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Linda Mujuru, Global Press This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Blessing Mucharambei’s uncle was just having lunch when he stood up, then collapsed. “[He] started bleeding from the nose,” she says, “and died on the spot.” As far as his family knew, he had no health problems. As they…

Sixteen years ago, these words shattered Barbara Manjonjo’s world: “I’m sorry, your condition can’t be corrected with eye spectacles. All you can do now is prepare yourself, you’re going to go blind.” This was her optician delivering the devastating news back in 2009. She was only 37 at the time. Today, she is approaching her 53rd birthday….

An often-overlooked consequence of gender-based violence (GBV), is the bitter aftertaste it leaves on future generations—a legacy stained by silence, shame, and isolation. Chadwick Mangwiro* (not his real name), a man rooted in African family values, takes pride in his totem, Shumba—a name held dear by his father, relatives, and community. Yet behind this proud identity lies…

In rural and underserved parts of Zimbabwe, a silent but devastating condition continues to rob women of their dignity, health, and hope: obstetric fistula. Often caused by prolonged, obstructed labour without timely medical intervention, this childbirth injury leaves women incontinent and frequently ostracised by their communities. But today, a growing movement of awareness, surgical intervention, and community…

In my community, when a baby is born, we say “makorokoto, mapona”—“congratulations, you survived.” These words, while celebratory, echo a painful reality for many women in Zimbabwe. Childbirth remains perilous, especially in underserved communities where access to timely medical care is often a luxury. Among the most devastating consequences is obstetric fistula—a preventable and treatable condition that continues…

Lake Chivero, once a jewel of Zimbabwe’s natural heritage and a lifeline for Harare’s water supply, is now the epicenter of a worsening public health emergency. According to startling new research, water from the lake now poses cancer risks 15 times deadlier than HIV, a revelation that has shocked health professionals and environmentalists alike. Once a…

DAILY tasks such as bathing, cooking, washing, eating and typing on a phone are second nature to most people. But imagine not having both hands to do these things. For many, it would seem impossible. Yet for Miss Siphiwe Mbano (27), these tasks come naturally, despite being born without her upper limbs. Born in Silobela,…