Officials aim for full Pfumvudza adoption in the 2026...
ZANU PF has begun accrediting delegates for its 22nd Annual People's Conference, which will convene at Mutare Polytechnic Pavilion Grounds from Oct. 13 to 18. The conference will feature a reduced number of attendees and concentrate on economic matters under the theme Attainment of Vision 2030 through economic empowerment and value addition. Party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa said registration started on Monday at ZANU-PF headquarters before expanding to provincial levels.
National Chairman Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri confirmed the venue stands ready with minor finishing touches remaining. President Mnangagwa will commission several projects on Thursday before the conference begins on Friday. These projects include a...
Zimbabwe's Environment Patron and Wildlife Ambassador has called on citizens to help prevent the rising number of veld fires threatening the nation's natural resources. A single spark can destroy years of environmental growth and endanger both human and animal life. The ambassador urged Zimbabweans to stop starting fires at bus stations, through land clearing, hunting, or by carelessly discarding cigarette stubs. Communities should adopt sustainable land use practices rather than burning grass and trees to protect wildlife and preserve natural resources for current and future generations.
Zimbabwe allocated $1.9 million for a nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign targeting young children. Health and Child Care Minister Douglas Mombeshora launched the program on Monday at Stoneridge Clinic in Harare, where initial vaccinations began. The initiative runs through Friday and aims to immunize all children aged six to 59 months with measles-rubella vaccine and vitamin A supplements.
Free vaccinations are available at clinics, hospitals, and through outreach teams in every district. Mombeshora challenged vaccine hesitancy based on personal beliefs, stating the government-sanctioned campaign applies to all children regardless of religion and social status. He called on traditional leaders, faith leaders, community...
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