Zim fight against HIV faltering where it should not

At Mpilo Central Hospital’s Centre of Excellence, doctors warn that older adults are contracting HIV at alarming rates, driven by the dangerous myth that the virus only affects the young.
By Newsday 6h ago

Cotton decline fuels new HIV challenges in Gokwe

“I left my wife in Shurugwi to come and work here in Gokwe South,” said Trynos Ndlovu, an artisanal miner in Masoro, Ward 24.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Sep. 14, 2025
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Zanu PF unleashes ‘mbingas’ in one party state push

A number of other controversial businessmen linked to Zanu PF have also been flaunting their riches with reckless abandon.
By Nqobani Ndlovu Sep. 14, 2025

Byo’s HIV decline: A victory worth guarding

Bulawayo province has recorded a steep 44% decline in new HIV infections compared to 2020, according to the National Aids Council’s (NAC) 2025 HIV Estimate Report.
By Newsday Sep. 13, 2025

‘Adults don’t want to use condoms’

THE elderly tend to believe that HIV is a disease for young people and this tends to make them overlook or ignore prevention methods such as using condoms.
By Silas Nkala Sep. 13, 2025

Byo records 44% drop in HIV infections

BULAWAYO province recorded a steep decline in new HIV infections in 2024 from figures recorded in 2020, the National Aids Council (NAC) has said.
By Silas Nkala Sep. 12, 2025

Zim reduces mother-to-child HIV transmission

ZIMBABWE has reduced the mother-to-child HIV transmission rate to 6,4%, just slightly above the 5% global target for 2026.
By Nqobizwe Thebe Sep. 5, 2025

Traditional leader urges villagers to shun home deliveries

Maternal mortality remains a major concern in Zimbabwe, with the WHO estimating that the country records 363 maternal deaths per 100 000 live births.
By Moses Mugugunyeki Sep. 4, 2025

Youth with disabilities take a stand against HIV and Aids stigma, discrimination

Government officials and disability experts recognise the urgent need for initiatives like this.
By Tonderai Matonho Sep. 2, 2025