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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

Violence as a strategy in Zim politics

WHEN the world is distracted, the baton swings more freely.

By Mukudzei Sibanda Mar. 5, 2026

Women’s rights group oppose Zimbabwe Gender Commission dissolution

In a statement, Women and Law in Southern Africa (WLSA) said the dissolution of the ZGC undermined both the spirit and letter of Zimbabwe’s Constitution.

By Natasha Ncube Mar. 3, 2026

Women’s rights group oppose Zimbabwe Gender Commission dissolution

Why families must rethink and prevent early and forced marriages

For a rural family, choosing education over early and forced marriage for their daughter brings tangible long-term security that far outweighs any short-term financial relief.

By Chinga Govhati Mar. 2, 2026

Why families must rethink and prevent early and forced marriages

No room for health gamble

Any disruption to critical funding is a life-and-death issue that could reverse years of hard-won public health gains.

By Newsday Mar. 2, 2026

Doctors urge health sector US funding continuity

HUMAN rights doctors have expressed grave concern following recent developments regarding Zimbabwe’s position on health assistance from the United States.

By Garikai Tunhira Feb. 28, 2026

Doctors urge health sector US funding continuity

Youth lead the way: Zim’s SRHR summit drives accountability, concrete progress

The two-day event, held in Bulawayo recently, was a testament to the growing maturity and influence of Zimbabwe’s youth-led SRHR movement.

By Tonderayi Matonho Feb. 27, 2026

Youth lead the way: Zim’s SRHR summit drives accountability, concrete progress

Should music be like any other business?

For the past 30 years or so, the board has changed manpower, but the secretariat office staff including the recently departed Polisile Ncube had remained in office.

By Fred Zindi Feb. 22, 2026