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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 3h ago

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 9h ago

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 10h ago

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

Chemhondoro High triumphs at inaugural Murewa public speaking competition

The competition was organised by Faceoff Media, Events and Advertising Company in partnership with Kesho Trust.

By Elsie Nyoni Mar. 6, 2026

Chemhondoro High triumphs at inaugural Murewa public speaking competition

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

IVF inspires hope on International Women’s Day

Mnangagwa hails Chevrons, Mighty Warriors

PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa yesterday hailed a new dawn for Zimbabwean sport

By Henry Mhara Mar. 5, 2026

Mnangagwa hails Chevrons, Mighty Warriors

Remember the Mighty Warriors Class of 2016

THE recent performance of the Mighty Warriors at the Cosafa Women's Championship in South Africa is a poignant reminder of the grit and potential embedded in Zimbabwean women’s football.

By Newsday Mar. 4, 2026

Remember the Mighty Warriors Class of 2016

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