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Girl rights’ group welcomes abortion ruling

Chifamba said subjecting children to pregnancy was inhumane and torture as the child would be a constant reminder of the heinous act the girl was exposed to.

By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 6, 2024

Girl rights’ group welcomes abortion ruling

‘Corruption fuelling medicine shortages’

A recent corruption risk assessment conducted by TI-Z revealed significant gaps in the country’s medicine supply chain.

By Julia Ndlela Aug. 3, 2024

‘Corruption fuelling medicine shortages’

‘One out of four pregnancies involves juveniles’

Shamwari yeMwanasikana programmes co-ordinator Esnara Kativhu said they responded to a number of cases of teenage pregnancies.

By Vanessa Gonye Feb. 13, 2024

‘One out of four pregnancies involves juveniles’

Young women, girls suffer in inheritance disputes

Chifamba said desperation also exposed the young women and girls to child trafficking syndicates, some involving their relatives.

By Nhau Mangirazi Dec. 30, 2023

Young women, girls suffer in inheritance disputes

Greedy in-laws disinherit children: Rights groups

Padare programmes officer, Meseli Nyoni, said there was a need to ensure that minor children are not disinherited.

By Nhau Mangirazi Dec. 28, 2023

Greedy in-laws disinherit children: Rights groups

Bullying should be stopped: CSO

She said the organisation was training teachers and parents’ committees and children to be each other’s keepers, adding that peer support was vital in reducing bullying in schools.

By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 14, 2023

Water challenges push Harare women to brink of poverty

This came to light on the sidelines of the Borehole Diaries, an event hosted by Shamwari YeMwanasikana at various Chitungwiza water collection points.

By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 4, 2023