Zimbabwe Grants Firearm Amnesty Until November 12
By Fanuel Chinowaita The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced a presidential firearm amnesty allowing…
Zimbabwe Grants Firearm Amnesty Until November 12
By Fanuel Chinowaita The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced a presidential firearm amnesty allowing individuals and institutions to voluntarily surrender unlicensed, smuggled or illegally acquired firearms and ammunition without prosecution until November 12, 2026. In a press statement dated October 19, 2026, police said the amnesty, granted by President Emmerson Mnangagwa, runs from October…
Gonese Sets Personal Best in Tough Great Zimbabwe Marathon
By Fanuel Chinowaita Veteran long-distance runner Innocent Gonese delivered an impressive performance at a challenging marathon in the Great Zimbabwe area, clocking a personal best of four hours, one minute and three seconds despite difficult terrain and scorching October heat. Gonese, who finished second in the Grandmaster category, improved his previous best marathon time of…
Biti, Ncube freed as State withdraws charges before plea
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — Opposition politician Tendai Biti and former Beitbridge mayor Morgan Ncube have been freed after the State withdrew charges against them before plea at the Mutare Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 19, 2026, ending a seven-month legal battle linked to their opposition to Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. Provincial Prosecutor Mutyasira…
Mnangagwa Commends NetOne Over 100 Mobile Health Kiosks
By Fanuel Chinowaita CHINHOYI — President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday, October 17, 2026, commended telecommunications company NetOne for supporting Zimbabwe’s national health agenda following the launch of a project to deploy 100 mobile health kiosks in rural communities. The initiative was launched at the 23rd ZANU PF People’s National Conference in Chinhoyi, marking a milestone…
NetOne Rolls Out Mobile Health Kiosks to Bring Healthcare Closer to Rural Communities
By Fanuel Chinowaita NetOne has funded the first 10 mobile health kiosks under the Presidential Ward-Based Primary Health-Care Outreach Programme, which seeks to expand access to essential medical services in remote and underserved communities across Zimbabwe. President Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to officially launch the programme on Saturday, 17 October 2026, on the sidelines of…
HOW A PATIENT’S MENTAL MODEL OF THEIR DIAGNOSIS AFFECTS RECOVERY
By Tinotenda MaguzaGreat Zimbabwe University Psychology Student When patients receive a diagnosis, their understanding of and beliefs about the illness can influence how they respond to treatment and manage their recovery. Health psychologists explain that patients who understand their conditions and believe that treatment will help them are more likely to follow treatment recommendations. On…
Unions call for decent work, inclusion of young people and informal workers
By Fanuel Chinowaita TRADE unions and civic organisations have called for living wages, safer working conditions and greater representation of young people, informal workers and people with disabilities, warning that insecure employment and exclusion from decision-making continue to undermine workplace democracy. The call was made during commemorations of World Day for Decent Work held at…
Chanditeya crowned Chess Ninja champion in Buhera
By Fanuel Chinowaita BUHERA — Fourteen-year-old Chanditeya Lincolin of Chabata High School emerged as the overall champion at the Chess Ninja Convergence held in Mudanda, Buhera, after completing an unbeaten run in a six-round tournament. Chanditeya secured the title on Saturday after defeating six-year-old Michael Chinewaita of Mudanda Primary School in the decisive sixth round…
Women’s empowerment takes centre stage as mining communities raise concerns
By Fanuel Chinowaita MUTARE — Women’s participation in mining governance and people-centred development came under the spotlight in Mutare, as community leaders raised concerns over alleged cyanide pollution of rivers, illegal mining at Christmas Pass Mountain and the impact of mining activities on essential services. The concerns emerged during discussions linked to the Inclusive Community…
Two obstetric fistula surgeons expose Zimbabwe’s maternal healthcare challenges
By Fanuel Chinowaita Zimbabwe has only two doctors nationwide capable of performing obstetric fistula repair surgery, Amnesty International Zimbabwe has said, raising concerns over access to treatment for women suffering from a largely preventable childbirth injury. The organization through some of its members raised the issue during the 2027 National Budget consultations held at Queens…