WATCH: Teen pregnancies, STIs rise among Lupane teenagers despite drop in HIV cases

Mkhululi Ncube and Robin Muchetu in Lupane The National Aids Council (NAC) has raised concern over the rise in teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among girls aged 15–19…

WATCH:TEENS IN TROUBLE: Lupane pregnancy spike and STI shock

Mkhululi Ncube and Robin Muchetu in Lupane TEENAGE pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are on the rise among 15 to 19-year-olds in St Paul’s ward, Lupane District, despite a…

Vice President Chiwenga arrives in Hwange for economic tour

  Rutendo Nyeve in Hwange Vice President Chiwenga has arrived here in Hwange to commence a multi-day familiarisation tour of key economic projects and companies in Matabeleland North Province. Vice…

Magaya’s aide granted bail for obstruction of justice

Zvikomborero Parafini A soldier who is also believed to be Prophet Walter Magaya’s personal security has been granted bail in the matter he is accused of assaulting police officers in…

Matabeleland North to wrap up wheat harvesting by Wednesday

Judith Phiri Zimpapers Business Hub MATABELELAND North Province is set to conclude wheat harvesting on Wednesday as rains had disrupted the process with 98 percent of the crop harvested. In…

NEW: CCZ demands prison time for peddlers of counterfeit goods

Online Reporter  THE Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ) has launched a major “National Awareness Campaign on Anti-Counterfeits” aimed at tackling the massive influx of fake and substandard goods that are…

NEW: Stakeholders converge for national climate outlook forum

Theseus Shambare STAKEHOLDERS from climate-sensitive sectors have converged in Harare for the National Climate Outlook Forum (NACOF), where Zimbabwe will receive its official 2025–26 summer rainfall forecast later today. The…

Man (67) jailed 15 years for raping mentally challenged teen

  Thupeyo Muleya, Beitbridge Bureau A 67-year-old man from Zhovhe area has been jailed for an effective 15 years for raping a 14-year-old mentally challenged girl. The man who cannot…

Forced, child marriages persist in Zimbabwe’s Johane Marange Apostolic Sect 

Sidumisile Mabena Forced and child marriages remain a troubling issue in Zimbabwe, with the Johane Marange Apostolic Sect drawing sharp criticism for its continued inhumane practices. Former members of the…

President joins world leaders at UN summit

PRESIDENT Mnangagwa arrived in Doha, Qatar, last night to attend the United Nations Second World Summit for Social Development, which seeks to establish mechanisms for eradicating poverty, ensuring employment creation and promoting social inclusion.