Chiefs, church vow to fight social ills
TRADITIONAL leaders have committed to joining hands with the church in fighting rising societal ills, including child marriages and drug and substance abuse
By Vanessa Gonye
Apr. 8, 2026
Mukoroverwa takes stand against drug abuse
“Vocational training is a great alternative, but there is a need to make these institutions more attractive and better equipped to support skills development,” he said.
By Alfred Tembo
Apr. 5, 2026
When streets become drug havens: Why Zim must confront the mutoriro menace
Drug and substance abuse refers to the harmful or excessive use of substances that affect the mind and body, including alcohol, illegal drugs, and misused chemicals.
By Mitchel Zvingowaniseyi
Mar. 17, 2026
Bulawayo battles drug menace
“I’m not really sure of the illegal substances that he is consuming, but when he comes home he shouts at me. Sometimes he is good, and sometimes he is not,” she said.
By Patricia Sibanda and Nizbert Moyo
Mar. 12, 2026
Giant Tagarisa uses music to champion fight against drugs, child marriages
He attributes his firm stance against child marriages and substance abuse to his church background and his long musical journey, which began in 1986.
By Style Reporter
Feb. 4, 2026
Confronting escalating crisis of drug and substance abuse among young people
Young people represent the backbone of any nation’s future. They are the custodians of tomorrow’s leadership, innovation, and productivity.
By Clever Marisa
Dec. 21, 2025
Calls grow for crack team to tackle drug menace
CHINHOYI legislator Leslie Mhangwa has called for the establishment of a national crack team made up of police and army personnel to deal with Zimbabwe’s rising drug and substance abuse crisis.
By Nunurai Jena
Nov. 10, 2025
Govt loans to empower youths: Minister
GOVERNMENT is targeting to empower the youth through offering small loans and vocational training in a bid to curb drug and substance abuse.
By Musavengana Chirau and Brent Shamu
Oct. 22, 2025
Govt loans to empower youths: Minister.
GOVERNMENT is targeting to empower the youth through offering small loans and vocational training in a bid to curb drug and substance abuse.
By Brent Shamu and Musavengana Chirau
Oct. 22, 2025
