The recent spike in ‘crimes of passion’ has caused fear among women who are now calling for the deployment of patrol officers within residential areas. Infocus News In Bulawayo, last week, the Zimbabwe Republic Police began an investigation of attempted murder in…
Social media has been awash with a myriad of views regarding COVID-19 testing using either the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PRC) or the Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT or rapid test) as the authenticity of test results is being questioned, leading to…
Civic Society Organisations have been urged to adopt flexible working policies in order to adapt to the work environment changes, that have come about as a result of COVID-19. This emerged during a virtual meeting conducted by Zimbabwe Institute under the theme: “CSO Strengthening on Digital Technologies.” Dr.Bheki Moyo said…
Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) joins the rest of the world in commemorating the International Youth Day under the theme: Youth Engagement for Global Action.
An 18-year-old young woman who is battling with chronic constipation, is appealing for financial assistance to undergo an operation in South Africa. Nothando Nkiwane has been suffering from chronic constipation since 2012 and is appealing for at least 50 000…
Bulawayo City Council (BCC)’s recent Hawkers and Vendors’ tariff hikes, will encourage bribery and sextortion scandals as female informal traders are incapacitated to pay these fees. This came out during a meeting facilitated by Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD)…
The increased social stigma against COVID-19 patients and health workers has been identified as a potential trigger for mental health illnesses. Educational and awareness raising programs are being recommended as solutions towards the reduction of social stigma against COVID-19 patients. Family members whose…
Women’s Institute for Leadership Development (WILD) will be conducting a discussion this evening (Thursday 06 August 2020) on WhatsApp from 6 pm, focusing on “Vendors and Hawkers Tariff Hikes and Their Impact on Informal Traders in Bulawayo.” Speakers at the…
Residents from Entumbane and Mpopoma suburbs in Bulawayo have said there is need to further enforce strict lockdown measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 amid a recent spike of confirmed positive cases in the two high-density suburbs. In the…
Women have raised alarm over the possible upsurge in maternal and neonatal mortality following the death of seven babies who were still born at Harare Hospital last month. Infocus News Through a social media campaign running under the theme: Empty…