Women, children, and gender
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Lupane women lead the way in rural empowerment and inclusive leadership
In Lupane's Shabula village, women and youth are stepping into leadership roles, breaking traditional barriers and shaping inclusive rural development,…
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Stakeholders urge CSOs to shift from advocacy to action on gender policy awareness
Civil society organisations are being urged to move beyond advocacy and take measurable action in raising awareness and implementing Zimbabwe’s…
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Fact check: Air pollution can harm pregnant women and increase risk of miscarriage
Bulawayo Ward 28 Councillor Ntandoyenkosi Ndlovu’s concern about miscarriages caused by toxic fumes from Ngozi Mine is backed by science.…
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Zimbabwean men report five times more sexual partners than women — ZDHS
Men in Zimbabwe are far more likely than women to report multiple sexual partners, with 14.1% of sexually active men…
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Bulawayo women having fewer children than anywhere else in Zim
EXCERPT Bulawayo has the lowest fertility rate in Zimbabwe, with women averaging just 2.5 children, according to the 2023–24 ZDHS.…
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1 in 4 married women report no sex in past month: ZimStat
26% of Zimbabwean married women report no sexual intimacy, per ZIMSTAT. Economic exhaustion and informal unions fuel a silent crisis…
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Tragedy on Byo roads: 16-year-old loses life in fatal accident
A 16-year-old Form 3 student tragically lost her life in a horrific accident along Luveve Road in Bulawayo on June…
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Only 9% of Zimbabwean marriages legally registered: Rural women vulnerable
Only 9% of Zimbabwean marriages are legally registered, with rural women facing acute legal vulnerabilities. ZimStat data reveals systemic gaps…
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Vic Falls’ ECD learners champion cultural pride on Africa Day
See how Lightened Christian College ECD learners in Zimbabwe celebrated Africa Day 2024! Cultural shows, Zambezi setting, parent bonding &…
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Global aid cuts threaten women led and women rights orgs worldwide, UN report warns
A new UN Women report warns that global cuts in foreign aid are pushing women-led and women’s rights organizations to…
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