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New marriage law promotes adultery: Lawyers
The new Act, which introduced a civil partnership and a qualified civil marriage, also recognises an unregistered customary law union as a marriage.
By Methembe Sibanda and Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 1, 2022
Maize side marketing threatens food security: Millers
Tafadzwa Musarara said third parties importing maize were now disrupting the contract farming arrangement financed by government.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 1, 2022
Chiefs to supervise food aid distribution
GOVERNMENT has directed that traditional leaders be involved in all food aid distribution programmes to improve transparency and accountability.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 2, 2022
Call for fresh PVOs Bill public hearings
The Bill seeks to regulate operations of civic society groups.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 9, 2022
Deliver free education, govt told
For years, the government has been promising free basic education, but has failed to implement the policy.
By Lorraine Muromo and Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 13, 2022
11 armed robbers netted
The suspects are linked to nine robberies and one unlawful entry which occurred at Energy Park Service Station in Karoi.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 12, 2022
Parliament petitioned over hefty UZ fees
In the petition, the students said the fees were inconsiderate.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 13, 2022
Roads rehab to reduce carnage by 50%: Mhona
Transport minister Felix Mhona said good roads were necessary to drive economic growth.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 15, 2022
UZ taken to court by students over fees
In an urgent chamber application filed at the High Court, Narshon Kohlo, Paidamoyo Mafusire and Ethel Museswa cited Mapfumo and the UZ as respondents.
Mudenda rejects opposition legislators’ PVOs Bill plea
The PVOs Amendment Bill passed through the Committee Reading Stage in the National Assembly when opposition legislators were absent from the House.
CCC activist nabbed for insulting President
Manguda posted a picture of a cockroach bearing the head of the President in May.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 22, 2022
Govt pledges US$1m to Global Fund
he pledge was made by President Emmerson Mnangagwa during the on-going United Nations General Assembly.
By Methembe Sibanda and Vanessa Gonye
Sep. 23, 2022
Child marriage cases spike
ZIMBABWE Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) says child marriages and pregnancies are still on the rise despite awareness campaigns against the vice.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 24, 2022
Women representation in positions of power still low: UN
The report noted that the number of women in leadership positions was low, with only 28 women serving as elected heads of State.
By Methembe Sibanda
Sep. 26, 2022
Fire destroys city flats
The fire at corner 2nd Avenue and George Silundika Street, where property worth millions of dollars went up in flames, was successfully doused before engulfing the entire building.
Mine accidents claim 107 lives
THE Mines ministry has said 107 mine fatalities were recorded between January and September from about 30 accidents.
By Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 7, 2022
Violence and harassment of journalists must stop: ZUJ
In a statement yesterday, ZUJ said: “Violence and harassment of journalists must stop”.
By Methembe Sibanda and Christine Chinowaita
Oct. 11, 2022
Tiger Brands recalls Purity baby powder
Health and Child Care ministry secretary Jasper Chimedza warned members of the public to be on the lookout for the product.
By Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 12, 2022
Tsenengamu’s party dares CIO ahead of polls
He called on the ruling party to desist from disrupting opposition rallies ahead of elections.
By Evans Mathanda and Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 12, 2022
Vic Falls mayor denied bail
Dlamini was remanded in custody until October 24 when he appeared before Hwange magistrate Collet Ncube
By Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 12, 2022
One in three girls subjected child marriage: Unicef
Zimbabwe Coalition on Debt and Development (Zimcodd) said child protection in the country still remains low, with approximately 5% of girls being married before the age of 15.
By Methembe Sibanda and Nqobizwe Thebe
Oct. 12, 2022
Judiciary capture: Magistrates cry foul
“Sadly the issue of capture is no longer a perception but a reality.
By Problem Masau and Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 13, 2022
Medicines body flags 4 toxic cough syrups
According to WHO, the medicines were manufactured by Maiden Pharmaceuticals Limited of Haryana of India and imported into some countries in Africa.
By Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 15, 2022
Govt gets tough on veld fires
This comes after 10 people perished while trying to extinguish a veld fire at Rodrose Farm in Esigodini, Matabeleland South province on Monday.
By Priveledge Gumbodete and Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 15, 2022
PPH leading cause of maternal deaths
POSTPARTUM haemorrhage (PPH), excessive bleeding by a woman soon after giving birth, is said to be Zimbabwe’s leading cause of maternal deaths.
By Lorraine Muromo and Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 25, 2022
Treasury starved hospitals of medicines: Chiwenga
This resulted in the ministry only managing to procure 14% of the required medicines for hospitals this year due to financial constraints.
By Methembe Sibanda and Emma Nhancumba
Oct. 26, 2022
Beam has failed: Artuz
This year, $4,1 billion was set aside for vulnerable children’s school fees, but government only assisted one-and-a-half million children this year out of four million.
By Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 26, 2022
Monavale residents oppose building of cluster houses in vlei
The petition highlighted that approving the building of houses was going to worsen Harare city’s water crisis.
By Methembe Sibanda
Oct. 31, 2022
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