Abstract: The purpose of this study was to investigate how child maltreatment affected the psychological growth of primary school students in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province. The study employed a qualitative approach, gathering data through observations, focus groups, and interviews. Ten educators, ten parents, and ten heads of schools took part in the research. The effects of child abuse on the psychological growth of students studying primary education were noted. Throughout the investigation, a total of eight students were monitored. The study’s findings demonstrated the negative effects of child abuse on psychological development. Numerous types of child abuse were listed, including physical, sexual, emotional, and neglectful behaviour as well as a shortage of food in households and a lack of commitment from government agencies in charge of children’s safety. The study suggests that in order to end child abuse, parents and teachers should get training on the value of protecting children’s rights.

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to ascertain the contribution of social and emotional support towards youth wellbeing, coping, and resilience among the youth in Kampala, Uganda. The main objective of the study is to examine the contribution of social connections to youth wellbeing. The 4W LIFT wellbeing model was used to study adolescent behaviors where mixed participatory methods were employed in collecting data. Findings reveal that adolescents’ human connections to family, parents, and peers amplify their coping and resilience skills. Most participants expressed that their families have persisted in their school success in spite of financial challenges, and that alone makes them happy, loved, and appreciated. Adolescents believe that their families play an instrumental role in helping them thrive through life and contribute positively to their wellbeing. Family members should embrace their children’s wellbeing from early stages of growth. Parents should prepare their children’s copying and resilience skills as they prepare them for school and life outside their homes.

Abstract: Highway Road accidents (HRAs) are the eighth cause of death in the world and there has been a 46% increase since the 1990s and it is estimated to become the fifth cause of death in the world by 2030. The paper assessed the causes and outcomes of HRAs to the community along Nsangi-Kayabwe road section. The paper employed a cross-sectional survey design using qualitative data collection approaches. The paper targeted 25 people from whom a sample of 24 respondents was determined using Krejcie and Morgan. Data was collected through, observation, interview and documentation. Results indicated that, human error (100%), unqualified drivers/riders (90.9%), nature of the road (81.8%), weather and vehicle conditions (63.6%) as the main causes of HRA whereas death (100%), damage of vehicles (90.9%), injuries (72.7%) and unemployment (63.6%) were its outcomes. The paper concluded that human error and vehicle failings, defective vehicles and bad roads contribute significantly to HRAs resulting in deaths, injuries, property damage and loss of socioeconomic productivity and revenues. The paper recommended increased sensitization, implementation and enforcement of traffic laws, widening road, reinstallation of signs and remarking the road, and checking of all vehicles should be done to minimize HRAs.