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Topic : Crystal Meth

Drugs bust: Bulawayo man caught with 1.9kg crystal meth

Known scientifically as methamphetamine, crystal meth is a highly addictive stimulant used for its powerful euphoric effects.

By Trust Makore Mar. 6, 2025

Drugs bust: Bulawayo man caught with 1.9kg crystal meth

Candid Comment: Govt creating fertile ground for drugs

Commonly used substances in Zimbabwe include glue, broncleer, Mangemba, cane spirit, marijuana, codeine and methamphetamine (crystal meth).

By Tinashe Makichi Feb. 10, 2023

Candid Comment: Govt creating fertile ground for drugs

Govt must reform drug laws: Youths

Crystal meth, marijuana and broncleer are the most abused drugs by youths in the country.

By Jairos Saunyama and Nhau Mangirazi Feb. 8, 2023

Drug abuse is an asymmetric threat

This silent "pandemic" whose pervasive impact has cut across all social strata like a hot knife cutting through butter has affected the nation.

By Sapien Sapien Feb. 3, 2023

Using social media to fight drug abuse

The public is heavily influenced by the power of television and social media.

By Jacob Mutisi Dec. 2, 2022

Rein in on drug lords: Sekuru Kafera

Crystal meth is a highly potent and addictive manmade stimulant that can lead to violent behaviour.

By Tatenda Kunaka Nov. 6, 2022

Calls for drug laws reform grow louder

Deliberating at the recently ended Civil Society position paper workshop on drug use in Zimbabwe, participants argued that the current pieces of legislation have no capacity to support the implementation of the ZNDMP as they are outdated and most of them were crafted during the colonial times. Zimbabwe is grappling with an unprecedented drug use scourge especially among the youth.

By The Southern Eye May. 1, 2022