A Harare Civil Court magistrate has awarded custody of a minor child to his father after allegations that the mother was involved in selling marijuana.

The Emergency Help Group (EHG) has been officially appointed to Zimbabwe’s National Civil Protection Committee (NCPC), marking a significant milestone in strengthening community-based disaster response systems. The appointment, confirmed in a letter dated May 5, 2026, was made under the Civil Protection Act through the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works.