The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) is lobbying government for the mandatory registration of mobile handsets by SIM card holders in a bid to strengthen the security of electronic transactions and curb rising cybercrime cases. Speaking at a recent ICT stakeholder engagement, POTRAZ’s competition and standards manager, …
Read More »Businesses, Individuals Face FIU Blitz Over Cash Hoarding
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced a forthcoming crackdown on businesses and individuals hoarding money in cash deposit boxes at banks, homes, and business premises. Authorities say such practices are depriving the economy of much-needed liquidity, thereby stifling economic growth. During the presentation of his 2025 Monetary Policy …
Read More »ZIMCHE Warns Against Fake Degrees & Titles, Threatens Legal Action
The Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) has issued a stern warning against individuals using fraudulent academic qualifications and titles, cautioning them to desist immediately or face legal consequences, including civil and criminal prosecution. The warning comes amid growing concerns over the proliferation of unregistered institutions illegally issuing fake degrees, …
Read More »Escaping Abuse Through Addiction: The Vicious Cycle Of GBV, Drug Use In Zimbabwe
By Daniel Kachere Chipo Kahuni’s hands tremble as she recalls the years of abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-husband. Each beating drove her deeper into silence, until a client at her hair salon offered an unexpected escape: “Take drugs,” the woman advised. “You won’t feel the pain …
Read More »Escaping Abuse Through Addiction: The Vicious Cycle Of GBV, Drug Use In Zimbabwe
By Daniel Kachere Chipo Kahuni’s hands tremble as she recalls the years of abuse she endured at the hands of her ex-husband. Each beating drove her deeper into silence, until a client at her hair salon offered an unexpected escape: “Take drugs,” the woman advised. “You won’t feel the pain …
Read More »Hundreds Benefit As Cimas, Smilestar Bring Free Dental Services To Matabeleland North
By Judith Matanire Cimas Health Group has been commended for its instrumental role in the recently concluded Smilestar dental outreach, which provided free oral healthcare to underserved communities in Matabeleland North. The initiative, a collaboration between Smilestar, a UK-based charity dental organization, and Cimas Health Group, ran from March 10 …
Read More »Kidney Failure A Growing Health Concern, Cimas Calls For Early Detection
By Judith Matanire Kidney failure has become a significant health concern in Zimbabwe, with approximately 1,000 new cases recorded annually, yet access to life-saving dialysis treatment remains limited. Cimas Health Group has urged Zimbabweans to prioritize kidney health through early detection, lifestyle changes, and improved access to treatment. During a …
Read More »Zim To Benefit As Agilitee Closes 40k Scooters Deal In China
Online Reporter Agilitee, one of Africa’s pioneering electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers and green technology company, has finalised a significant deal with Guangzhou Thunder International Investment Co Ltd., a major Chinese conglomerate. This agreement, culminating from an ongoing visit by the company to China, promises to inject thousands of electric scooters …
Read More »Cabinet Approves Early Childhood Development Coordination Framework
Cabinet has approved the Early Childhood Development (ECD) Coordination Framework, a strategy aimed at harmonizing existing policies and enhancing the quality of services for children up to seven years. The framework was presented by Honourable Vice President Col (Rtd) KCD Mohadi, who chairs the Cabinet Committee on Social Services and …
Read More »Minors As Young As 12 Years Old Engaging In Narcotic Drug Use
A recent study has revealed that adolescents as young as 12-years-old are increasingly involved in drug use, painting a troubling picture of Zimbabwe’s ongoing struggle with substance abuse. The Zimbabwe Civil Liberties and Drug Network (ZCLDN) disclosed these alarming findings during a press conference last Friday. This revelation comes at …
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