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Patrick Zhuwao Looting the Country Dry: Maynard Manyowa There is common phrase used to describe Zimbabwean politicians and their contribution to the country’s demise – “When Lunatics take over the Asylum”. It is generally agreed that this is the case. I have always disputed this position however. Evidence seems to …

In #Zimbabwe, one in every five school-going children smokes ONE in every five school-going children smokes, risking chances of developing non-communicable diseases like cancer and diabetes, Health and Child Care Minister Dr David Parirenyatwa has said. Officially opening a three-day World Health Organisation regional workshop on the protocol to prevent illicit …

Photos show Zimbabweans in the city of Bulawayo stuck queuing long hours to withdraw money as the country faces acute cash shortages. Zimbabwe is currently enmeshed in a multi-faceted economic crisis. On top of that, cash shortages are making life difficult for not just banks, but citizens. Cash has long …

A Beitbridge man Rayson Tsvangirai Rushwaya who was arrested for allegedly impregnating six pupils from Vhembe and St Mary’s Secondary schools in the south western border town was today arrested for illegal possession of diamonds while awaiting trial for kidnapping. Rayson Tsvangirai Rushwaya had been remanded in custody to today …

Zimbabwe hospitals serving expired baby formula Some hospitals operating in hunger-stricken areas are administering expired feeding formulas to children suffering from acute malnutrition. Officials at Umzingwane District Hospital said the F100 and F75 feeding formulas that were given to children with acute malnutrition and other complications were expired. The officials …

Businessman Wicknell Chivayo buys Zimbabwean national team captain and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande a mercedes benz Zimbabwean national team captain and Kaizer Chiefs midfielder Willard Katsande is grateful that his hard work has finally brought him rewards. Chiefs hard tackler ‘Salt and Pepper’ has had a fruitful season both …

Published by GroundReport.com, a global citizen reporting platform with 4,000 contributors worldwide. By Charles Rukuni. According to recent reports, Zimbabwe’s Vice President Joyce Mujuru threatened a senior executive of a British company with unspecified action after the company refused to handle $15 million worth of “blood diamonds” that her daughter …

DZAMARA BEATEN AFTER ONE MAN PROTEST The brother of missing Itai Dzamara has today been beaten up by security agents over a one-man protest he mounted demanding Itai’s return. The group Occupy Africa Unity Square explained what happened. “Having entered the stadium, he found a piece of cardboard and wrote …

92-year-old Mugabe gets his first grandchild NEWS/AFRICA /  18 April 2016 at 07:57am By: Peta Thornycroft Harare – Zimbabwe’s 92-year-old President Robert Mugabe’s first grandchild, a boy, was born in Asia this week and not in Zimbabwe. His only daughter Bona, married to a Zimbabwe pilot, Simba Chikowore, chose to have …

In Zimbabwe, four out of 10 sexually active girls aged 15-19 reported taking an HIV test in the last 12 months. Credit: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS In Zimbabwe, four out of 10 sexually active girls aged 15-19 reported taking an HIV test in the last 12 months. Credit: Jeffrey Moyo/IPS UNITED NATIONS, …