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Man orders girlfriend to abort unwanted pregnancy

A 33-YEAR-OLD Plumtree man is regretting impregnating his girlfriend.The matter came to light at Plumtree magistrates courts on Friday where Bhekimpilo Moyo was issued a warrant of arrest by magistrate Joshua Nembaware after defaulting to …

Published: 27 Oct 2024 at 07:43hrs | 594 | by Simbarashe Sithole

Bulawayo nurse caught red-handed assisting school girl to do abortion

Police in Bulawayo have arrested a 16-year-old female high school student from a local school, together with a 26-year-old registered general nurse from Entumbane who was allegedly caught performing an abortion on her.In a statement, Bulaw…

Published: 10 Jul 2024 at 17:31hrs | 86 | by Staff reporter

Abortion pills sold like sweets on the streets of Bulawayo

ARE you aware of what your children are doing online?A thriving business for abortion pills is booming in the streets of Bulawayo and the rest of Zimbabwe as the illegal drugs are easily accessible on the market with a simple click on soci…

Published: 24 Feb 2024 at 07:34hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

An abortion right is not a right - THE AUTHENTICITY

The fetus should be considered part of the human species, as it shares our genetic code, and, if unimpeded in its development, will grow and mature into an adult human being.The debate over whether abortion should be legalised has long div…

Published: 07 Apr 2023 at 13:57hrs | 1 | by Tafara Makusha

70 000 Zimbabwean women in risky abortions yearly

Over 70 000 women in Zimbabwe are involved in unsafe pregnancy terminations each year, re-igniting debate on whether the authorities should legalise abortions.A civic society organisation pushing for safe abortion, Right Here, Right Now Zi…

Published: 01 Oct 2018 at 18:01hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter

The multi-pronged dilemma of abortion

A CROWD gathers around the dumpster and many are busy taking videos of the lifeless body of a new born baby.The horrible sight is made worse by the garbage and filth that surrounds the tiny pink mass covered in blood. Its tiny hands are ba…

Published: 07 Jul 2018 at 09:18hrs | | by Staff rpeorter

Polygamous man impregnates, forces neighbour's under age daughter to abort

A CHIPINGE man dragged his polygamous neighbour to court accusing him of impregnating and forcing his 17-year-old daughter to abort. The applicant, Mr Noah Mahuke, approached Chipinge Civil Court on Monday, claiming $10 000 seduction damag…

Published: 03 Nov 2017 at 09:45hrs | 3 | by Staff Reporter

Manager impregnates subordinate, orders her to terminate pregnancy

A married Africa Sun general manager and a father to four children  allegedly quit after he was confronted on allegations that he impregnated a subordinate whom he forced to terminate the pregnancy.David Kanyandu's illicit affair as r…

Published: 07 Feb 2017 at 13:08hrs | 10 | by Staff Reporter

Abortion is a moral dilemma! The gender and the feminist in me conflict!

Dear Tsungai, you have given us a very challenging topic indeed: Abortion in Zimbabwe is a much contested topic. At best it should never be spoken. How do I speak about this topic freely without trumping on the bang ions of our most conser…

Published: 05 Sep 2016 at 00:12hrs | 3 | by Nomazulu Thata

Stigma attached to abortion in Zimbabwe

ABORTION is quite a touchy topic for a lot of people. Our country is so conservative and it is considered taboo to talk about abortion.  There is virtually nothing to discuss when it comes to abortion. It is evil and that's final. Rel…

Published: 03 Sep 2016 at 09:24hrs | 14 | by Tsungai Chekerwa-Machokoto

'Reconsider decriminalising abortion'

SADC governments should reconsider decriminalising public health challenges like abortion, drug use and transmission of HIV and AIDS as use of the law does not help in curbing a vice, Sadc Parliamentary Forum president and Speaker of Seych…

Published: 12 May 2016 at 06:36hrs | 1943 | by Zvamaida Murwira

Doctors promoting illegal abortions

"I WILL maintain the utmost respect for human life from the beginnings, even under threat, and will not use my specialist knowledge contrary to the laws of humanityâ€¦"Above is an extract from the Hippocratic Oath taken by medical doctors …

Published: 05 Feb 2015 at 10:57hrs | 2 | by Tendai Makaripe

Backstreet abortions on the rise fivefold in Zimbabwe

A recent study shows that between 60,000 and 80,000 unsafe abortions are performed in Zimbabwe every year. The number of young women seeking post-abortion care in government and private hospitals is rising at an alarming rate, raising a re…

Published: 21 Jun 2014 at 10:49hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Abortion every 10 minutes in Eastern Cape clinics - report

Johannesburg - An abortion takes place every 10 minutes at Eastern Cape clinics, according to a report on Tuesday.Pregnant schoolgirls, some as young as 12-years-old, were putting a strain on the Eastern Cape abortion clinics, The Times re…

Published: 01 Nov 2013 at 10:05hrs | 1323 | by Sapa

Province of shame, Abortion every 10 minutes

Johannesburg - An abortion takes place every 10 minutes at Eastern Cape clinics, according to a report on Tuesday.Pregnant schoolgirls, some as young as 12-years-old, were putting a strain on the Eastern Cape abortion clinics, The Times re…

Published: 12 Jun 2012 at 06:59hrs | | by Sapa

Zim abortions kills 20 000 women every year - report

AS MUCH AS 20,000 Zimbabwean women are dying annually during illegal abortions and child birth, a new report by 27 non-governmental organisations says.Abortion is illegal in Zimbabwe, and the NGOs âˆšÃ‰Â¬Â¢âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ„Ã¶Â¬Â¨âˆšÂ¢â€šÃ‡Â¨â‰ˆÃ¬…

Published: 21 Apr 2012 at 15:25hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Fight abortion, say NO!!

A worried woman went to her gynecologist and said: 'Doctor, I have a serious problem and desperately need your help! My baby is not even 1 year old and I'm pregnant again. I don't want kids so close together. So the doctor said: 'Ok a…

Published: 13 Jul 2011 at 05:54hrs | | by Say no to abortion

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