Provides focused coverage on Zimbabwean affairs, including political, social, and economic developments relevant to the nation’s progress.
Editorial Zimbabwe’s Cyber and Data Protection Act of 2021 marked a historic step into the digital era, aiming to secure the nation’s cyberspace while protecting personal data. Enacted on 3 December 2021, the law’s official objective is “to increase data protection in order to build confidence and trust in the secure use of information and […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In a decisive move that has stirred considerable debate among civil society, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and legal experts, President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law the PVO Amendment Bill. The legislation which aims to update the legal framework governing private voluntary organizations (PVOs) has been touted by government officials as essential […]
Editorial Zimbabwe’s agricultural sector, a cornerstone of its economy, has recently faced a confluence of climatic and economic challenges. The 2024/2025 cropping season began with erratic rainfall patterns, particularly affecting the northern districts. However, a turnaround in weather conditions and strategic interventions have provided a glimmer of hope for farmers nationwide. The onset of the […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In a rapidly changing world, where international alliances and economic frameworks are continually tested, the question of sustainable health financing has come to occupy centre stage. Recent developments in global politics point toward shifts in foreign aid priorities, and African nations find themselves at the heart of these discussions. As […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe A recent study conducted in Harare has raised concerns about alarmingly low levels of physical activity among pregnant women, with nearly 89% failing to meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendations for moderate-intensity physical activity during pregnancy. The research, carried out across ten primary healthcare clinics in the city, paints […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe In the throes of Zimbabwe’s worst agricultural drought in over a century, a beacon of resilience shines through, courtesy of the World Food Programme’s (WFP) Risk Financing initiatives. The drought, driven by the El Niño weather phenomenon, has left millions in dire need of humanitarian assistance as food insecurity sweeps […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe Gender-based violence (GBV) and harmful practices continue to plague West and Central Africa, as outlined in the recent UNFPA Acceleration Paper, Towards Zero Gender-Based Violence and Harmful Practices in West and Central Africa. This comprehensive report reveals the alarming prevalence of GBV, female genital mutilation (FGM), and child marriage in […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe’s fight against HIV is set to gain a new ally as Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) prepares to introduce the long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug, cabotegravir (CAB-LA), before the end of the year. The intervention, anticipated by experts to revolutionise HIV prevention, comes as recent data continue […]
Mary Chikwanda in Zimbabwe HARARE – Zimbabwe’s robust public health measures have ensured that the country remains a beacon of resilience in the fight against mpox, even as neighboring nations grapple with rising cases. Entering the control phase after weeks of proactive interventions, Zimbabwe is now setting an example in the region for effectively curbing […]
Clive Tatenda Makumbe In Zimbabwe In Zimbabwe, traditional leaders such as chiefs and village heads are pillars of local governance, especially in rural areas. Their roles extend beyond cultural preservation to include conflict resolution, land allocation, and spearheading development projects. With expanding responsibilities under the Devolution Agenda, they are expected to work closely with rural […]
