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Topic : Substance Abuse

Jesaya commends anti-drug abuse football tournament

Seke High's boys' team triumphed over Dzivarasekwa 2 High in the final, while Mabvuku High's girls' team defeated Glenorah 2 High.

By Munyaradzi Madzokere Mar. 23, 2025

Jesaya commends anti-drug abuse football tournament

An approach to eradicate drug, substance abuse as children return to school

Recent studies show that many students are facing issues like drug abuse, bullying and mental health struggles in schools throughout the country.

By Lawrence Makamanzi Jan. 14, 2025

An approach to eradicate drug, substance abuse as children return to school

Call for smart drinking among youths

Over 10 universities were represented with exhibitions and presentations on smart drinking being performed by students at the event.

By Donald Nyandoro Nov. 24, 2024

MSU lecturer uses sports to fight drug abuse among youths

The problem of drug and substance abuse among youths in Zimbabwe is not unique to Nkomo or her child.M

By Everson Mushava Oct. 6, 2024

MSU lecturer uses sports to fight drug abuse among youths

Fungisai joins fight against drug abuse

A 2019 study by the Zimbabwe National Drug Abuse Council found that a staggering one in five young people between the ages of 15 and 24 had used drugs at least once.

By Sindiso Dube Sep. 29, 2024

The illusion of escape: Why substance abuse fails to solve youth problems in Zim

Zimbabwe has faced significant socio-economic challenges over the past two decades, including a high unemployment rate, political instability and economic decline.

By Raymond Tendai Rusinga Sep. 27, 2024

The illusion of escape: Why substance abuse fails to solve youth problems in Zim

A winning addiction

The often-ignored words there are ‘behaviour’ and ‘activity’; addiction is not simply about substances but about anything that leads to a negative or harmful habit.

By Tim Middleton Sep. 22, 2024