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Teenage bride dies by suicide after domestic abuse
A tragic case of domestic violence has claimed the life of a 16-year-old girl in Chimanimani, after she allegedly took her own life by drinking poison following a beating by her husband over grocery m...Published: 25 Jun 2025 at 17:21hrs | 1142 | by Staff reporter
ZGC hunts Magaya, Vapostori for pulpit sex cases
HARARE - The Zimbabwe Gender Commission will soon proceed with investigations on allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse of women by Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries leader, Wal...Published: 24 May 2025 at 22:34hrs | 2940 | by by Gideon Madzikatidze
180 graduate at Khumalo Barracks in Bulawayo
A total of 180 military personnel graduated yesterday from the Zimbabwe National Army's (ZNA) Ordnance and Transport Training School (OTTS), located at Headquarters One Infantry Brigade (Khumalo Barra...Published: 10 May 2025 at 16:03hrs | 1401 | by Staff reporter
Commission to probe sexual violations at universities, tertiary colleges
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has announced the launch of a nationwide investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and abuse within tertiary institutions, following years of growing con...Published: 30 Apr 2025 at 07:10hrs | 186 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya defies court order, GetBucks seeks police intervention
Prophet Walter Magaya, the founder of the Prophetic Healing and Deliverance (PHD) Ministries, is facing allegations of defying a court order to settle a US$420,140.72 debt owed to GetBucks Microfinanc...Published: 13 Mar 2025 at 16:12hrs | 1489 | by Staff reporter
Sexual exploitation of female cross-border traders raises concern
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has expressed serious concerns over the sexual exploitation of female cross-border traders at the country's ports of entry, highlighting a systemic problem of sexu...Published: 23 Dec 2024 at 05:48hrs | 600 | by Staff reporter
Zela moves to protect marginalised communities
The Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA) has reaffirmed its dedication to advocating for the protection of marginalized communities, particularly women in the mining sector, amid growing conc...Published: 13 Dec 2024 at 09:41hrs | 95 | by Staff reporter
'Zec is untouchable'
The Zimbabwe Media Commission (ZMC) has stated that it cannot enforce the Freedom of Information Act on the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC), citing ZEC's status as an independent commission. This ...Published: 14 Oct 2024 at 08:12hrs | 257 | by Staff reporter
16 pregnant pupils fail to write Grade 7 exams
At least 16 pupils from Monozi Primary School in Mbire District were unable to sit for their Grade Seven Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (Zimsec) examinations last week after falling pregnant. Th...Published: 01 Oct 2024 at 08:56hrs | 575 | by Staff reporter
Prophet Magaya rape witnesses develop cold feet
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) says it is still pursuing a case in which PHD Ministries leader, Walter Magaya, is being accused of allegedly sexually abusing women despite indications that some ...Published: 11 Mar 2024 at 11:34hrs | 43 | by Staff reporter
US spies busted, deported
FOUR United States nationals contracted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) reportedly sneaked into the country last month without notifying the authorities as per protoc...Published: 10 Mar 2024 at 06:24hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe HIV prevention and accountability report launched
The National Coalition on HIV Prevention recently launched an HIV Prevention and Accountability Report for 2023.The report, launched in Harare, captures the perspectives of communities and civ...Published: 12 Feb 2024 at 10:32hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Child marriage victim succumbs to labour complications
Zandile Sibanda clung desperately to her 14-year-old daughter, Sikhulile Sibanda, who had fallen victim to an early child marriage, as she took her final breath after suffering from a severe illness f...Published: 02 Oct 2023 at 06:24hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe bigger than all of us
ZIMBABWE, as a State, is bigger than all of us.By definition a State is characterised by four things: A permanent population, defined territory, sovereignty and government. These traits of a S...Published: 18 Sep 2023 at 07:00hrs | 1 | by Nicholas Aribino
Harmful practices rob girls of their rights
Zimbabwe has ratified various international conventions and declarations on gender equality in its effort to create an enabling environment for the attainment of equity and equality between women and ...Published: 30 Jul 2023 at 08:58hrs | 19 | by Staff reporter
8 mistakes in Zimbabwe's 2013 Constitution
ON May 22 2023, Zimbabwe's Constitution turned 10, having become effective on 22 May 2013. This year, we mark the 10-year anniversary. I choose to mark this day with a reflection, and my reflection is...Published: 27 May 2023 at 09:15hrs | 1 | by Musa Kika
Lupane State University senior staffer fingered in sex scandal
LUPANE State University (LSU) is investigating a case of a senior official who was allegedly found by a security guard in a campus room late at night with a female student on attachment in one of the ...Published: 03 Apr 2023 at 06:36hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Lupane University Vice Chancellor off the hook on sexual harassment case
LUPANE State University (LSU) Vice Chancellor Pardon Kuipa has escaped censure over allegations of sexually harassing a female staffer, it was established.A female staff member in 2021 accused...Published: 02 Apr 2023 at 11:05hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Bulawayo Polytechnic bans short skirts, cleavage in new dress code
The Bulawayo Polytechnic has published a controversial new dress code which appears to target female students wearing skimpy or revealing clothing.Students will be barred from lecture rooms fo...Published: 29 Nov 2022 at 20:11hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Gender Commission flags Zanu-PF violence on CCC women
The Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has finally spoken against attacks on CCC legislators and other female opposition activists by alleged Zanu-PF supporters in Matabeleland South last month....Published: 04 Nov 2022 at 19:02hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Probe into Magaya rape allegations starts
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has launched fresh investigations into sexual abuse allegations against Prophetic Healing and Deliverence (PHD) ministries founder Walter Magaya....Published: 22 Oct 2022 at 05:46hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Female chief endorsed
THE late Chief Mvuthu's daughter Ms Silibaziso Mlotshwa could be one foot closer to succeeding her father after the Chiefs Council endorsed her.Chief Mvuthu, born Nyangayezizwe Mlotshwa of Mvu...Published: 21 Oct 2022 at 06:04hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga calls for fair representation of women in politics
VICE-President Constantino Chiwenga says while government policy stipulates fair representation of women in politics, equal representation in political seats is not possible.Addressing the Nat...Published: 20 Oct 2022 at 05:59hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe politicians giving police nightmares
POLICE yesterday accused politicians from across the divide of stoking violence, thus making it extremely difficult for the law enforcement agents to professionally discharge their duties.Nati...Published: 24 Sep 2022 at 06:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
22 women raped per day in Zimbabwe
AT least 22 women are raped daily in Zimbabwe with an average of one rape taking place per 75 minutes translating to an average of 646 women being violated each month, according to the Zimbabwe Gender...Published: 07 Aug 2022 at 08:25hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Wife killer blames evil spirits
A 54-YEAR-OLD man from Umguza district in Matabeleland North province last week axed his wife to death and blamed evil spirits for influencing him.Sikhanyisiwe Zondo of Mawayilesini Village in...Published: 24 Jun 2022 at 07:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
ZACC probes LSU
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (Zacc) descended at Lupane State University (LSU) last week to investigate cases of nepotism, misappropriation of funds and corruption.Zacc investigator...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Ulunyoka: a harmful violation of spouse's rights
Harmful traditional practices have led to the abuse of human rights and abuse of women. These include genital mutilation and child marriages that have infringed on the rights of women, however, the us...Published: 03 Jun 2022 at 07:46hrs | 65 | by Mashudu Mambo
Mnangagwa aide hunts for Mambo's owner, after Masarira diss
IRKED by a joke on opposition leader, Linda Masarira, by fast food outlet Mambo's Chicken's marketing team, chief director for strategic communication in the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC) ...Published: 24 May 2022 at 07:27hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Churches speak against early child marriages
Churches in Mashonaland Central have castigated early child marriage which is rampant in the province.According to Zimbabwe Gender Comm...Published: 15 May 2022 at 15:36hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe's child marriage shocker
NEARLY 34 percent of girls under the age of 18 are married countrywide, a statistic that has shocked the Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC).The commission said it was concerned about the surge i...Published: 09 Apr 2022 at 08:16hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
NPRC urges political parties to be tolerant
The National Peace and Reconciliation Council of Zimbabwe (NPRC) has started to engage all stakeholders to encourage peace and tolerance among all citizens as the nation gears up for the March 26 by e...Published: 09 Mar 2022 at 14:10hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Police raise concern over landlords rape cases
POLICE have raised concern over an increase of rape cases countrywide where women and girls are being sexually abused by known relatives, friends and landlords.Police also urged members of the...Published: 21 Feb 2022 at 05:30hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter
Polad donates cement to Matabeleland North school
THE Political Actors Dialogue (Polad) launched its historic outreach programme at Mbembeswana 1 Primary School in Bubi District, Matabeleland North on Saturday where it donated more than 50 bags of ce...Published: 14 Feb 2022 at 05:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Man offers daughter (15) to appease avenging spirits
A man from Zhombe area in Kwekwe district allegedly married off his minor daughter to appease an avenging spirit while another one from the same area is reportedly forcing his under-age daughter to en...Published: 22 Dec 2021 at 04:40hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
Govt urged to accelerate Marriages Bill
THE Women's Coalition of Zimbabwe (WCoZ) has urged the government and parliament to speedily conclude crafting of the Marriages Bill to aid the fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV).Speaki...Published: 12 Dec 2021 at 19:15hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Gender Commission pushes for criminalisation of sexual harassment in Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission is pushing for the enactment of legislation that criminalises sexual harassment and gender-based violence at the workplace.The criminalisation of sexual harassme...Published: 26 Nov 2021 at 20:41hrs | 12 | by Staff Reporter
$11bn set aside for elections
TREASURY has allocated $11 billion to the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) to carry out its activities that include conducting by-elections next year.The by-elections, which will be held du...Published: 26 Nov 2021 at 08:58hrs | 9 | by Staff Reporter
Lupane varsity probed over sex scandal
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has engaged the Higher and Tertiary Education ministry over allegations that female staffers at Lupane State University are being sexually harassed by some top exe...Published: 14 Nov 2021 at 05:41hrs | 51 | by Staff reporter
Gender Commission probes LSU harassment scandal
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) says it has begun investigations on a case where Lupane State University (LSU) vice-chancellor (VC) Pardon Kuipa is being accused of sexually abusing females at th...Published: 09 Nov 2021 at 05:37hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Govt adamant on child marriages
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa's government is adamant that it has accomplished a lot in stopping child marriages in Zimbabwe despite some reported rising cases of the pervasive practice.In resp...Published: 25 Oct 2021 at 16:07hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Blow for Magaya as rape charges resurface
The Prophetic Healing and Deliverance Ministry founder Walter Magaya is facing a fresh headache as rape charges takes new twist. T...Published: 16 Oct 2021 at 09:29hrs | 2 | by Desmond Nleya and Tarisai Mudahondo
'Remove Zimbabwe from money-laundering blacklist'
Zimbabwe strongly disputes the European Union's (EU) listing of the country among nations with strategic deficiencies in anti-money laundering and countering financing terrorism, saying the citing by ...Published: 06 Oct 2021 at 05:45hrs | 10 | by Staff reporter
Child brides: Machaya saga opens Pandora's box
THE story of a 14-year-old girl, who died while giving birth at an apostolic sect shrine in Marange has sparked outrage across the globe.Anna Machaya was allegedly forced out of school and int...Published: 22 Aug 2021 at 08:05hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Govt must enact child protection law to outlaw child marriage
Matabeleland Institute for Human Rights (MIHR) has urged the government to enact child protection laws to outlaw child marriage, child pledging and places burden on all sectors of the soci...Published: 15 Aug 2021 at 08:45hrs | 2 | by Stephen Jakes
Zanu-PF moves to put structures in place
Zanu-PF wants its provincial structures to work tirelessly with the lower structures to ensure a resounding victory in the 2023 harmonised elections through putting in place proper structures from cel...Published: 11 Jun 2021 at 06:31hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Polad members demand equal access to media
ZIMBABWE'S fringe political parties have bemoaned unequal media coverage during elections, saying this had dented the country's democracy records and must not happen during the forthcoming 2023 electi...Published: 09 Jun 2021 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Mliswa under probe over Parly brawl
ZIMBABWE Gender Commission (ZGC) said it was investigating Norton MP Temba Mliswa (independent) for physically assaulting MDC Alliance Proportional Representation MP Memory Mbondiah in Parliament last...Published: 20 May 2021 at 06:36hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
MDC aligned women groups demand release of Mamombe
THE Zimbabwe Gender Commission (ZGC) has called for the immediate release of MDC Alliance MP Joanah Mamombe from prison, while bemoaning increasing cases of incarceration and torture of women at the h...Published: 29 Apr 2021 at 06:26hrs | 3 | by Staff writer
Govt has no money to fund commissions
GOVERNMENT has blamed budgetary constraints for its failure to fund independent commissions to carry out their constitutional obligations since they were established eight years ago.The Consti...Published: 27 Mar 2021 at 09:29hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
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