Minister Mombeshora Commends TB Progress, Calls for Innovation and Local Funding
By Kuda Pembere With several donors pulling out of tuberculosis (TB) programs, Zimbabwe’s dwindling funding base has renewed calls for sustainable domestic financing to keep the disease under control. Officiating the three-day National TB Conference in Harare, Minister of Health and Child Care Dr. Douglas Mombeshora commended healthcare workers for their efforts in helping Zimbabwe
Read MoreUNICEF Zimbabwe and Wild Horizons Partner to Build Climate-Resilient Schools in Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls, 29th October 2025 — UNICEF Zimbabwe and Wild Horizons have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement climate-resilient solutions in schools near Victoria Falls. The collaboration will bring clean water, renewable energy, and climate-smart infrastructure to children, teachers, and surrounding communities. “This partnership is a powerful example of how business and development
Read MoreNSSA Partners Tshiamiso Trust to Support Ex-Mineworkers Affected by Silicosis and TB
By Kuda Pembere Zimbabwe has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Tshiamiso Trust to pave the way for the compensation of former mineworkers in South African mines who suffered permanent lung damage due to silicosis and those who contracted work-related tuberculosis (TB). The MoU formalises cooperation between the Government of Zimbabwe, through the National
Read MoreZimbabwe urged to adopt legal framework against counterfeit medicines
By Kudakwashe Pembere At a time when Zimbabwe lacks legal frameworks to address the sale and distribution of falsified and substandard medicines, the country remains at a disadvantage in fighting this growing problem. This was said by Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ) board member Nancy Samuriwo during the Authority’s 7th annual general meeting held
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The Tobacco Tax Dilemma: Can Governments Protect Both Health and Revenue?
By Munyaradzi Blessing Doma Several governments find themselves in a conundrum. On one hand, they depend on tobacco tax revenues to fund public programs and services, while on the other, they aim to reduce the health risks associated with tobacco consumption. This dilemma is particularly evident in countries with significant tobacco industries. In Zimbabwe, for example,
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