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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 …

By Daniel Kachere 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 …

THIS year’s National Youth Day, scheduled for Friday, will focus on initiatives aimed at enhancing the welfare and livelihoods of young people across the country. Youth Minister Tino Machakaire said the government is committed to empowering youth, urging them to take a proactive role in the nation’s economic transformation. “As …

The Government has launched the fourth Food Distribution Blitz, which began on February 1 and is set to run until March 31, ensuring food security for vulnerable households across Zimbabwe. Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr. Jenfan Muswere confirmed the ongoing relief efforts at a post-Cabinet media briefing, underscoring …

The Government has officially raised the minimum age requirement for public service vehicle drivers to 30 years in a move aimed at reducing road accidents and reckless driving. The new regulation, which takes effect immediately, increases the minimum age from 25 to 30 and mandates that drivers have at least …

The Government has intensified efforts to combat fraudulent activities, closely monitoring vehicles imported under the Civil Service Rebate Scheme to ensure adherence to legal protocols. This follows allegations of widespread abuse of the scheme, including the use of counterfeit rebate letters to unlawfully import vehicles. Central to the scandal are …

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed into law the Appropriation Act and the Finance Act, effectively operationalising the ZW$276.4 billion 2025 National Budget. The budget was presented by Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube, on November 28 last year. The two Acts, published in an Extraordinary Government …

6 The Harare High Court has declared a section of Zimbabwe’s Termination of Pregnancy Act unconstitutional, marking a historic ruling with profound implications for the rights of children and women. Justice Maxwell Takuva’s judgment on November 22 struck down section 2(1) of the Act, which denied access to legal abortion …

Mthuli Ncube Unveils ‘Creative’ Tax Measures in 2025 Budget Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube on Thursday unveiled a series of new taxes targeting fast foods, sports betting winnings, and small businesses as the government seeks to shore up its revenue base amid fiscal challenges. Presenting the 2025 national budget in Parliament, …

Finance, Economic Development, and Investment Promotion Minister Professor Mthuli Ncube will present the 2025 National Budget Statement this afternoon, amid high expectations that the plan will reignite economic growth, build resilience to shocks, and foster durable macroeconomic stability. Speaking at a pre-Budget seminar in Bulawayo earlier this month, Minister Ncube …