Bulawayo's WhatApp army battles drug abuse scourge
Mthulisi Mukwa Moyo, the programme lead, said the initiative focuses on empowering communities to act from within.
By Sharon Sibindi
19h ago
Midlands intensifies anti-drug campaigns
Law enforcement agencies have also intensified operations, resulting in the dismantling of several drug bases across the province.
By Gifford Gweshe
May. 1, 2026
2 400 nabbed in drug abuse crackdown
Government has in recent months stepped up enforcement through a multi-sectoral approach involving law enforcement agents, community structures and social services.
By Sharon Sibindi
May. 1, 2026
Illicit drugs fuel violence, murder in rural mining areas
The rise in drug abuse among artisanal miners in rural areas has become a growing public safety concern.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Apr. 22, 2026
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
Man in trouble for urinating at neighbour’s doorstep
The court heard that on February 22, the accused violated a peace order prohibiting him from verbally abusing or disturbing the peace of his neighbour, Orpheus Sibanda.
By Nokuxola Mbangeni
Mar. 7, 2026
