Oscar Jeke
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Articles Written By Oscar Jeke
RBZ Reserves Hit US$1.2bn, but Cover Still Thin
 Zimbabwe’s foreign currency reserves climbed to US$1.2 billion by end-December 2025, marking a significant credibility gain for monetary authorities. However, the buffer still provides just 1.5 month...
Corruption Risks in Health, Education Financing Flagged in Manicaland Province
 Transparency International Zimbabwe has raised alarm over deep-rooted accountability gaps in health and education financing in Manicaland Province, warning that chronic underfunding, weak oversight a...
Man Dies After Being Hit by Train in Hwange
 A man from Hwange district has died after being run over by a train near Matetsi siding on Sunday evening, the National Railways of Zimbabwe has confirmed.The victim sustained severe injuries in the...
‘Avoid Cash at Schools’, Police Warn
 The Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned parents and school authorities against handling large sums of cash on school premises, saying the practice increases the risk of robbery and other criminal act...
Because Mental Health Matters: Linking Zim’s Rising Murder Cases to a Silent Crisis
 Oscar J. Jeke- Zim Now ReporterNonhlanhla Bonita Ngwenya’s work arrives at a critical moment in Zimbabwe’s social history, as the country grapples with rising criminality, particularly violent crimes...
Zim, UN Women Step Up Cooperation on Gender-Responsive Diplomacy
 Zimbabwe and UN Women have agreed to deepen cooperation on gender-responsive diplomacy, international trade and peacebuilding, as Harare positions itself as a regional and global advocate for women’s...
Chitungwiza Among 12 High Priority to Benefit From Lenacapavir Rollout
Chitungwiza is set to benefit from the rollout of Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection, as part of a phased introduction in 12 high-priority districts across Zimbabwe.The drug, administ...
Government Hits Only 13.4% of School Construction Target, US$19,421 Average Cost Per School
Zimbabwe spent approximately US$4.7 million on school construction between 2018 and 2023 but delivered only 242 schools out of a planned 1,800, translating to an average cost of US$19,421 per school,...
Breathalysers No Longer for Christmas Only
 Breathalyser tests are set to become a permanent feature of everyday commuting in Zimbabwe, ending years in which alcohol testing was largely associated with Easter, Christmas and other festive seaso...