Traditional healer kidnaps minor

The matter came to light at the Plumtree magistrates courts last week where Sikhathele Dube (51) appeared before magistrate Joshua Nembaware facing charges of kidnapping.
By Simbarashe Sithole Oct. 13, 2024

Honeymoon over as BAZ bans ‘prophets’ from TV, radio

Some were promising quick riches. There have been reports of patients dying after being told to stop taking modern medicine by self-styled prophets and traditional healers.
By Lawrence Maphosa Sep. 13, 2024

Traditional healer loses US$3k to bogus policemen

Prosecutor Rufaro Chonzi told the court that on April 26 this year, Chiringa and Maruke phoned Oliver Dzviti pretending to be clients seeking his services at a shrine in Zimre Park.
By Rejoice Phiri May. 1, 2024

Faith leaders set religion aside to fight cholera, polio

A recent outbreak of cholera that struck him forced Darare to change his thinking about how best to tackle the disease.
By Farai Mutsaka Apr. 21, 2024

Zimbabweans turn to medicinal herbs

Itai Rusike, a public health specialist, told the Independent that it was increasingly difficult for patients to access drugs in public health institutions.
By Vincent Mungofa Mar. 22, 2024

Sylent Nqo explains ‘weird’ fashion sense

Draping in fashion is the process of positioning and pinning the fabric on a dress form.
By Bridget Wadzanai Mavhimira Feb. 5, 2023

Teachers, head flee as goblins terrorise school

It is reported that the school has been suffering recurrent attacks from the goblins for almost a year.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Dec. 29, 2022