Day: May 18, 2021

#BREAKING: Citizens Returning To Zimbabwe To Be Quarantined At Their Own Expense

Healthtimes

CABINET has announced that citizens wishing to return to Zimbabwe will now be quarantined at their own expense as part of efforts to curb the spread the of the coronavirus. Staff Reporter According to information minister, Senator Monica Mutsvangwa, the country has as at 16 May, 2021, recorded cumulative COVID-19 cases of 38 560, with 36 329 recoveries and 1 582 deaths. The recovery rate stands at 94.2%, with 95.5% of COVID-19 positive cases being attributable to local transmission. The number of active cases stand at 649. In order to…

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One Bucket Of Maize Equals To One Round Of Sex: COVID-19 Induced Desperation Stalks Rural Sex Workers in Zimbabwe

Michael Gwarisa

THE once thriving profession of sex work has hit rock bottom across the country following a prolonged lockdown period which has seen most public places and beer selling joints being closed for more than a year. By Michael Gwarisa Unlike in the previous period before COVID-19 when sex workers had bargaining power and demand for their services exceeded supply, the COVID-19 induced lockdown has literally made most men realize that family comes first and hiring an escort or sex worker is not a necessity. In the midst of the ongoing…

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China Donates 100 000 Vaccine Doses To Zim Military

Patricia Mashiri

THE People’s Liberation Army of China has donated 100 000 Sinopharm vaccines to Zimbabwe Defence Forces (ZDF) to help the country in the fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic. By Patricia Mashiri The donation was handed over this Monday to the Minister of Defence and War Veterans, Oppah Muchinguri-Kashiri by Chinese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Guo Shaochun. In his speech Ambassador Shaochun said the donation was a gesture of showing their continued support to Zimbabwe during the pandemic. Now we are at a time that needs more solidarity, trust and mutual…

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Macheke Married Woman Turns To Sex Work To Raise University Tuition

Michael Gwarisa

ELIZABETH (not real name) (33) could not enroll in University or College at a young age owing to a myriad of factors  chief among them being economic factors and lack of funds to support her through tertiary education. When the Women’s University In Africa (WUA) opened up applications for block release studies, she applied and enrolled for a Bachelor of Social Work, Honors Degree. By Michael Gwarisa recently in Macheke Elizabeth is married, but her husband has since migrated into the diaspora where he is doing some menial jobs and…

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Taking Child Marriages And SGBV Fight Right To The Doorstep Of Marginalized Tribes In Mbire

Michael Gwarisa
Women in Mazambara, Mbire benefit from the SASA model

MBIRE district in Mashonaland Central is home to vast wildlife including the famous Big Five even though one of the animals, the Black Rhino has since vanished from the picture. Despite the rugged terrain and a poor road network ahead, the meandering and curvaceous road leading to Mbire through the Mavhuradonha mountain range makes one green with envy. By Michael Gwarisa recently in Mbire However, beyond this beauty lies a monster, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV), which has led to a spike in the incidence and prevalence of early…

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