When streets become drug havens: Why Zim must confront the mutoriro menace
Drug and substance abuse refers to the harmful or excessive use of substances that affect the mind and body, including alcohol, illegal drugs, and misused chemicals.
By Mitchel Zvingowaniseyi
Mar. 17, 2026
Gambling is devouring Zim's youth faster than drugs
The psychological warfare unleashed by gambling addiction manifests in particularly sinister ways among Zimbabwe's youth population.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Jul. 7, 2025
In The Groove: King Isaac’s message to Zim youth
The song admonishes youths against the use of the drug crystal meth, popularly known as Mutoriro.
By Fred Zindi
Aug. 13, 2023
News in depth: ‘Secretive and dangerous’: Inside Harare’s thriving dangerous drugs industry
During this publication’s investigations, The Gambler had, like most drug lords, gone underground following the police drug blitz that came after the exposure of drug abuse in schools.
By Problem Masau and Sindiso Dube
Feb. 19, 2023
When drugs become a way of life
The children involved say the drug kingpin is Richard, but told NewsDay that they do not know his surname.
By Sharon Buwerimwe
Feb. 6, 2023
100 artistes for Chillspot’s Tabuka Guka riddim
Levels Chillspot said their riddim warns against the use of the dangerous drug.
By Bridget Wadzanai Mavhimira
Nov. 27, 2022
