Amnesty International, Doctors for Human Rights Call for Urgent Protection of Migrants in South Africa as Violence Escalates
By Michael Gwarisa The Southern African Doctors for Human Rights (SADHR) and Amnesty International have called for urgent protection of migrants, refugees and foreign nationals in South Africa amid escalating violence, discrimination and human rights violations. The organisations expressed deep concern over reports of attacks, intimidation, forced internal displacement and growing hostility targeting foreign nationals,
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Registration Opens for Cimas Healthathon 3.0 as Innovators Race to Transform Healthcare
By Staff Reporter Cimas Health Group has opened registration for Cimas Healthathon 3.0, inviting innovators across Zimbabwe to develop practical, technology-driven solutions aimed at improving healthcare access, affordability and service delivery. Running under the theme “Reimagining Healthcare Through Disruptive Innovation,” the challenge targets innovation hubs, start-ups, university technology teams, software developers and product innovators. Participants
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Child Marriage Suspects Walking Free in Court, Say Chiefs—Demand Tough Powers
By Michael Gwarisa in Gweru Traditional leaders have called for the alignment of Zimbabwe’s laws with customary law, arguing that this would empower chiefs to take stronger action against child marriages in their communities. They say the current legal system is undermining their efforts, as cases they help build at community level often fail in
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South African Parliament clears Tobacco Bill for next stage but MPs demand major overhaul on cigarette and vaping rules
By Staff Reporter After years of delays, debate and thousands of public submissions, the Portfolio Committee on Health on Wednesday voted in favour of the desirability of the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. However, several MPs made it clear their support is dependent on significant amendments, particularly around differentiating between combustible cigarettes
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Record Turnout as SAYWHAT Universities Quiz Challenge Draws 17 Institutions
By Alice Mudzingwa At least 34 students from 17 private and public tertiary institutions across Zimbabwe have gathered in Harare for the 8th edition of the Students and Youth Working on Reproductive Health Action Team (SAYWHAT) National Universities Quiz Challenge. The prestigious two-day competition, which began today at the SAYWHAT offices in Hatfield, focuses on
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