Man arrested for defilement

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A 24-year-old man of Maalosoangwana ward in Poloka village has been arrested for allegedly defiling a 16-year-old girl.

The matter was reported to the police yesterday morning after the teenage girl of Basimane ward, Poloka village allegedly spent the night at the suspect’s place. Quizzed by her grandmother where she had spent her night upon arrival home in the morning the minor revealed to have slept at her boyfriend’s place.

Shocked by her response the old woman reported the matter to the police that led to the arrest of the suspect who is currently in police custody facing a defilement charge.

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Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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