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Zimbabwe Hosts 4th International Conference for Families of Missing Persons

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa Families who live with the anguish of missing loved ones are gathering in Zimbabwe this week for the 4th International Conference for Families of Missing Persons. The event, taking place from 11 to 13 November 2025, will feature participation from Zimbabwean families supported by the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society’s Restoring Family Links programme. The conference is hosted in a hybrid format by the International Committee of the Red Cross in collaboration with Red Cross and Red Crescent National Societies, including the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society. It provides…

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The Slap That Sparked Malaria Awareness Among Makonde Artisanal Miners

Kuda Pembere

By Kuda Pembere in Makonde By the banks of the Angwa River in Makonde District, James, an artisanal miner, vividly recalls the night his friend slapped him across the face. That slap, meant to kill a mosquito, set off a chain of events that ended up saving his life. In May 2025, James and his friend Jeremiah were digging for gold at night. Unaware of how malaria spreads, James thought the sting was nothing serious. The slap was hard. I just thought so were his palms. He showed me the…

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When the River Found Its Way Into Simwenge, Binga

Michael Gwarisa
Women collecting water from the Simwenge water point in Binga, Zimbabwe, using buckets and jerrycans

By Michael Gwarisa Some years ago, a borehole drilling company struck water in Simwenge Village under Chief Siansundu in Binga, sparking celebrations across the community. But the joy was short-lived. The water was hot and salty, likely the result of hitting a natural hot spring. Even after the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) intervened in 2023 to rehabilitate the borehole, the problem persisted, leaving the community in ongoing water distress. The old borehole served 93 households but frequently broke down due to the high temperature of the water. “The water…

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Major Boost For Harare Cholera Fight As Red Cross Donates Aqua Safe Water Quality Testing Kits and Gadgets

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The City of Harare health department has received five Aqua Safe Water Quality Testing Kits and gadgets from the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS), to strengthen the City’s water testing capacity and Diarrhoeal disease surveillance in Harare, HealthTimes has learnt. The donation is a brainchild of the  “Integrated Strategy for Cholera Risk Elimination and Mitigation” project funded by the Finnish Red Cross and the European Union (DG ECHO). The water quality test kits and gadgets will be used to strengthen water quality surveillance in the project target…

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Zimbabwe Hosts 3rd Conference For Families Of Missing Persons

Michael Gwarisa

By Michael Gwarisa The International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in partnership with the Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) is hosting the 3rd International Conference for Families of Missing Persons which is a platform designed for families of missing persons from all over the world. The conference is a safe space where families of missing persons can connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. Participants can gain insights, get inspired, and inspire others going through similar challenges. Apart from families, the event was graced by officials from Zimbabwe Republic…

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Red Cross launches Comprehensive School Safety Model

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THE Zimbabwe Red Cross Society(ZRCS) together with the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education have launched a comprehensive school safety model which main purpose is to provide safety to learners and workers from death ,injury and harm in schools. By Patricia Mashiri The model was implemented by the ZRCS in the District of Matebeleland South since 2019 targeting 10 schools as the pilot project and later added 5 new schools under phase 2 of the project. The model is made up of four pillars which are contribution to safer school…

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