Woman jailed for selling drugs to mission school students

According to iHarare, Buhlebenkosi Hlabangana, 30, was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to selling dagga to students at Inyathi Mission High School. The case highlights the drug problem in Zimbabwean schools and the government's crackdown on drug trafficking. However, critics argue that harsh sentences alone won't address root causes like poverty and lack of education. The school gate drug trade is a symptom of wider societal issues. The sentence may deter some, but prevention programs are lacking. The focus remains on punishment rather than rehabilitation, raising questions about long-term solutions.