Senator Kucaca Phulu has questioned the prolonged absence of Foreign Affairs Minister Amon Murwira from the Senate after saying a question directed to his ministry has remained unanswered for almost a year.

Zimbabwe recorded 6,177 neonatal deaths and 563 maternal deaths from more than 410,000 deliveries in 2025, with Parliament hearing that birth asphyxia and postpartum haemorrhage remain the leading causes.