A reform that could hurt more than heal
If Zimbabwe is serious about universal healthcare access, it cannot simultaneously remove one of the few mechanisms currently keeping treatment within reach for ordinary citizens.
By Newsday
8h ago
SI 330 Threatens Jobs, Investment and Patient Care
Zimbabwe’s healthcare system is already fragile, overstretched and underfunded. Public hospitals face chronic shortages, long waiting times and recurring industrial unrest.
By Gibson Moyo
May. 4, 2026
Nurses’ strike exposes the cost of intransigence
A FEW weeks ago, we warned in this space about the looming catastrophe a nurses’ strike would unleash. That warning was ignored. Today, the consequences are here.
By EDDIE ZVINONZWA
Apr. 24, 2026
Patients bear the brunt of nurses’ strike
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed that an emergency meeting took place on Monday between the Health Apex Panel and the Health Services Commission.
By Problem Masau and MARGARET LUBINDA
Apr. 24, 2026
Patients bear the brunt of nurses’ strike
Health and Child Care minister Douglas Mombeshora confirmed that an emergency meeting took place on Monday between the Health Apex Panel and the Health Services Commission.
By Problem Masau and MARGARET LUBINDA
Apr. 24, 2026
Residents acquire vehicles for drug-related violence response
The second vehicle is expected to support the neighbourhood watch team in responding to incidents within the community.
By MARGARET LUBINDA
Apr. 21, 2026
Ntabazinduna snooker game dispute turns deadly
According to police, the late Hadebe sustained a deep cut on his right hand during the altercation.
By Silas Nkala
Apr. 18, 2026
Parirenyatwa nurses protest over low pay
The nurses demonstrated within the hospital premises, singing and dancing, while some sat outside in the sun.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
Apr. 15, 2026
Parirenyatwa nurses protest over low pay
However, the nurses declined to engage with the media. When approached for comment, they insisted they were on a tea break.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
Apr. 15, 2026
