Beitbridge moves to fight cholera
Natural resources governance and environmental expert Tapuwa O’bren Nhachi attributed recurrent cholera outbreaks in Beitbridge to poor sanitation and contaminated water sources.
By Moses Mugugunyeki
Sep. 12, 2023
Cholera flashpoint on edge
Last week, Mafiro said he was worried that outbreaks were continuing with little action from authorities to prevent one of the most dangerous diseases.
By Sydney Kawadza
Aug. 25, 2023
A Zimbabwean entrepreneur’s journey into the waste management industry
Deeply moved by the crisis, Linzi pledged to dedicate his efforts towards developing a solution for waste management. It would be years before he could finally act.
By Virginia Zifesho
Aug. 11, 2023
Rimuka suburb sitting on health time bomb
According to the Health ministry, the country had recorded 3 368 suspected cholera cases and 61 suspected deaths as of July 21 from 38 districts.
By Melinda Kusemachibi
Jul. 23, 2023
Panic as residents live on brink of cholera outbreak
“There is an outbreak of cholera here in Kuwadzana and there are rumours of a few cases that have been confirmed,” said Chitiyo.
By Lorraine Muromo
May. 21, 2023
Cholera outbreak requires co-operation, not politicking
The largest outbreak recorded in Zimbabwe, which was also one of the largest ever in Africa, occurred during the 2008-09 period, where 98 592 cases were reported, with 4 288 deaths.
By Newsday
May. 18, 2023
Cholera outbreak: Harare residents petition council
In a petition addressed to mayor Jacob Mafume, residents said the council was largely to blame for the cholera outbreak.
By Tatenda Manyinyire
May. 10, 2023
CCC raises alarm over spike in cholera cases
This comes after five people succumbed to the infectious disease since the outbreak started in February this year.
By Priviledge Gumbodete
May. 9, 2023
Council provides water bowsers to cholera hotspots
Chonzi said the council was providing water in affected communities with bowsers, monitoring new cases, educating people on good hygienic practices and attending to sewer bursts in time.
By Tafadzwa Kachiko
May. 4, 2023
