When medical aid becomes the gatekeeper: Why Zim must reform for fair access to healthcare
By limiting network participation, medical aid societies create artificial scarcity, excluding capable practitioners while concentrating patient flows among a select few.
By Johannes Marisa
5h ago
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MPs gang up against Treasury over sugar tax spending
According to reports, the tax had generated US$30,8 million by November 2024 and an additional US$25,4 million between January and May 2025.
By Sharon Sibindi
5h ago
Salary ‘insult’ forces strike
The development has pushed them to issue a fresh strike notice, with industrial action set to begin on Monday, April 20, 2026.
By Problem Masau
Apr. 16, 2026
Polio campaign targets under-fives in regional outbreak response
The exercise will cover selected cross-border provinces, including Harare, in collaboration with neighbouring countries affected by the outbreak.
By Pride Nyamupangedengu
Apr. 15, 2026
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Healthcare shake-up threatens 10 000 jobs
AT least 10 000 jobs are in jeopard if government moves ahead with the proposal to bar medical aid societies from owning clinics and hospitals, stakeholders in the sector have warned.
By Vanessa Gonye and Lesley Kufandada
Apr. 14, 2026
Japan pledges US$2m for food security, health systems
THE Japanese government has pledged approximately US$2 million towards strengthening Zimbabwe’s health systems and food security.
By Lesley Kufandada
Apr. 14, 2026
Binga MP slams decades of neglect in health sector
Speaking in an interview, Cumanzala said the ministry’s recent response regarding Binga District Hospital exposed what he described as a lack of commitment
By Nokuxola Mbangeni and Berita Kafesu
Apr. 11, 2026
Gambling addiction crisis among Zim women
Gambling has quietly become a crisis in Zimbabwe. What was once considered a pastime for men has now spread significantly to women
By Zvikomborero Murimbechi
Apr. 10, 2026
Why facing HIV openly can save lives
HIV is not just a personal issue—it is a public health matter.
By Piason Maringwa
Apr. 9, 2026
