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The case of mandatory DNA testing at birth in Zimbabwe

Paternity is the legal determination of the biological father, while maternity, unlike paternity, is rarely in doubt.

By Blessed Mhlanga Dec. 12, 2025

The case of mandatory DNA testing at birth in Zimbabwe

Switched at birth: Mpilo blunder discovered after 18 years

Two families are reeling after discovering that their daughters, now 18, were swapped at birth at Mpilo Central Hospital on May 13, 2007, according to a report.

By Allen Mangava Oct. 9, 2025

Switched at birth: Mpilo blunder discovered after 18 years

DNA, Chitima secure spots in Chibuku national finals

DNA Band from Mashonaland Central province’s Bindura and Harare’s Chitima emerged victorious at the weekend in the provincial competitions.

By Tendai Sauta Sep. 23, 2025

DNA, Chitima secure spots in Chibuku national finals

Televised DNA testing must be banned in Zim

It should be restricted to resolve family issues privately in line with other regulations on data privacy and protection and safeguarding the best interests of children.

By Glanis Changachirere Aug. 28, 2025

Televised DNA testing must be banned in Zim

Push for DNA test before maintenance in Parly

The petition also calls for a statutory review mechanism to reassess past cases where individuals faced penalties without verified paternity.

By Problem Masau Jul. 11, 2025

Push for DNA test before maintenance in Parly

Business Opinion: Rebranding and entrepreneurship

Rebranding occurs when there are multiple reasons for an organisation to consider doing so. Some of the most common reasons for rebranding are as follows:

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Mar. 9, 2025

Business Opinion: Rebranding and entrepreneurship

Rebranding occurs when there are multiple reasons for an organisation to consider doing so. Some of the most common reasons for rebranding are as follows:

By Farai Chigora and Tabani Moyo Mar. 9, 2025

Man rejects positive paternity results

The man, Givemore Chekede, rejected the results saying the DNA tests were conducted at the National University of Science and Technology (Nust) against his will.

By BERITA KAFESU Feb. 16, 2025