Category: Education

To end AIDS, protect everyone’s human rights – UNAIDS

Henry Damisoni

By Mr Henry Damisoni The world has made enormous progress in reducing the impact of HIV over the last 15 years. Globally, a total of 30.7 million people—77% of those living with HIV—were on treatment in 2023, up from just 7.7 million in 2010. This has resulted in a dramatic decline in AIDS-related deaths, down by 51% over the same period. In Zimbabwe, 95% of the 1.3 million people living with HIV were on treatment in 2023. Treatment coverage increased by 40% from 55% in 2010. The country surpassed the…

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Amid Diaspora Parenting and Child-Headed Families, Comprehensive Sexuality Education Comes To The Rescue in Bulawayo

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisain Bulawayo A few years ago, Vuzu Sex parties made headlines in Bulawayo Metropolitan province as young people of school-going age engaged in various forms of indecent behavior including sexual orgies, drug and substance abuse amongst other ills. For Simangalisiwe Ndlovu* (19), from Gwabalanda in Bulawayo, attending these parties was easy since both her parents stay out of the country and there was no parental supervision at home. Her parents work in South Africa and Simangalisiwe lives with her two siblings, her younger brother who is 15 and…

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GEAR Project Boosts Access To Quality Education For Vulnerable School Girls In Three African Countries

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The GEAR (Girls Education Advocacy in the Region) project, an initiative aimed at enhancing access to quality education, has made significant progress in advancing quality education for girls in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. Valued at US$828 000, the project is a collaborative effort among four organizations from Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, termed the GEAR Alliance coordinated by SAYWHAT with support from Education Out Loud. Speaking in an interview with HealthTimes, PraiseGod Masunga, the SAYWHAT Regional Coordinator said the primary goal of the project is to contribute towards…

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Ambassador Charamba’s Visit To Texila American University Zambia Inspires Unity and Investment Promotion Among Zim Students At The Institution

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By Staff Reporter The Zimbabwean Ambassador to Zambia, Her Excellency Mrs. Charity Charamba, recently engaged in an interactive and insightful meeting with Zimbabwean students at Texila American University Zambia, encouraging them to play a pivotal role in promoting Zimbabwe as a safe haven for investments. During the session, Ambassador Charamba highlighted the historical and cultural connections between Zambia and Zimbabwe. Texila American University Zambia’s Senior Management, faculty members, and staff also attended the event, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to fostering a diverse and culturally rich academic environment. She reminded the…

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