Celebrating Men: Recognising the Unsung Pillars of Families, Communities and Nations
By Chaplain Simbarashe P. Chenjerai As the world marks Men’s Health Month and reflects on the contribution of men during June, 21 June presents an important opportunity to acknowledge the often-overlooked role that men continue to play in society. Throughout history, men have served as providers, protectors, builders, innovators, leaders, mentors and custodians of family
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Governance Is Not Optional: Why Africa’s Investment Future Depends on Protecting Companies That Play by the Rules
By Temba Otichil’lo In May 2026, as health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan raised the alarm over a new Ebola “Bundibugyo” outbreak, one company in the DRC’s remote interior did not wait to be told what to do. Plantations et Huileries du Congo SA — PHC SA — immediately
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AFRICALLI calls for allergy care to be recognised as essential health across Africa during World Allergy Week 2026
By Michael Gwarisa The African Alliance for Allergy and Clinical Immunology (AFRICALLI) is using World Allergy Week 2026 to push for a major shift in how allergic and immunologic diseases are prioritised across the continent, calling for them to be formally recognised as essential health care within national health systems. Under the theme “Allergy Care
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Zimbabwe Launches New Sexual Violence Care Guidelines to Protect All Survivors, Including Men and Boys
By Michael Gwarisa Zimbabwe has launched revised Clinical Guidelines on the Care and Management of Survivors of Sexual Violence, strengthening the country’s response to sexual violence and equipping healthcare workers with updated tools to provide comprehensive care in an evolving social environment. The revised guidelines, unveiled by Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Douglas
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“It Still Haunts Me”: The Hidden Toll of Unsafe Abortions in Zimbabwe
By Anna Miti HARARE — Every year, an estimated 65,300 induced abortions take place across Zimbabwe. For many of the women and girls behind this statistic, the procedure is not a medical one but a desperate gamble involving any number of methods. The limited circumstances under which abortion is legally permitted under the Termination of
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CancerServe Trust Honours Survivors, Caregivers and Hope
Staff Reporter Cancer survivors have been urged to use their experiences to inspire and support others facing the disease as Zimbabwe’s cancer community gathered in Harare for the “Threads of Triumph” Survivors’ Dinner hosted by CancerServe Trust. Held at Goodhope in Harare, the event brought together survivors, caregivers, healthcare professionals and corporate partners to celebrate
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Springs of Life Zimbabwe welcomes Lenacapavir rollout, calls for decriminalisation and justice for sex workers
Staff Reporter AS Zimbabwe joins the world in commemorating International Sex Workers’ Day, Springs of Life Zimbabwe, a sex worker-led human rights organisation, has welcomed the prioritisation of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug, while urging urgent reforms to ensure legal protection, dignity, and full access to healthcare for sex workers. The organisation said
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Climate Change Is No Longer Just an Environmental Issue — It’s a Health, Development and Social Justice Crisis
By Tanaka Musungwini BSc Honours Social Work Student (4th Year), Women’s University in Africa Introduction and background Climate change is no longer a distant environmental issue discussed only by scientists and policymakers. It is now a lived reality affecting health, livelihoods, food security, water access, education, mental wellbeing, social protection and community resilience. For Zimbabwe
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Health behind prison walls: River Valley Group Extends Major Support for Shurugwi Female Prison
Staff Reporter Inside the walls of Shurugwi Female Prison, the steady beat of traditional drums and the vibrant movements of dance recently offered more than just entertainment; they served as a reminder that reform and heritage go hand-in-hand. The occasion was the correctional facility’s “Culture Day,” an event that took on extra significance when Ambassador
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The Future of Tobacco Control in Africa Must Include Harm Reduction
By Joseph Magero As Africa marks World No Tobacco Day, governments across the continent must ask an important question: are current tobacco control policies truly tailored to African realities, or are they simply borrowed from elsewhere and imposed without regard for local feasibility? For too long, many African countries have adopted tobacco control approaches copied
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