By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo Developments in Parliament have introduced a significant new dimension to the ongoing national conversation surrounding the Medical Services Amendment Bill, particularly on the sensitive issue of abortion. This follows earlier concerns, widely discussed in the public domain and previously analysed on this platform, regarding a provision—Clause 11—which appeared to … Continue reading Health Ministry Disowns Abortion Clause as Medical Services Bill Takes New Turn →

By Pauline Chateuka The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace in Zimbabwe (CCJPZ), with the support of Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD), on the 10th of February in Harare at the Africa Synod House, presented findings from its report entitled, The Settlement Profile Research Report. The meeting was attended by key stakeholders such as … Continue reading CCJPZ and Government Partner Towards a Regularisation Protocol →

By SOCCOM Reporter The Zimbabwe Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Johannesburg has donated science laboratory equipment valued at R53,000 to St Augustine’s College in Bulawayo, in a gesture aimed at strengthening science education and holistic formation of young people. A three-member delegation from the community arrived at the school on Monday 26 January 2026 … Continue reading Zimbabwe Catholic Community in Johannesburg Donates Science Equipment to St Augustine’s College →

Catholic Church News December 2025

By Fr. Johnston Z. Mlambo Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in the November edition of the Catholic Church News. It has since been updated to include additional legislative context and recent developments surrounding the Medical Services Amendment Bill. The views expressed in this article are the personal views of Fr. Johnston Mlambo, written … Continue reading A Nation at the crossroads: what Zimbabwe stands to lose if the Medical Services Amendment Bill becomes law →

Catholic Church News-JULY Edition  

By Fr. Johnston Mlambo The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) concluded its 20th Plenary Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda, with delegates making a pilgrimage to commend the meeting’s resolutions to Our Lady of Kibeho. Saturday was another fully packed day, beginning with a Mass in honour of St John Paul II, offered … Continue reading Pilgrimage to Kibeho Marks Conclusion of SECAM’s 20th Plenary Assembly →

SECAM’s 20th Plenary in Kigali calls for reconciliation, peace and solidarity across the continent By Fr Johnston Mlambo KIGALI, RWANDA – The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) has opened its 20th Plenary Assembly in Kigali under the theme: “Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation, and Peace.” This historic gathering of bishops, cardinals … Continue reading African Bishops Chart a New Vision at SECAM Plenary in Kigali →

Sr Linda Abakasa Bagayang of Caritas Africa leads a comprehensive on-site review of Caritas Zimbabwe’s structures and programmes, aiming to align the organisation with the Caritas Internationalis Management Standards that strengthen governance, transparency, and professional service delivery. By Fr Johnston Mlambo Caritas Zimbabwe is being rigorously assessed by Caritas Internationalis for compliance with the Caritas … Continue reading Caritas Zimbabwe Undergoes Rigorous Four-Year International Standards Assessment →

ZCBC Safeguarding Commission Trains Deans and Lay Leaders on Universal Guidelines Framework By Fr. Johnston Mlambo Harare, Zimbabwe – Following last month’s successful workshop for Vicars General and Pastoral Coordinators, the Safeguarding Commission of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has convened a follow-up training session—this time targeting deans from all eight dioceses of the … Continue reading →