Residents ramp up fight against drug abuse

Bulawayo United Residents Association chairperson Winos Dube made the call during an interview with Southern Eye this week.
By Patricia Sibanda Apr. 17, 2024

Health Talk: Drug abuse tearing communities into pieces

There are over 190 million drug users around the world and the problem has been increasing at alarming rates, especially among young adults under the age of 30.
By Dr Johannes Marisa Feb. 11, 2024

‘Idleness, poverty trap youths in drugs’

According to the Zimbabwe Human Rights Association, poverty has trapped youths in the vicious cycle of drug addiction.
By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 28, 2023

Moyo headlines Artists Against Drug Abuse Concert

Considering the stellar line up of performers, the show has the potential to capture the imaginations of all and sundry.
By Clayton Masekesa Dec. 22, 2023

NGOs call for data on drug abuse

Mpembe said drug and substance abuse was high among youths who are susceptible to pressure and eagerness to experience new things.
By Brent Shamu Dec. 18, 2023

Zim youths’ future buried with drugs

Studies reveal that the Zimbabwean youths rank top in Africa in terms of substance use and abuse.
By Nicholas Aribino Dec. 8, 2023

Civic group in anti-drugs campaign

The organisation recently established a football academy targeting teenagers.
By Innocent Magondo Dec. 7, 2023

The ugly side of Zimbabwe’s drug abuse menace

According to the Anti-drug Addiction Association of Zimbabwe, drug users typically share syringes, greatly increasing the risk of infecting each other with various ailments like HIV.
By Rejoice Phiri and Kennedy Nyavaya Dec. 3, 2023

Harare youths on mission to smoke out drug cartels

President Emmerson Mnangagwa, early this year warned that the government was reviewing laws on drug abuse to allow harsh sentences for drug abusers.
By Lorraine Muromo Nov. 11, 2023