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Feminism, responsibility and the balance we must protect

AS we celebrate Women’s Month, it is important that we pause to recognise the strength, resilience and achievements of women in our communities.

By Joyline Chiedza Basira 19h ago

Feminism, responsibility and the balance we must protect

Court case exposes US$3 500 loan 'fee'

A 44-YEAR-OLD man appeared at the Harare Magistrates’ Court yesterday, facing fraud allegations involving US$3 500 and was released on US$100 bail.

By Dionne Masango and Lisa Bangomwe 19h ago

Tanzanian women tear-gassed, arrested during Women’s Day celebrations

CHADEMA’s director of publicity and communications, Brenda Rupia, confirmed the arrests and demanded the immediate release of those detained.

By Wellington Muzengeza Mar. 9, 2026

Tanzanian women tear-gassed, arrested during Women’s Day celebrations

Women entrepreneurs, innovators headline ‘Lift Me Up’ conference

The conference will feature a diverse line-up of speakers drawn from business, technology, finance, development and the creative industries.

By Tendai Sauta Mar. 9, 2026

Women entrepreneurs, innovators headline ‘Lift Me Up’ conference

When equality exists only on paper

The challenge, therefore, is not the absence of laws — it is the failure to enforce them consistently and fearlessly.

By Newsday Mar. 9, 2026

Women’s Day 2026: From accelerating action to demanding accountability

But rights on paper do not automatically translate into rights in practice, right? Representation has improved numerically, yet influence remains uneven.

By Tinashe Madamombe Mar. 8, 2026

Women’s Day 2026: From accelerating action to demanding accountability

In the groove: FaB Ovation: The band that is on its way up

My heart started hammering against my ribs like a trapped bird. My face turned pale. And the excitement I had earlier on for this event soon evaporated in seconds.

By Fred Zindi Mar. 8, 2026

In the groove: FaB Ovation: The band that is on its way up

Remembering Kenneth Kaunda: The power of tolerance in shaping Africa’s development

When we talk about development in Africa, we usually talk about money, jobs, industries, roads, technology, and investment.

By Michelle Sibanda and Tadiwanashe Shasha Mar. 5, 2026

Remembering Kenneth Kaunda: The power of tolerance in shaping Africa’s development

IVF inspires hope on International Women’s Day

As Zimbabwe joins the world in marking International Women’s Day on March 8, the conversation on women’s empowerment increasingly centres on reproductive health.

By Chris Chinamhora Mar. 5, 2026