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Topic : Political Excellence

Youth demand 50% quota on Govt

WALPE called for a policy that guarantees at least half of all public leadership and decision-making positions to be held by young people.

By Gary Gerald Mtombeni Jul. 11, 2024

Female MPs lobby for sexual harassment law

The calls were made during a recent sensitisation workshop for women leaders by the Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence.

By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 8, 2023

Female MPs lobby for sexual harassment law

Misogyny, cyberbullying and toxicity in Zim politics

The ascension of young women to top posts should be celebrated as a beacon of hope for posterity. It should signify progress in dismantling patriarchal norms.

By Faith Zaba Sep. 28, 2023

Misogyny, cyberbullying and toxicity in Zim politics

Only 6 women land Cabinet posts

In a statement, the Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (Walpe) said the low number of female ministers was a disregard of the constitutional provisions.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Sep. 13, 2023

Mohadi bounces back

Chiwenga said he would support Mnangagwa for the nation to move forward.

By Problem Masau and Ropafadzo Makosi Sep. 9, 2023

Vote buying, an obstacle to women’s political participation

Lack of access to information about polling station location and voting days, especially in rural areas, were attributed to less women participating in the voting process.

By Amh Voices Jun. 14, 2023

Vote buying, an obstacle to women’s political participation

Govt sued over sex toys ban

Dewa filed the application after a Gwanda State University (GSU) female lecturer was jailed six months late last year after she imported sex toys from Germany.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Mar. 11, 2023

Govt, political parties not doing much to curb violence

The panellists concurred that women were, indeed, the biggest victims of political violence before, during and after elections and that the perpetrators are mostly men.

By Amh Voices Jan. 30, 2023