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An approach to eradicate drug, substance abuse as children return to school

Recent studies show that many students are facing issues like drug abuse, bullying and mental health struggles in schools throughout the country.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Jan. 14, 2025

An approach to eradicate drug, substance abuse as children return to school

Substance abuse riles Zimbos

According to the Afrobarometer report, the problem can only be solved through the intervention of schools and family members.

By Lorraine Muromo Nov. 25, 2024

Over half of Zim has trust in polls: Survey

This comes a year after President Emmerson Mnangagwa won a poll against his closest rival Nelson Chamisa — the then leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC).

By Tinashe Kairiza May. 17, 2024

Over half of Zim has trust in polls: Survey

Democracy should guide our nation

Despite emerging from a protracted civil war, no one feared casting their votes in that election.

By Newsday Jul. 12, 2023

92% Zimbos have no confidence in police

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said he would only comment after seeing the report.

By Miriam Mangwaya Apr. 5, 2023

Zanu PF fears economic implosion

Latest World Bank statistics indicate that Zimbabwe has the highest food inflation of 353%, followed by Lebanon at 240% and Venezuela at 131%.

By Problem Masau Nov. 1, 2022

We’re under siege, says Chamisa

Chamisa told The Standard in an exclusive interview yesterday that CCC would not stand by while its members were being victimised.

By The Independent Jul. 10, 2022

We’re under siege, says Chamisa

Chamisa told The Standard in an exclusive interview yesterday that CCC would not stand by while its members were being victimised.

By The Independent Jul. 10, 2022

Health workers strike a sign of inequality

Zimbabweans are forced again to grapple with sad news of industrial action by medical practitioners in the public health sector. The news comes at a time when memories of a story carried in The Herald of 5 September 2019 are still fresh. It was one of the most disturbing stories where a pregnant woman was […]

By The Independent Jun. 26, 2022