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Topic : Drug

We live in a cruel world
Martin had been a good kid and had even been made a prefect at school before the drug habit kicked in
By Onie Ndoro Apr. 20, 2025
We live in a cruel world

First Farai sings against drug abuse
Titled No to Drugs (Teererai Vabereki), the song is a chunk of a number of music projects that First Farai will do as part of efforts meant to curb the drug scourge in the country.
By Style Reporter Apr. 20, 2025
First Farai sings against drug abuse

Mom gets court protection against drug addict son
Mercy Chidzamba accused her son Tendai Chitera of also stealing her belongings to fund his drug habits.
By Simbarashe Sithole Apr. 20, 2025
Mom gets court protection against drug addict son

Suicide: A heart-breaking community menace
The mother like any other parent did not take it lightly and employed various methods of trying to bring back the boy in the ‘normal’ course of life.
By John Makuwerere Apr. 13, 2025
Suicide: A heart-breaking community menace

Is Mnangagwa’s govt helping you at all?
The Mnangagwa government that taxes us to the bone offers little in return.
By Trevor Ncube Apr. 3, 2025
Is Mnangagwa’s govt helping you at all?

Jesaya commends anti-drug abuse football tournament
Seke High's boys' team triumphed over Dzivarasekwa 2 High in the final, while Mabvuku High's girls' team defeated Glenorah 2 High.
By Munyaradzi Madzokere Mar. 23, 2025
Jesaya commends anti-drug abuse football tournament

3 in court over US$549K worth of dagga
Lloyd Matamba (35), Michael Alfaneta (40) and Justice Mahope (42) were remanded in custody to Thursday March 13 for bail ruling.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Mar. 12, 2025
3 in court over US$549K worth of dagga

Drugs bust: Bulawayo man caught with 1.9kg crystal meth
Known scientifically as methamphetamine, crystal meth is a highly addictive stimulant used for its powerful euphoric effects.
By Trust Makore Mar. 6, 2025
Drugs bust: Bulawayo man caught with 1.9kg crystal meth

Fighting drug abuse in marginalised communities: The sad tale of a Murewa granny
She clings to a faded photograph of her son as a child, a bittersweet reminder of the joyful memories that have been overshadowed by his addiction.
By Takudzwa Munemo Feb. 1, 2025
Fighting drug abuse in marginalised communities: The sad tale of a Murewa granny

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