NAC’s financial discipline drives Zim’s HIV response
Globally, this age group accounts for a large share of new HIV infections, and Zimbabwe mirrors this trend, underscoring the urgency for targeted, evidence-based interventions.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
17h ago
Illegal miners fight over sex worker
Gift Machingaife and Terrence Langton allegedly had a disagreement over a sex worker at Nduku Business Centre in Mazowe.
By Simbarashe Sithole
18h ago
Second, third line HIV treatment numbers surge cause for concern
THE increase in second and third line HIV treatment uptake in Bulawayo is a cause for concern amid revelations there is treatment failure among uptakers.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 31, 2025
Alarm as Bulawayo records spike in new STI cases
In the second quarter, new STI cases declined to 1 400, with the HIV positive rate remaining at 4%, while 233 contacts were treated.
By Silas Nkala
Dec. 22, 2025
Schools seen as frontline for SRHR education
“It is very limited in terms of SRHR. For example, you cannot talk about safer sex explicitly; you end up going round and round, shying away from the subject,” he said.
By Margaret Lubinda
Dec. 20, 2025
Woman accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old boy pleads not guilty.
The defence said that after a few minutes in her room, the complainant allegedly made sexual advances towards Makedenge, which she rejected and reprimanded him.
By Desmond Chingarande
Dec. 17, 2025
Impregnated Grade 7 learner (14) gives birth, scores the highest Grade 7 units but no justice yet
A 14-year-old Chikomba girl, who was impregnated while doing her Grade 7 at a local school, recently gave birth to a bouncing baby girl
By Jairos Saunyama
Dec. 13, 2025
Man (45) up for sodomising inmate
Wirimai Gowero was remanded in custody by Marehwanazvo Gofa and advised to approach the High Court for bail.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Nov. 28, 2025
Poverty fuels HIV risk in Mat South
“But without qualifications or proper documentation, they become vulnerable and often end up resorting to sex work, which predisposes them to HIV.”
By Vanessa Gonye
Nov. 28, 2025
