Melinda Kusemachibi
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Breast cancer scourge: When religion seems futile
“I was diagnosed with cancer in December 2020 on my right breast, but the lump was there since 2019,” Moyo said.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Oct. 9, 2022
Sky is the limit for Kadoma art prodigy
When art carries a message and is understood by an audience, it naturally becomes valuable.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Jan. 15, 2023
Odyssey promises fireworks, hosts Koffi Olomide
The popular spot’s events manager Kudzai Chipengo promised revellers in Kadoma and surrounding areas fireworks, come April.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Jan. 15, 2023
Zim Ninja conducts key Ninjutsu Martial Arts grading
The Zimbabwe Bujinkan Ninjutsu is under the authority and guidance of the European grandmaster Dai Shihan Lazarevic Predrag.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Jul. 4, 2023
Rimuka suburb sitting on health time bomb
According to the Health ministry, the country had recorded 3 368 suspected cholera cases and 61 suspected deaths as of July 21 from 38 districts.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Jul. 23, 2023
Kadoma’s small-scale miners turn to child labour
Children as young as 15 years are working in the gold mines where they are abused and initiated into violent activities.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Aug. 20, 2023
LGBTQ+ people experience health disparities
Zimbabwe has one of the worst LGBTQ+ rights records on the African continent.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Sep. 24, 2023
Kadoma mayor pledges quality service delivery
Ruzario of the Citizens Coalition for Change and ward 15 councillor was sworn into office last Tuesday.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Sep. 24, 2023
Kadoma warns against unregistered food vendors
Kadoma Municipality health director Daniel Chirundu confirmed to The Standard on Friday that a case was recorded in the town last week.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Oct. 8, 2023
News in Depth: Zimbabwe’s mining safety compliance under spotlight after mine disasters
The recent mine disaster at Bay Horse Mine in Chegutu has raised concern about artisanal miners and small-scale miners’ safety compliance in the country.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Oct. 15, 2023
Crumbled paths: Tale of neglected Sanyati-Kadoma Road
The crater-like potholes on the lunar surface force drivers to swerve dangerously to avoid damaging their vehicles, leading to high risks of road traffic accidents.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Nov. 29, 2023
Witch hunters wreak havoc in Mhondoro-Ngezi
In Zimbabwe, it is a punishable offence to employ a witch hunter under the Witchcraft Suppression Act Chapter 9:19.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Jan. 7, 2024
Council workers, officials clash
The letter was also copied to the Zimbabwe Urban Council Workers' Union and Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Union.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Jan. 7, 2024
Kadoma residents fume over waste
Kadoma Progressive Residents Association chairperson, George Goliati said the city council had two refuse compactors which are inadequate to service the city.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Jan. 11, 2024
Faulty water metres bleeding Kadoma
Kadoma mayor Nigel Ruzario said the council would soon engage with residents over issues raised in the auditor general’s report.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Jul. 21, 2024
Corruption leaves Masvingo trunk sewer project in limbo
A lot of funds had been used on the trunk sewer project, with little progress, yet residents were once made to pay a sewer levy.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Aug. 18, 2024
Masvingo MP petitions council over illegal mining in town
The letter also indicated that the local authority should engage with law enforcement authorities to address the issues of illegal mining in town.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Aug. 24, 2024
Council exposed over landfill lies
The report also indicated that the Masvingo city council violated the right to administrative justice as provided in the constitution of Zimbabwe.
By MELINDA KUSEMACHIBI
Aug. 25, 2024
