The article discusses the alarming trend of self-proclaimed prophets in Zimbabwe and South Africa exploiting their positions to commit sexual abuse. It highlights several cases where prophets have been arrested for rape, often using the guise of spiritual cleansing or healing to lure their victims. The article mentions Prophet Mapfumo's arrest after summoning female congregants to his prayer room and a South African pastor's shocking act of kissing a woman during a church session. The United African Apostolic Faith Mission Church has created the Second Home Trust to support rape victims within Apostolic sects. Leaders from the religious community, including Bishop Johannes Ndanga and Dr. Nathan Nhira, condemn these acts and suggest that commercialization of the gospel and treating religious roles as professions rather than callings contribute to the problem. They advocate for congregants to be more discerning and grounded in the word of God to avoid such exploitation.

The article discusses the challenges faced by pupils in rural areas around Hwange, Zimbabwe, where the presence of lions and elephants poses a threat to their safety and hinders their education. Due to the fear of attacks by these wild animals, which occasionally stray into villages such as Jambezi, Sidinda, Munona, Jenhembi, and Chikamba, parents often keep their children at home, resulting in missed school days that can extend for weeks. The pupils most affected are those who have to walk long distances to school. Local parent Simon Mudimba and village head Vincent Sikuka express their concerns about the risks to children and the damage to crops caused by elephants. A teacher, who remains anonymous, indicates that the conflict between humans and wildlife has severely impacted the schools' pass rates, which have never exceeded 50 percent.

The article discusses how women in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, are collecting disposable aluminum soft drink cans, particularly from Fanta and Dragon energy drinks, to create three-legged pots. These pots are a source of pride and utility in many households. The process of collecting enough cans to make a pot is laborious, with the smallest pot requiring around 1,935 cans. Women like Elizabeth Shiri have successfully made pots through this method. A specialist at Kelvin North industrial site melts the cans to create the pots. Revai Chakanyuka, who operates the pot-making business, states they produce about 8-10 pots weekly. The pots are sold for $5 to $100, and are preferred for their non-rusting quality, making them safer for cooking and storing food.

Sibongile Ndlovu, a 27-year-old woman from Zimbabwe, has overcome a difficult past and is now making strides as a football coach and educator in adolescent sexual health. Ndlovu became pregnant at 14 due to a lack of information on sexual health and personal rights. After years of hardship, including being homeless, she was rescued by her aunt. Ndlovu completed a coaching course at Grassroots, which has empowered her to teach sexual health and reproduction issues through sport in her community. She aims to help teenage girls make informed sexual health decisions to avoid situations like her own. Grassroots soccer plans to train 118 coaches annually and extend services to rural areas, focusing on football, counselling, psychosocial issues, and sexual health reproduction.

The article discusses the challenges faced by children living with HIV in Zimbabwe, highlighting the case of a young woman, Nomathamsanqa (pseudonym), who only discovered her HIV status at the age of 17. Despite taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) from a young age, she was led to believe the medication was for headaches. The article touches on the issues of stigma, the difficulty of disclosing HIV status to children, and the legal barriers to testing minors without parental consent. It also explores the impact of HIV on personal relationships, as Nomathamsanqa navigates dating and disclosure of her status to her partner. The spokesperson for Grassroots Soccer, Nompumelelo Bhebhe, comments on the legal challenges faced by organizations working with HIV-affected youth. The article sheds light on the psychological and social complexities of living with HIV in a society where misinformation and stigma are prevalent.